DWM Chief of Staff - Atlanta, GA, United States - City of Atlanta

Description

At the City of Atlanta, we are passionate about building and improving our community. Our police officers, firefighters and building inspectors keep our citizens safe. Our Public Works staff keeps our City clean and helps maintain, build and improve our City's infrastructure. Our City planners help envision and shape future City growth. Our Parks & Recreation professionals enhance our quality of life.

Our engineers help keep our drinking water clean, the largest airport in the world (by passenger volume) operating and our buildings maintained.

Along with the host of Finance, Procurement, and Human Resources professionals whose support is vital, we are the City of Atlanta The Chief of Staff for the Department of Watershed Management reports to and is responsible for supporting the Commissioner in the implementation of the Department of Watershed Management's vision, mission, core values and strategic business plans.

The DWM Chief of Staff is responsible for close collaboration with the Mayor's Office of Governmental Affairs, Department of Law, and any other necessary key City departments and offices.

The DWM Chief of Staff is also responsible for driving implementation of the Department's strategic plan including communication of strategies, goals, objectives, and initiatives to all staff.

Provides leadership in the development of organizational plans and strategic direction of the utility, with direct oversight of the Department's policy development and strategic planning initiatives and framework.

Oversees all staff of the Office of the Commissioner.
Provides support with the implementation of strategy and policy recommendations where applicable across the organization.
Oversees the successful implementation of key strategic initiatives for internal and external stakeholders.

Establishes external partnerships to improve department's connectivity to the customers and community stakeholders, local, state, and federal and related organizations.

Performs managerial, operational, analytical, research and communication related duties and responsibilities to support and drive the implementation of the Department's Strategic Plan.

Serves as the Commissioner's office liaison with committees and champions for strategic plan implementation; Ensures all staff throughout the department are kept current regarding changes in policies, regulations, laws, and programmatic initiatives impacting the Department of Watershed Management.

Develops and implements standardized strategic planning tools to foster consistency over time and across projects.
Assists Deputy Commissioners and Directors to identify processes, capabilities, and metrics around the strategic planning process.

With the support of the Office of Performance and Accountability, analyzes data to determine present and future performance in relation to internal strategic priority key performance indicators and industry trends.

Demonstrated skill in organization, resource (including time) management, strategic planning, and implementation.
Comprehensive knowledge of the modern principles of operations management as it applies to a utility operation.
Proven ability to plan and lead policy and strategic planning initiatives and activities of a complex organization.
Skill in planning, prioritizing, and problem-solving.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or Public Administration, Political Science, or related field from an accredited college or university and twelve (12) years of progressive experience with five (5) years of executive level experience
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining key internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Master's degree in Engineering, Business or Public Administration, Political Science or , Juris Doctor related area and 15+ years of leadership experience in a public sector or private sector or similar environment