AFRD Executive Director, Administration Operations

Position open until 12/30/2024

Salary $117,406.26 to $195,605.69 annually

General Description and Classification Standards 

The AFRD Executive Director, Administration Operations for the Atlanta Fire and Rescue Department of Public Safety is responsible for leading, coordinating, and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the department’s administrative functions. This may include oversight of logistics, records management, and resource management. The role ensures the efficient and effective delivery of administrative services and supports the department’s operational needs. 

This position will work closely with leadership to implement strategic objectives, develop policies, and improve service delivery, while also managing a diverse team to foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Support Deputy Chiefs in activities that includes all AFRD areas but focuses on Special Project(s), Strategy, Program Management, Technology, and Finance Programs and projects. Will address many areas, including AFRD’s strategic plan, business planning, process redesign including automation, talent needs definition, possible reorganizations, deep analytic efforts, capability development, efficiency improvement, and ad hoc management support on urgent issues. 

Position requires working with not only all AFRD senior leaders but also leaders from multiple City Departments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May be required to perform other duties as assigned. 

Leadership and Team Management

• Collaborate with departmental leadership to identify and fulfill administrative needs for AFRD. 
• Supervise and direct staff across various administrative units, ensuring alignment with the department’s strategic goals and objectives. 
• Delegate tasks to unit leaders and monitor daily operations to ensure timely completion and quality performance. 
• Oversee staff performance by providing guidance, training, and conducting evaluations while addressing any concerns and ensuring professional growth. 
• Organizes functional teams and develops/executes various project deliverables; ensues achievement of all program/ project objectives and assists staff to manage all complex projects. 
• Supports line management of all AFRD functions, with a particular focus on Special Projects and Strategy, Program Management, Technology, and Finance. 
• Drives special projects across all AFRD and supports projects in other areas of AFRD.
• Support the Fire Chief and Deputies Chief’s in interacting with leaders of other departments across the City of Atlanta. 
• Monitors all projects and ensures achievement of all objectives; develops and maintains professional relationships with internal and external clients; develops strategy for all business objectives and determines effective implementation. 
• Analyzes other fire departments and coordinates with AFRD to determine best practices which might be of use; monitors all present and future trends for the department and performs crisis management. 
• Builds strong working relationships across the enterprise, other departments, and City Council. 
• Directs and integrates the activities of multiple, major project operations; ensures project efforts are generally cohesive, consistent, and effective in supporting the department’s mission, goals, and strategic plan. 
• Leads initiatives to partner with internal teams to plan, scope, and manage for highest quality client experience and results; monitors all project processes and operations for time and resource efficiencies, cost management, and process improvement opportunities. 
• Monitors all projects and ensures achievement of all objectives; develops and maintains professional relationships with internal and external clients; develops strategy for all business objectives and determines effective implementation. 
• Represent AFRD in hearings and panels before the City Council and other agencies as requested by the Fire Chief or his designee. 
• The Executive Director will help plan and manage multiple critical strategic programs and projects both within the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department and in support of the efforts of Atlanta Fire’s Airport Division. 
• Various other duties and projects as assigned. 

Administrative Support and Operations 

• Ensure the effici