Environmental Services Director

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Services, or a related field; and
• Ten (10) years of professional level management experience would be a typical way to demonstrate these qualifications.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Ability to professionally plan, organize, coordinate, administer, and direct the work of the Environmental Services Department;
• Develop and direct the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department;
• Responsible for the overall financial management of the department, to include budget development, preparation, and monitoring to ensure that purchasing and financial transactions are performed in accordance with City policies;
• Demonstrated exceptional business and political acumen to work effectively with internal customers, external agencies and businesses, elected officials and the public;
• Strong interpersonal leadership skills, with the ability to successfully interact with a variety of stakeholders, both inside and outside the City structure.
• Strong quantitative analytical abilities, including a thorough understanding of common data analysis tools and programs;
• Excellent writing and communication skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to communicate complex and technical information in a simple, clear and straightforward manner, including the use of graphs and tables as needed;
• Ability to communicate effectively to different audiences, including elected officials, various levels of City management and members of the public;
• Ability to comprehend technical details and understand how they relate to and impact the “big picture”;
• Ability to align department goals with the City’s vision, values, and mission;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high pressure environment with tight time constraints;
• Interest in municipal activities and services and how they impact the community;
• Highly ethical and objective, with the ability to navigate in a political environment without being political;
• Energetic and motivated with the ability and desire to take initiative; and
• Experience working with represented labor groups.