Assistant Deputy Mayor to Deputy Mayor of Operations - Operations Director I

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

CITY OF BALTIMORE, THE MAYOR’S OFFICE

ASSISTANT DEPUTY MAYOR TO THE DEPUTY MAYOR OF OPERATIONS   

Salary Range: $120,166 - $198,106                       ANNUALLY

Starting Pay: $120,166                                             ANNUALLY

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Job Summary:  

This role serves as the principal point of contact for the Deputy Mayor for Operations with direct oversight of the following agencies:

Department of Public Works (DPW) Department of Transportation (DOT) Department of General Services (DGS)

In addition to overseeing these core operational agencies, the Assistant Deputy Mayor (ADM) will act as a liaison to other City and quasi-City agencies. Working closely with the Deputy Mayor, the ADM will provide strategic leadership and coordination to ensure alignment with the Mayor’s priorities and operational goals.

The ADM will also support oversight of agencies that receive significant City funding or play a critical role in service delivery and infrastructure, helping to drive accountability, interagency collaboration, and effective governance.

Essential Functions:

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Deputy Mayor for Operations, the Assistant Deputy Mayor (ADM) plays a central role in managing, coordinating, and advancing the Mayor’s operational agenda across a portfolio that includes the Department of Public Works (DPW), Department of Transportation (DOT), and Department of General Services (DGS), as well as select quasi-governmental agencies and major partner entities.

The ADM will assist the Deputy Mayor in the day-to-day administration and strategic oversight of these agencies to ensure efficient service delivery, effective management practices, and alignment with the Mayor’s goals. The ADM serves as a key policy advisor, liaison, and operational leader, ensuring that the City’s infrastructure, public services, and administrative operations are coordinated and accountable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership and Policy Development
  • Advise the Deputy Mayor, Mayor, and City Administrator on key policy and programmatic decisions related to public works, transportation, building operations, and fleet management.
  • Help guide operational agencies in developing and presenting policy recommendations to City leadership.
  • Coordinate and support the Mayor’s Operations Subcabinet and cross-agency initiatives.
• Operational Oversight and Coordination
  • Cultivate strong working relationships with agency leaders to enhance effectiveness, resolve issues, and ensure progress toward established goals.
  • Provide professional support and strategic leadership to agency heads, helping to build internal capacity and advance critical programs.
  • Monitor implementation of agency initiatives to ensure timely execution, alignment with priorities, and interagency coordination.

• Agency Support and Performance Management
  • Ensure agency programs and initiatives are focused on delivering measurable results in line with the Mayor’s objectives.
  • Support day-to-day issue resolution, allowing for efficient operations without requiring escalation to the Deputy Mayor, Mayor, or City Administrator.
  • Keep the Deputy Mayor apprised of emerging challenges, opportunities, and agency performance trends.
• Policy Implementation and Intergovernmental Affairs
  • Coordinate, approve, and help execute policy initiatives affecting operational agencies.
  • Facilitate collaboration between City agencies an