Deputy Director

Please note that recruitment for this role is conducted on a rolling basis. The hiring committee reserves the right to close the application window and make an appointment before the listed deadline once a successful candidate is selected.

 Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of the Environmental Services Department, the Deputy Director is responsible for leading the Clean SD Division and overseeing citywide programs that address illegal dumping, homeless encampment abatements, solid waste code enforcement, and other waste-related and quality-of-life concerns throughout the City. The position directs the Division's Field Operations and Code Enforcement functions, with more than 90 full-time equivalent positions and an annual budget exceeding $23 million, including more than $7 million in contracted services. 

The Deputy Director establishes operational priorities, manages resources, and ensures safe, consistent, and responsive service delivery. The position works closely with City leadership, other City departments, outside agencies, contractors, and community partners to address complex sanitation and public safety concerns. This role requires sound judgment in highly visible and sensitive situations, balancing community needs, the rights and dignity of individuals experiencing homelessness, legal requirements, and available resources. 

Key Areas of Responsibility 

Manage and oversee all facets of the Clean SD Division, including: 

• Direct the planning, administration, and evaluation of Division programs; establish goals, service standards, staffing plans, and operating procedures consistent with departmental priorities and community needs. 

• Direct homeless encampment abatements within the City's jurisdiction and authorized agreement areas, coordinating interagency support to implement related policies. Ensure notice, documentation, and personal property handling comply with legal requirements and City Attorney guidance. 

• Oversee cleanup and sanitation services within the public right-of-way, including illegal dumping and abandoned waste removal, sidewalk sanitizing, street litter container servicing, and dead animal removal; also oversee the Mattress Recovery Center and roll-off container services for City facilities. 

• Oversee solid waste code enforcement, including complaint investigations, inspections, notices of violation, administrative citations, and referrals; ensure consistent application of applicable Municipal Code provisions and enforcement procedures. 

• Develop and administer the Division's operating budget; monitor expenditures, staffing costs, and contract commitments; evaluate service and fiscal impacts; and recommend resource allocations and service adjustments. 

• Oversee procurement and contract administration for cleanup, hazardous and biohazardous waste removal, and related services, including scopes of work, solicitations, performance standards, invoice review, renewals, and contractor accountability. 

• Provide strategic leadership for Division personnel and operations, ensuring effective workforce management, employee safety, resource planning, and consistent service delivery. 

• Negotiate interagency agreements, coordinate joint operations and community cleanup initiatives, and represent the Department with elected officials, partner agencies, and the public. 

• Establish operational priorities and performance standards, guide policy and service improvements, and resolve complex issues while ensuring regulatory compliance and public accountability.  

Minimum Qualifications 

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, environmental studies, or a related field; 

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal operations, public works, environmental services, code enforcement, public administration, or a related field, including at least three (3) years of management experience; and 

• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates these qualifications may be qualifying. 

Highly Desirable Qualifications 

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with City Council, the Mayor’s Office, other departments, partner agencies, and the community. 

• Demonstrated success leading diverse teams, managing budgets and resources, and improving service delivery in complex municipal operations. 

• Sound judgment in addressing sensitive, highly visible issues, balancing competing priorities, and making timely decisions while maintaining professionalism, accountability, and public trust.