Director of General Management

JOB LOCATION

15151 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1555

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $137,651 - $172,064/annually

The deadline to submit applications is April 7, 2025. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

The Director of General Management plans, coordinates, administers and directs the operations for a diverse range of divisions and functions, including Fleet, Intergovernmental Relations, Physical Security, Office of International & Immigrant Affairs, City Clerk’s Office, and Special Projects & Strategic Planning. The Director is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, strategic alignment, and the effective management of resources across these critical areas, contributing to the city's overall vision and goals. The position provides the highest levels of customer service by fostering positive relationships with internal and external customers and city leadership.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Lead and oversee the strategic planning and execution of activities within Fleet, Intergovernmental Relations, Physical Security, Office of International & Immigrant Affairs, City Clerk’s Office, and Special Projects & Strategic Planning. Manages department functions by ensuring division responsibilities are carried out effectively, efficiently, and timely. 

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective operations across all managed divisions. 

• Collaboratively establishes short and long-range departmental priorities, goals, and objectives. 

• Establishes and guides short, mid, and long-range financial plans and strategies including preparation and effective management of department budget. 

• Foster intergovernmental relationships and manage affairs with local, state, and federal government entities. 

• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across all departments. 

• Direct the strategic planning process and manage special projects to support the city's goals and initiatives. 

• Champion the city's commitment to immigrant and international affairs. 

• Oversee the functions of the City Clerk’s office to include special and regular elections. 

• Lead the security initiatives to