Chief of Street Sweeping, Operations Manager I - Department of Public Works

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

SALARY RANGE: $99,053.00 - $163.237.00 ANNUALLY

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JOB SUMMARY

The Chief of Mechanical Street Sweeping is responsible for directing the activities of the Mechanical Street Sweeping operation. Provide day-to-day oversight of the operations priorities supporting the Department of Public Works mission, vision, and multi-year Strategic Plan. Supervises staff, coordinates schedules, monitors performance, and collaborates with other city departments to optimize street cleaning efforts. Direct the development and maintenance of all operational policies and procedures that govern customer service to all City of Baltimore residents and constituents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Have a master’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, Management, Law, or related field from an accredited college or university

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have six (6) years of senior management, policy-driven operational responsibilities including three (3) years of experience managing homogeneous functions through subordinate supervisors is required.

OR

NOTES EQUIVALENCY: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Non-supervisory experience or education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit may be required.

Professional certifications may be required.

NOTE: PROVISIONAL DRIVER'S LICENSES ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.  

• In-depth knowledge of mechanical street sweeping equipment and maintenance procedure.

• Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage budgets and resources efficiently.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Knowledge of safety regulations and environmental compliance standards.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAL

Background Check                          

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to completed authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening and must be successfully completed.

NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Probation 

All people, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.        

Financial Disclosure 

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.           

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or