Executive Deputy Director, Environmental Services

City of San Diego Green Business Network; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined retirement plan

Health and wellness plans

Holidays & floating day

Annual leave

Discretionary leave

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Tuition reimbursement

Transit pass

Golf discounts

Fitness center membership

Life insurance

Job summary

City of San Diego is seeking a Deputy Director for the Environmental Services Department. The role leads the Clean SD Division and oversees citywide programs addressing illegal dumping, encampment abatements, solid waste enforcement, and related quality-of-life concerns.

The position manages 90+ full-time staff and a multi-million dollar budget, working with City leadership and partner agencies to balance community needs with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; seven years municipal operations/public works/ environmental services experience; at least three years in management.
• Combination of education and experience that demonstrates these qualifications may be qualifying.

Responsibilities

• Direct planning, administration, and evaluation of Division programs with goals and staffing plans.
• Direct homeless encampment abatements and coordinate interagency support.
• Oversee cleanup, sanitation services, and related facilities.
• Oversee solid waste code enforcement, investigations, notices, and citations.
• Develop and administer the Division's operating budget and monitor expenditures.
• Oversee procurement and contract administration for cleanup and hazardous waste services.
• Provide strategic leadership for Division personnel and operations.
• Negotiate interagency agreements and represent the Department with officials and partners.
• Establish priorities, guide policy improvements, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership experience

Budgets & resource management

Sound judgment in sensitive issues

Education

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

Job description

City of San Diego is seeking a Deputy Director for the Environmental Services Department. The role leads the Clean SD Division and oversees citywide programs addressing illegal dumping, encampment abatements, solid waste enforcement, and related quality-of-life concerns.

The position manages 90+ full-time staff and a multi-million dollar budget, working with City leadership and partner agencies to balance community needs with regulatory requirements.