• Job Description

  Req#: 701626
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  About MassDOT:

  An agency on the move, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. Powered by a growing data-analytics discipline – and working in conjunction with municipalities, public agencies and the private sector – we’re finding new ways to improve the Bay State’s transportation infrastructure.

  MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth.

  MassDOT’s divisions include: Highway, Aeronautics, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Rail & Transit, and Planning & Enterprise Services. There are approximately 3,600 employees across the organization

  Position Summary:

  The Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) is responsible for establishing standards and procedures and the implementation of compliance programs across MassDOT that are effective and efficient in identifying, preventing, detecting, and correcting noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations. The CCO will conduct DOT-wide risk assessments and compliance reviews to provide assurance to the MassDOT leadership that there are efficient internal controls, policies and procedures in place that are well understood and respected by all MassDOT employees and that the organization is compliant with all relevant laws, policies and regulatory requirements.

  The CCO is responsible for oversight of the MassDOT Internal Audit Operations and will report to the MassDOT Chief Safety Officer and provide regular reports to the Secretary and CEO and the Finance and Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

  Duties and Responsibilities:

  Compliance Strategy and Plan

  • Define the necessary levels of knowledge on existing and emerging regulatory compliance requirements across and throughout MassDOT.
  • Develop a compliance work plan that reflects MassDOT’s responsibilities to direct, operate, administer and implement the programs of roadway, general aviation, rail and transit, motor vehicle licensing and registration regulation and the design, construction, repair, maintenance, development and planning of transportation facilities that are safe, reliable and resilient.
  • Develop and implement a DOT-wide risk assessment and corrective action plan.
  • Support a culture of compliance.
  • Identify and respond effectively to emerging new compliance risks. Periodically revising the compliance plan in light of internal (organizational) or external (legal or regulatory) changes.

  Oversight and Implementation

  • Provide oversight and monitoring of the implementation of the compliance program.
  • Oversee MassDOT’s Internal Audit Operations department, review and monitoring of annual Audit Plan and provide input and recommendations.
  • Providing strategic direction to the management team on compliance.
  • Prepare and presenting clear and concise compliance reports for Chief Safety Officer, General Counsel, Secretary and CEO and Finance and Audit Committee of the MassDOT Board of Directors.
  • Coordinate internal compliance reviews, risk assessments and monitoring activities, including periodic reviews of all MassDOT divisions.
  • Communicate integrity, ethics standards and values to ensure that adherence to compliance-related policies becomes culturally ingrained throughout MassDOT.
  • Assess and raise awareness of risks.

  Investigation and Crisis Management

  • Conduct reviews, assessments and investigations, both independently and in coordination with other MassDOT investigative units on matters related to compliance.
  • Develop plans to manage compliance-related crises and violations, including appropriate incident reporting channels.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • A Juris Doctorate Degree
  • At least 10 years of compliance experience in a role with increasing responsibility in a heavily regulated industry

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  This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

  All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

  MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

  Applicants must have at least (A) seven (7) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration or public management, of which (B) at least three (3) years must have been in a managerial capacity.

  · For questions regarding the job posting, please email Jennifer Tobin at jennifer.m.tobin@dot.state.ma.us

  · For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.

  · For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call ADA Coordinator, Heather Ulesoo 857-851-9447.

  An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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