What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief of Staff - Fire Department position at City of Baltimore?
POSTING DATE: 01/10/2025
SALARY RANGE: $131,267.00 - $216,684.00 ANNUALLY
BACKGROUND CHECK:
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.
PROBATION:
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.
SUMMARY OF POSITION :
Operations Director II is among the highest managerial levels in Baltimore City Government. Employees are responsible for directing programs that have a broad scope and major impact on agency missions and operations. Employees directly supervise Operational Managers and indirectly supervise technical, professional and/or administrative staff.
Positions in the Operations Director series are differentiated based on the following factors: analytics, budget, communications, environmental factors, functional responsibilities, minimum qualifications, policy, relationship building, supervision given, and supervision received.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all these examples depending on the organization of work within the agency. This list is not inclusive. A position may require related duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the agency.)
A master’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, Management, Law, or related field from an accredited college or university plus 15 years of experience providing leadership as a Chief-of-Staff, senior policy advisor, operations manager, or technical SME in an agency or equivalent including 7 years of experience managing heterogeneous functions through subordinate managerial staff is required.
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
Financial Disclosure:
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
Residency & Financial Disclosure:
"This position is required to complete an Affidavit for Political Appointees and Public Officials as part of the City’s Residency Requirement. You will also be required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law."
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Baltimore City Government does not sponsor applicants or employees who require an H-1B Visa or an extension of an existing H-1B Visa.
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. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SALARY RANGE: $131,267.00 - $216,684.00 ANNUALLY
BACKGROUND CHECK:
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.
PROBATION:
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.
SUMMARY OF POSITION :
Operations Director II is among the highest managerial levels in Baltimore City Government. Employees are responsible for directing programs that have a broad scope and major impact on agency missions and operations. Employees directly supervise Operational Managers and indirectly supervise technical, professional and/or administrative staff.
Positions in the Operations Director series are differentiated based on the following factors: analytics, budget, communications, environmental factors, functional responsibilities, minimum qualifications, policy, relationship building, supervision given, and supervision received.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all these examples depending on the organization of work within the agency. This list is not inclusive. A position may require related duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the agency.)
- Executive management innovates and advocates for strategic, forward thinking and oversight of large divisions, bureau. Influences issues of importance to the agency. Ensures stakeholder value through courageous decision-making that supports BCG interests.
- Executive management develops and advocates for long-range budgetary course of action based on set goals.
- Executive management integrates information from all sources to communicate a well-informed, diverse perspective towards optimized organizational performance.
- Executive management creates and leads environmental analyses that embrace change, act on change, and help others to accept new ideas.
- Executive management identifies and isolates the complexities of key issues, problems and opportunities to affect actions. (e.g., leverage opportunities and resolve issues. Builds passion and commitment toward a common goal. Assumes full accountability/answerability for assigned major organizational units.)
- Executive management provides executive oversight for organizational units that have broad scope and impact within a respective agency. Builds and aligns stakeholders,
- organization’s capabilities and resources for getting things done quickly and achieving complex objectives
- Executive management interprets broad policies. Ensures compliance through subordinate managers.
- Executive management represents BCG at the highest level of executive leadership to collaborate and address operational problems, gain acceptance, and provide pragmatic solutions to organizational challenges of mutual interest.
- Executive oversight to 4 senior managers directly and a large staff (indirectly. Functions are City/agency-wide, e.g., Finance, Purchasing, Budget, Human Resources, Subject Matter Expert)
- Executive managerial direction (broad status updates) typically from an Agency Director/Deputy or equivalent.
A master’s degree in business administration, Public Administration, Management, Law, or related field from an accredited college or university plus 15 years of experience providing leadership as a Chief-of-Staff, senior policy advisor, operations manager, or technical SME in an agency or equivalent including 7 years of experience managing heterogeneous functions through subordinate managerial staff is required.
- Professional certifications may be required.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of operations/administration.
- Ability to plan, organize and manage a program of administrative functions in an organization.
- Ability to compile financial and operational data and to analyze charts, reports and statistical and budgetary statements.
- Ability to develop, implement and interpret policies and procedures.
- Ability to coordinate the activities of various organizational units.
- Ability to speak and write effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials and employees.
- Ability to supervise and direct the activities of staff.
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
Financial Disclosure:
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
Residency & Financial Disclosure:
"This position is required to complete an Affidavit for Political Appointees and Public Officials as part of the City’s Residency Requirement. You will also be required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law."
All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Baltimore City Government does not sponsor applicants or employees who require an H-1B Visa or an extension of an existing H-1B Visa.
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. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $131,267 - $216,684
