Hybrid-Remote Innovation Program Director

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The Innovation Program Director provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and technical direction for the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Innovation Program within the Administration and Innovation Division. The position leads Department-wide innovation, enterprise technology, digital services, governance, and data modernization initiatives that improve customer experience, operational efficiency, transparency, and organizational resilience.

The position advances modernization efforts by coordinating enterprise technology initiatives, strengthening governance and project prioritization processes, improving business processes, and advancing consistent data practices across DEC programs. The Director provides oversight of core operational platforms and digital services, including ANR Online (nFORM), Environmental Notice Bulletin (ENB), Office 365 and Microsoft Power Platform solutions, DEC web services, SharePoint environments, business intelligence initiatives, and quality management activities.

The position supports secure, sustainable technology solutions aligned with State technology, security, and governance standards.

The Innovation Program Director also serves as DEC's Quality Assurance Manager, overseeing quality management activities, federal compliance, and electronic data exchange initiatives supporting environmental reporting and permitting modernization. The position supervises professional and technical staff, establishes priorities, develops staff, and represents DEC in technology, governance, and modernization initiatives across the Department, Agency, State, and federal partners.

A Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification is preferred.

This is an exceptional opportunity to help shape the future of environmental services in Vermont. DEC is committed to protecting Vermont's natural resources through innovative, customer-focused programs that promote environmental stewardship, sustainability, and resilience. The Deputy Director will join a collaborative executive leadership team dedicated to operational excellence, digital transformation, and responsible innovation in support of the Department's mission.

DEC operates in a hybrid work environment that supports both remote work and designated in-office Core Days. Telework arrangements are available based on individual approval.

This position,
Innovation Program Director (Job Requisition #55464), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Innovation and Operations Director: 55468

Deputy Director, Administration & Innovation: 55496

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Master's degree in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field AND one (1) year or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.

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Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field AND three (3) years or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.

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Bachelor's degree AND five (5) years or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.

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Two years of full-time college coursework or associate's degree AND seven (7) years or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.

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High School diploma or equivalent AND nine (9) years or more of professional-level experience performing and supervising (directly or indirectly) administrative functions for a moderate sized office, department or agency.

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One (1) year or more of experience as an Administrative Services Manager III with the State of Vermont.

NOTE:

Only administrative work experience is qualifying. Administrative support includes those functions which keep the organization running or provide the resources for others to provide the programmatic work (e.g., accounting, budget management, grant administration, finance, human resources, payroll, purchasing, or space management).

For some positions experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont People Soft financial management system) may be required.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total…