Deputy Director - Environmental Control Board

The Environmental Control Board seeks qualified applicants for the Deputy Director position. The incumbent will support the agency in coordinating and implementing environmental control programs across the city, and manage the hearing and appeals process. This is a non-civil service position and will report to the Executive Director.

The Deputy Director will assist the Executive Director in strategic planning of the agency's programs, projects, and policy implementations.  Write appeal decisions for the Board and provide oversight roles in all the legal processes. Provide support to the agency's daily operations, including budgets, compliance, and oversight role of the administrative hearing process and preparation of appeals for Board's review. Work collaboratively with the stakeholders in coordinating the 'BMore' project and other City beautification initiatives. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, community associations, and business groups on environmental issues.

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, or related field from an accredited college or university and six years of experience in professional-level administrative, operations, or technical work. The ideal candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability able to prepare reports, presentations, correspondence, articles and other materials. Ability to speak and testify efficiently before governmental and legal bodies and commissions, interpret and apply a variety of environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures.
 
Preferred:
 
Legal background and previous experience in public hearing and appeal process, environmental control, and contract management.
 

About Our Workforce:
 
With a 15,000+ employee stakeholder workforce, the City of Baltimore's occupations span from executive and managerial to laboring, including public health and safety, clerical, technical, administrative, and support capacities throughout the metropolitan area. Operating under a Civil Service System, the majority of stakeholders are represented by one of nine labor unions; with a large body of appointed positions.

This career opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary, commensurate with education and experience. Individuals under final consideration for appointment to this position will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing and criminal background check.

To Apply:
For immediate consideration, interested and qualified applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to talent.masters@baltimorecity.gov. Attention: Joseph Obasi
 

EOE/M/F/D/V