Deputy Director, Environmental Services – Clean SD Division Leader

City of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined retirement plan and pension

Health and wellness plans

Paid holidays and leave

Tuition reimbursement

Free transit pass and related benefits

Discounted city recreation facilities

Job summary

The City of San Diego’s Environmental Services Department seeks a Deputy Director to lead the Clean SD Division, directing programs addressing illegal dumping, encampment abatements, and solid waste enforcement. The role oversees Field Operations and Code Enforcement with a large staff and multi‑million budget, requiring strategic leadership and strong governance.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, you will coordinate with City leadership, agencies, contractors, and community partners to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in public administration, business administration, environmental studies, or related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in municipal operations, public works, environmental services, or related field.
• Three years of management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Clean SD Division's programs, set goals, staffing plans, and operating procedures.
• Oversee homeless encampment abatements and coordinate interagency support with compliance and documentation.
• Supervise sanitation, illegal dumping cleanup, mattress recovery center, and roll-off services for City facilities.
• Manage solid waste enforcement, including investigations, notices, and citations.
• Develop and administer the Division's operating budget and monitor expenditures.
• Oversee procurement and contract management for cleanup and waste removal services.
• Provide strategic leadership for division personnel, safety, and workforce planning.
• Negotiate interagency agreements and represent the department with officials and the public.
• Establish performance standards, guide policy improvements, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Public administration

Operations management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, environmental studies, or related field

Job description

The City of San Diego’s Environmental Services Department seeks a Deputy Director to lead the Clean SD Division, directing programs addressing illegal dumping, encampment abatements, and solid waste enforcement. The role oversees Field Operations and Code Enforcement with a large staff and multi‑million budget, requiring strategic leadership and strong governance.

Reporting to the Assistant Director, you will coordinate with City leadership, agencies, contractors, and community partners to