Director, Title VI & Accessibility (Administrator VI)

About MassDOT

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is home to over 4,000 employees dedicated to connecting the Commonwealth's residents and communities. We are responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system that meets the diverse needs of Massachusetts. Our organization includes the Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit divisions, all supported by headquarters teams that provide business and administrative leadership.

About the Role

This position serves as a strategic leader overseeing MassDOT and the MBTA's compliance obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, related federal nondiscrimination statutes, and applicable state laws. Working under the direction of the Chief Diversity Officer, you will manage the development, implementation, and reporting of civil rights programs while collaborating closely with the ADA Coordinator to ensure compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act across all modal divisions and subrecipients.

In this role, you will provide direction to the Senior Title VI Specialist, MBTA Title VI Specialist, and external consultants. Your day-to-day involves leading the creation of the MassDOT ADA Transition Plan, conducting complex legal and policy research, and responding to complaints regarding discrimination or service changes. You will ensure equitable public participation in transportation planning, oversee language access initiatives, and maintain positive working relationships with federal civil rights leadership at the FHWA and FTA. This is a leadership opportunity to shape policy, drive equity, and ensure that transportation services are accessible and fair for all communities.

Hiring Process

A finalist for this position must successfully pass a comprehensive background check, including a criminal record check, Department of Revenue (DOR) check, and employment references. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled, though first consideration is given to those who apply within the first 14 days. All applications must be submitted online through MassCareers.

For questions regarding this specific posting, please contact the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at talentacquisition@dot.state.ma.us. For general inquiries, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722. If you require a disability-related reasonable accommodation or an alternative application method, please contact the ADA Coordinator at 857-274-1935.

Our Commitment to Diversity

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. We strongly encourage females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply.

Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they feel they do not meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.