Deputy Director of Environmental & Street Services

Deputy Director of Environmental & Street Services

City of Durham, NC

Lead one of North Carolinas 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, youll 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 departments executive leadership team, youll help build organizational culture, strengthen accountability, develop future leaders, and improve services that impact more than 300,000 Durham residents every day.

Were 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

Bachelors 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 youre energized by leading people, improving operations, and delivering exceptional public services, wed welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

A recruitment brochure is available https://www.pracademicpartners.com/city-of-durham-nc-deputy-director-of….

For questions or nominations, contact:

Dr. Ian M. Coyle, ICMA-CM

ian@pracademicpartners.com / 585-943-0589

The City of Durham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.