Location Notice: While the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) is headquartered in Boston, the Director, Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program (BBNEP) position is based in Mattapoisett, MA (81-B County Road, Suite E, Mattapoisett, MA 02739).

Applicants should note that this position reports to and works primarily from the Mattapoisett office.

Description:

The Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program (BBNEP), housed within the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, is a federally funded, science-based partnership dedicated to protecting and restoring the water quality and ecological health of Buzzards Bay and its watershed. Working collaboratively with municipalities, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and state and federal partners, BBNEP provides funding, technical assistance, and strategic leadership to advance water quality improvement, habitat restoration, and coastal resilience initiatives throughout the region.

The BBNEPseeksa self-directed, goal-oriented,andstrategicallyminded Director whocan continuethe NEP'sgrowthbymaintainingproductive partnerships with local municipalities, community partners including the Buzzards Bay Coalition, the Buzzards Bay Action Committee,local institutions of higher education, state agency partners and the EPA, while forming new collaborationsto advance our mission.

The Director (Environmental Analyst V) provides strategic leadership and overall management of the Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program. This position is responsible for overseeing program operations, budget and fiscal management, staff supervision, partnership development, and implementation of the Buzzards Bay Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan. The Director works closely with local, state, and federal partners to advance science-based watershed protection initiatives and ensure the continued success and growth of the program.

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide strategic leadership to BBNEP staff, Steering Committee, and subcommittees to guide implementation of the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) and associated action plans.
• Lead long-range strategic planning, organizational development, and EPA five-year program evaluations, including CCMP updates and continuous program improvement.
• Identify and advance opportunities for program growth, innovation, and partnership development aligned with BBNEP's mission and watershed priorities.
• Serve as a primary technical resource supporting municipalities, watershed organizations, community groups, and agencies in implementing CCMP priorities.
• Maintain and strengthen partnerships with local, state, federal, and tribal partners, including collaboration with the Buzzards Bay Coalition and Buzzards Bay Action Committee.
• Ensure EPA National Estuary Program compliance, including annual work plans, budgeting, performance reporting, grant management, and other federal requirements.
• Oversee fiscal management and long-term financial sustainability, including budget development, resource allocation, and securing supplemental funding and in-kind support.
• Lead development and implementation of science-based environmental initiatives addressing water quality, habitat restoration, stormwater management, nutrient reduction, low-impact development, and coastal resilience.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff, and oversee contractors and consultants to ensure effective program delivery and organizational performance.
• Represent BBNEP as chief spokesperson at regional and national forums, including EPA, ANEP, and partner organizations, communicating program priorities and accomplishments.
• Oversee technical information systems, including GIS, environmental data management, and public-facing tools that support analysis, decision-making, and CCMP implementation.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing organizational culture that supports staff engagement, professional growth, and operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven leadership experience supervising staff, mentoring teams, managing complex projects, and building collaborative partnerships across agencies, organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of federal and state environmental regulations, including the Clean Water Act, and experience applying environmental policy in local government settings.
• Excellent communication and public engagement skills, including the ability to translate technical science for diverse audiences, conduct community outreach, prepare reports, and deliver public presentations.
• Extensive knowledge of environmental science, coastal and marine ecology, climate adaptation, resilience planning, and coastal zone management principles.
• Demonstrated innovation, adaptability, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond effectively to changing conditions, develop creative solutions, and work collaboratively with diverse partners to achieve shared goals.
• Strong financial and administrative management skills, including budget development, grant writing, federal grant administration, and strategic program planning.
• Experience in coastal, urban, or regional planning, including knowledge of planning principles, land use, community organization, and policy development in coastal environments.
• Technical expertise in environmental monitoring, water quality assessment, watershed management, groundwater hydrology, habitat assessment, and related scientific disciplines.
• Experience in management and staff development, including mentoring, professional growth, capacity building, and creating opportunities for employee advancement and success.
• Enthusiastic, positive attitude and commitment to public service.

Qualifications:
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least six years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health, of which (B) at least four years must have been in a professional capacity, and of which (C) at least two years must have been in a supervisory, managerial or administrative capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the following substitutions.

Substitutions:

I. An Associate's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*

II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*

III. A Graduate degree with a major in environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually competed.

NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitutions will be permitted for the required (C) experience.

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