Posting number: 26-05859
Department: Environmental & Street Services
Job classification: Deputy Chief Officer
Posting type: Open
Categories: Engineering, Planning and Development, Public Works, Transportation, Management, Professional, Executive Management, Utilities, Project Management, Program Management, Stormwater
SummaryAdvance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
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Hiring Range: $138,936 - $204,328
Lead one of North Carolina's newest and most impactful municipal service organizations.
The City of Durham is seeking an experienced operational leader to help guide the Environmental & Street Services Department during an exciting period of organizational growth. Reporting directly to the Director, you'll help lead approximately 200 employees while overseeing essential public services including:
- Street maintenance and right-of-way operations;
- Stormwater system maintenance;
- Solid waste and recycling operations;
- Emergency response and operational continuity;
- Service delivery, performance improvement, and organizational development.
This is more than an operations management position. As a member of the department's executive leadership team, you'll help build organizational culture, strengthen accountability, develop future leaders, and improve services that impact more than 300,000 Durham residents every day.
We're looking for someone with:
Nine or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience;
Experience leading large, complex operational organizations;
Success managing multiple divisions, programs, or service areas;
Strong people leadership, communication, and organizational development skills;
Bachelor's degree in engineering, public administration, business, environmental management, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
The City of Durham offers an outstanding executive benefits package including participation in the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS), City retirement contributions, comprehensive health benefits, generous paid leave, paid parental leave, wellness programs, and flexible work arrangements where appropriate.
If you're energized by leading people, improving operations, and delivering exceptional public services, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.
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Examples of duties- Manages the implementation of internal operations for an assigned division; plans, coordinates, administers, and evaluates programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or services; integrates operations and coordinates service areas, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, strategies and goals; maintains, updates, and ensures procedural compliance; researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations for business process improvements and cost effectiveness; and designs, administers, and evaluates department programs and services.
- Manages and participates in the preparation of department operating and/or capital improvement budgets; monitors expenditure and revenues; researches and analyzes financial and operational data; prepares financial forecasts; and approves and makes budget and purchasing recommendations.
- Coordinates with, and serves as a liaison to the City Council, the public, various City departments, and/or external agencies; serves on internal and external committees; represents the department at meetings, proceedings, and conferences; provides consultation in areas of expertise, and responds to high-visibility and complex issues.
- Coordinates the preparation of, and prepares and reviews complex, technical, financial, and other reports, plans, and documents; coordinates operations data collection and analysis; develops, makes and/or approves recommendations; and reviews the work of others to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Support citywide goals: Promote equity, sustainability and resilience through the responsible care, planning and management of city infrastructure.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil, transportation, construction or environmental engineering.
- Nine (9) years of progressively responsible related experience.
- Extensive management and supervisory experience.
- Valid unrestricted NC Class C Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.