Executive Director - Sheet Metal & Drinking Water Board Unit
Company: State of Massachusetts
Location: Boston
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
*All applicants should attach a cover letter and resume to their
online submission for this position.* The Division of Occupational
Licensure (DOL) is responsible for oversight of 28 boards of
registration, as well as the Office of Public Safety and
Inspections and the Office of Private Occupational School
Education. Collectively, DOL boards and offices license and
regulate more than 580,000 individuals, businesses, and schools to
engage in over 150 trades and professions in Massachusetts. The
mission of DOL is to protect the public health, safety and welfare
by licensing qualified individuals and businesses to provide
services to consumers. In addition, it is the duty of the DOL to
ensure fair and consistent enforcement of the licensing laws and
regulations. DOL seeks to promote consumer protection, a fair and
competitive marketplace, and education and outreach. The Division
of Occupational Licensure is committed to creating and sustaining a
work culture that is welcoming, inclusive, and mutually respectful
to all its employees regardless of race, color, age, creed,
religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender identity or
expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran or
disability status. We strive to reflect diversity in all facets and
levels of our agency. The Division of Occupational Licensure values
inclusiveness and diversity within their employee and management
teams. Within our community we strive to create and maintain
working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable,
and welcoming. The Division of Occupational Licensure is committed
to ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees
feel respected, valued, and empowered to maximize their skills and
talents to serve our citizens. TheSheet Metal & Drinking Water
Unit(Unit) is one of DOLs administrative units. The Unit currently
oversees and supports the following boards: Board of State
Examiners of Sheet Metal Workers; and the Board of Certification of
Operators of Drinking Water Supply Facilities. The mission of the
Unit, through its respective boards, is to: establish minimum
qualifications for individuals seeking licensure in the professions
it oversees; to license qualified professionals and businesses that
provide services to consumers and businesses; to ensure the
integrity of its trades and professions through the fair and
consistent enforcement of applicable rules and regulations; and,
when necessary, take disciplinary action against licensees who
engage in professional misconduct. The Executive Director (ED) for
the Unit reports to the Associate Deputy Commissioner for Boards
(ADCB). At the direction of the ADCB the ED oversees the
administration of processes, procedures, and policies that direct
the daily licensing and regulatory activities of the boards within
the Unit. The ED assists the ADCB in providing policy guidance to
DOL investigative and legal staff, and assists with enforcement
efforts by reviewing the content of investigative files and
inspection reports, and makes decisions and recommendations
regarding their disposition. The ED directly supervises
professional and/or administrative staff member(s) who support the
collective Units boards. In this capacity, the ED is responsible
for managing, training, and evaluating the staff under his or her
supervision. Given the breadth of substantive expertise required to
administer the varied complexities of the boards in the Unit, the
ED must be versatile manager and an expert in establishing
operating policies, delegating, and supervising the services
provided by his or her staff. The ED is one of the official keepers
of records for the Unit, and must ensure compliance with the state
and federal laws, including the state public records law. In
consultation with the legal counsel(s) assigned to the Units
boards, the ED must also assist with the responses to subpoenas and
other public requests for information. _Duties and
Responsibilities:_ *(these duties are a general summary and not all
inclusive): *Manage Unit/Board Operations * Manage all licensing
and regulatory functions for the Units boards. * Initiate policy,
regulatory, administrative, and enforcement issues for board
consideration. * Collaborate with assigned legal counsel(s) in
drafting proposed regulations. * Oversee the operations of board
meetings, subcommittees, etc., as applicable. Manage Personnel and
Coordinate Board Member Activities * Establish and maintain strong
relationships with members of the Units boards. * In coordination
with senior Agency managers, screen and interview for staff
positions as vacancies arise. * Supervise all Unit staff. * Promote
compliance by Unit staff and board members with respect to their
roles and responsibilities, the open meeting law, public records
law, state ethics law, codes of conduct, and administrative
procedures. Provide Expertise and Assistance to DOL Investigative
and Adjudicatory Processes * Assist DOL investigators with
resolving consumer complaints. * Interpret and apply licensing
rules and regulations to pending cases. * Recommend policies and
regulatory changes to DOL and Unit boards, based on investigative
findings, and execute recommendations upon approval. * Monitor the
status of pending complaints and work with board counsel, assigned
prosecutors, and investigators to ensure timely progress and
resolution of pending matters. Provide Expertise and Assistance in
the Disciplinary and Enforcement Process * Establish policies in
areas of tracking internal progress by the Offices of
Investigations, Legal Counsel, and Prosecutions, regarding
complaints against licensees. * Make recommendations for license
reinstatement applications, based on licensee compliance with the
terms of discipline. * Provide input regarding the issuance of
adjudicatory/disciplinary decisions based on board precedents,
Massachusetts General Laws, and the Code of Massachusetts
Regulations. Develop and Oversee Individual and Business Licensure
Processes * Review and approve or deny applications for licensure.
* Determine if applicants are eligible for examination in relevant
Licensure categories by evaluating experience, verifying
educational requirements, and confirming health and safety
obligations. * Assist in negotiating, drafting, and executing
reciprocal licensure agreements with other jurisdictions, as
necessary. Act as records custodian * Oversee all staff responses
to requests made pursuant to the Public Records Law and Fair
Information Practices Act, and assist DOLs public records unit in
filling these requests. Develop and Approve Board Educational
Programs and Requirements * When applicable, monitor facilities
that administer board-approved educational programs. * When
applicable, assist in the development of educational curriculum and
evaluate course terms, qualifications of instructors, equipment,
and teaching materials for board approval. * Approve and set
standards for mandatory continuing education based on Board
regulations. * Conduct periodic compliance audits of continuing
education requirements. Develop Examination Programs * As
necessary, help to negotiate, draft, and execute examination
contracts with board vendors, in conjunction with board counsel. *
As necessary, review proposed exam questions to ensure consistency
with board regulations. * As necessary, monitor and update
licensing exams to conform to changes in the professions. Preferred
Qualifications: * Substantive knowledge in the subject matter of at
least one of the boards within Unit. * Significant supervisory and
management experience. * Strong written and oral communication
skills and proficiency in the software programs necessary to
support the programs of the Unit. Such programs may include, but
are not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access. *
Significant experience in the issuance of licenses, site
inspections, and complaint investigation. * Strong planning,
research, and organizational skills, and be able to research
information affecting a broad range of substantive topics. He or
she should be familiar with investigative, inspectional, and
prosecutorial techniques and processes, so as to interact
effectively with staff in other units. * Skilled in the areas of
process improvement and strategic planning, systems dynamics and
systems re-engineering. Must have the ability to motivate, train,
and lead subordinates. * DOL staff currently work hybrid schedules,
consisting of both in-office and telework days, that is determined
based on operational needs.* MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or,
equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or
managerial experience in business administration, business
management, public administration, public management, clinical
administration or clinical management of which (B) at least one (1)
year must have been in a project management, supervisory or
managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the
required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A
certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for
one (1) year of the required (A) experience. II. A Bachelors degree
in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the
required (A) experience. III. A Graduate degree in a related field
may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A)
experience. IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be
substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.
*Comprehensive Benefits* When you embark on a career with the
Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee
benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation
package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports
you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore
our Employee Benefits and Rewards! Executive Order #595: As a
condition of employment, successful applicants will be required to
have received COVID-19 vaccination or an approved exemption as of
their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with
this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for
employment. Applicants who receive an offer of employment who can
provide documentation that the vaccine is medically contraindicated
or who object to vaccination due to a sincerely held religious
belief may make a request for exemption. An Equal Opportunity /
Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and
persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The
Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender
identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability,
national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by
appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black,
Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of
opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We
encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to
thrive to apply for this role. Job: Administrative Services*
*Organization: Division of Occupational Licensure *Title:
*Executive Director Sheet Metal & Drinking Water Board Unit *
Location: *Massachusetts-Boston - 1000 Washington St Requisition
ID: 22000CBU
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