Office of Performance and Project Management, Chief - Operations Manager I

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The Department of General Services is the backbone of Baltimore City Government, supporting city vehicles, properties of energy utilization.  The agency consists of more than 350 employees and has an annual operating budget of $111 million in addition to a $20 million (FY23) capital budget.

Our vision is to be committed to providing healthy work environments and safe reliable vehicles for City employees by delivering high quality and cost-effective support services to City agencies who serve Baltimore’s citizens and stakeholders.

Our mission is to deliver cost-effective, high quality, reliable and sustainable services by managing quality facilities, ensuring efficient fleet operations, and maintaining exemplary administrative customer service that supports Baltimore City agencies and the advancement of their goals.

Our core functions are carried out through five divisions: Fleet Management, Facilities Maintenance, Capital Projects, Energy, and Administration.

• Master’s degree in business management or Analytics from an accredited college or university and six years of senior management, policy-driven operational responsibilities including three years of experience managing homogenous functions through subordinate supervisors is required.
• Experience with behavioral and technological solutions to process improvement and performance management.
• Proven track record of having worked in a federal, state, and/or local municipality or public university system.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong knowledge of business analytics and performance management.
• Strong leadership skills. This incumbent is organized, knows how to advocate for all employees and holds them accountable for service excellence. This person fosters a culture of employee engagement, rewards, and recognition.
• Genuine personality and disposition when communicating with people at all levels. This person is resourceful and can establish and maintain meaningful relationships with people at all levels, ranging from front-line employees to the mayor and across city agencies.
• Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting, complex analysis skills, and the ability to approach difficult situations that require mitigation. The incumbent can multi-task and effectively address concurrent conditions/situations simultaneously.
• Extensive knowledge of managing priorities, making sound recommendations, and appropriately scheduling a mix of short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals to successfully complete projects.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of the required principles, practices, regulations, and procedures of operating a governmental service organization.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets, present statistical performance analysis, and recommend solutions.
• Ability to lead change in a multi-stakeholder environment and make recommendations regarding operating policies and administrative practices.
• Possesses a keen ability to compromise when necessary and influence internal and external parties to consider new and different concepts and practices to bring about positive outcomes. This incumbent also takes the initiative to promote innovative ideas for the greater good of the division, and the DGS department, and Baltimore City, as needed.

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

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

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. 

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 local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.