<p>Who We Are:</p> <p>The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts' environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. ??Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.</p> <p>The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water. Our work impacts every aspect of people's lives and is critical to the health and wellbeing of our residents and visitors. MassDEP is the lead agency for safe management of toxics and hazardous materials, promotion of waste reduction and recycling, preservation of the state's wetlands and coastal resources, air quality monitoring and pollution reduction, and so much more.</p> <p>Who We Are as an Employer:</p> <p>At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.</p> <p>Description:</p> <p>MassDEP seeks applicants for the position of Procurement and Contract Specialist. The Procurement and Contract Specialist (Program Coordinator III) is part of MassDEP's Fiscal Management Division reporting to the Director of Procurement and Accounting. The incumbent in this position functions in 4 major areas: (1) Manage and review the COMMBUYS/CLM RFR and procurement processes and all related activities in the Department (2) All the department's activities related to and relative to the SDP Program (3) All the department's activities related to and relative to the SDP Program (4) Serve as the Department's back-up Security Officer.</p> <p>Specific duties of this position include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Oversee all RFRs, construction, professional service, interagency/service contract, MAs, grant announcements and awards to ensure compliance with State Finance Laws, State & Federal Grants Policies, EOs 592 & 599 and other procurement and contracting policies and procedures (including DBE, SDP, (MBE, WBE, VBE, SDVOBE, DOBE & LGBTBE), SBPP, etc.); review and evaluate all DBE waiver requests. </li><li>Coordinate and monitor the Disadvantage Business Enterprise Program, Supplier Diversity Program, and Small Business Purchasing Program activities within the department and provide assistance to MassDEP staff in this area. </li><li>Maintain the tracking log(s) and coordinate the DBE, SDP (MBE, WBE, VBE, SDVOBE, DOBE & LGBTBE), and SBPP reporting requirements, where appropriate. </li><li>Acts as a liaison on all DBE, SDP (MBE, WBE, VBE, SDVOBE, DOBE & LGBTBE), and SBPP related matters to DEP personnel, Comptroller's Office, Operational Services Division, and/or SDO and the general public. </li><li>Manage and review the Supplier Diversity Hub (SDH) for procurement and contract activities as they relate to SDP. </li><li>Manage and review the COMMBUYS/CLM RFR and procurement and contracting processes and all related activities in the Department. </li><li>Confer with management staff and others in order to provide information concerning DBE, waiver requests, SDP (MBE, WBE, VBE, SDVOBE, DOBE & LGBTBE), SBPP, and COMMBUYS process, evaluation and monitoring. </li><li>Perform back-up Department Security Officer (SDO) duties relative to MMARS, Mobius, ServicePro, ServiceNow, VPN, HRCMS and LCM by resetting employee passwords, assigning user access identifications (UAIDs), create user roles, and review and approve Department security reports as needed. </li><li>Perform related work as assigned. </li></ul> <p>First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.</p> <p>MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:</p> <p>Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.</p> <p>Substitutions:</p> <p>I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*</p> <p>II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience.*</p> <p>III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*</p> <ul> <li>Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. </li></ul> <p>NOTE: No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience.</p> <p>Comprehensive Benefits</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!</p> <p>An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.</p> <p>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.</p>