About the Position

Key Responsibilities as a Deputy Director

Executive Operational Leadership:

• Provide daily executive oversight of departmental operations across divisions
• Ensure alignment of operations with strategic goals set by leadership
• Supervise, mentor, and support division managers
• Promote accountability, performance measurement, and service excellence
• Coordinate cross-division initiatives and resolves complex operational issues
• Serve as escalation point for operational conflicts and service disruptions
• Act on behalf of the Director when delegated

Strategic Implementation, Business Analytics & Performance Management:

• Lead execution of strategic plans, capital programs, and operational initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Use business analytics and performance data to drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making
• Establish and monitors performance metrics, dashboards, and KPIs to track results and identify opportunities
• Ensure accountability and timely progress on major projects through data-driven oversight
• Integrate technology, innovation, and best practices to enhance service delivery and optimize resources
• Oversee continuity planning and risk mitigation to ensure operational resilience and preparedness

Fiscal & Contract Oversight:

• Oversee development and management of operating and capital budgets
• Assist with budget preparation and presentations to leadership and the Board
• Monitor expenditures to ensure fiscal discipline and accountability
• Review procurement actions and supports contract negotiations and compliance
• Oversee audits and strengthens internal controls, fraud awareness, and financial integrity

Organizational Leadership & Workforce Development:

• Strengthen department culture and builds workforce capacity
• Coach and develop managers, supporting succession planning and leadership growth
• Partner with Human Resources on performance management and disciplinary actions
• Promote collaboration, diversity, accountability, professionalism, and high standards of customer service

Executive Representation & Emergency Management:

• Represent the Director and department to leadership, stakeholders, vendors, agencies, and the public
• Participate in leadership meetings and strategic planning efforts
• Ensure clear communication of departmental priorities
• Support emergency preparedness and performs EOC and storm-related responsibilities

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Public Administration, Business Management or a related field AND eight (8) or more years of related experience

• -OR- Master’s Degree in one of the above-mentioned fields AND six (6) or more years of related experience

• -AND- Four (4) or more years of supervisory/management experience

• A valid Florida Driver’s License is required at time of hire

Preferred "BONUS" Qualifications:

• International Facilities Management Membership and/or Certification

• Educational background in architecture, engineering, building construction or related field

Subject to Passing Substance Screening:  This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening.  An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five (5) years. 

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $123,011.20 - $130,000.00/ Annually, based on your experience

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

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