Lieutenant Colonel – Deputy Director of Massachusetts Environmental Police

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is accepting applications for the position of Lieutenant Colonel – Deputy Director of the Massachusetts Environmental Police.

This senior command position assists the Colonel in planning, organizing, and directing statewide environmental law enforcement activities and resources. The Lieutenant Colonel provides leadership and oversight of Environmental Police personnel and serves as a key advisor to the Colonel on enforcement, policy, personnel, and public safety matters.

The Lieutenant Colonel provides oversight of MEP’s enforcement operations, including inland and coastal enforcement, boating and recreational vehicle enforcement, safety and education, hazardous waste enforcement, marine and recreational vehicle theft, and enforcement training. The position works closely with the Colonel and other agency leaders to promote effective, consistent, and lawful enforcement of Massachusetts General Laws, regulations, and applicable federal statutes.

The Lieutenant Colonel provides oversight of MEP’s enforcement operations, including inland and coastal enforcement, boating and recreational vehicle enforcement, safety and education, hazardous waste enforcement, marine and recreational vehicle theft, and enforcement training. The position works closely with the Colonel and other agency leaders to promote effective, consistent, and lawful enforcement of Massachusetts General Laws, regulations, and applicable federal statutes.

The Lieutenant Colonel provides senior-level guidance to Environmental Police Officers regarding the interpretation, application, and enforcement of laws and regulations within the jurisdiction of the Massachusetts Environmental Police. The position coordinates complex and multi-agency enforcement activities with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and maintains effective working relationships with public and private stakeholders.

The position provides technical expertise to the Colonel on complex environmental and natural resource enforcement matters, including living marine resources, fish and wildlife, boating and maritime safety, off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, parks and recreation, hazardous waste, and other areas of environmental protection and preservation. The Lieutenant Colonel also assists the Colonel with the development and implementation of MEP policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and bargaining unit requirements.

As a member of the armed and uniformed law enforcement command staff, the Lieutenant Colonel may direct and participate in statewide enforcement operations and patrols using enforcement vehicles, patrol vessels, ATVs, snowmobiles, aircraft, drones, and other authorized resources. The position also assists the Colonel with homeland defense and emergency preparedness initiatives and provides command support during significant public health, public safety, and law enforcement incidents.

This is a full-time position based at MEP Headquarters in Chelsea and requires 24-hour, seven-day-a-week on-call availability.

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 selfselect 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.