Division Manager, Resiliency

• Leads and develops a team of professionals. Hire, onboard, train, and develop/coach team. Supports departmental leadership needs as necessary.

• Implements and oversees council-adopted action plans focused on sustainability and climate resiliency. Operationalizes the work necessary to meet the defined objectives of these programs and initiatives. Pilots approaches for larger initiatives before transitioning work to an organizational scale.

• Monitors the City's capital processes to identify and implement sustainability-related improvements, thereby enhancing the resilience of city-owned assets. Dispatches resources, including technical assistance or funding, to support other City initiatives. 

• Gathers, analyzes, and communicates key performance indicators and measures for the division. Develops measures in collaboration with organizational stakeholders. 

• Develops spending plan within defined budgetary limits in alignment with assigned work and strategic goal-setting. Approves and monitors expenditures. Evaluates budget requests and recommends changes to the annual budget. 

• Leads contracting processes for the division, including but not limited to issuing and managing requests for proposals, developing terms, and finalizing contracts. 

• Maintains and develops relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Represents the City regarding assigned work with external stakeholders such as other governmental partners, vendors, and community engagement stakeholders. 

• Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Three (3) years of experience working in project management role or capacity.

• Experience working in a climate resiliency-related discipline or field, including but not limited to energy, public policy, agriculture, green infrastructure, or similar. 

• Demonstrated experience translating policy into operational work.

• Experience performing in a leadership role. 

Data Utilization:  Ability to obtain, interpret, evaluate, audit, and apply quantitative or qualitative data using established criteria while exercising discretion in determining implications, identifying patterns, and selecting appropriate actions or alternatives.

• Evaluates complex or multi-source data to identify trends, risks, or performance gaps.

• Determines analytical approaches when guidance is limited.

• Exercises discretion in interpreting ambiguous findings.

• Develops recommendations influencing operational decisions, programs, or resource allocation.

• May design or improve reporting methods or evaluation criteria.

Human Interaction:  Ability to engage effectively with individuals or groups through communication, collaboration, persuasion, facilitation, and professional relationship-building to accomplish work objectives.

• Negotiates outcomes across departments or organizations.

• Represents organizational interests publicly or intergovernmentally.

• Shapes collaboration strategies and stakeholder relationships.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Material Utilization:Ability to operate, apply, adapt, and evaluate tools, equipment, technology systems, or materials required to perform work functions safely and effectively.

• Ensures appropriate technology use across staff.

• Implements workflow or system changes.

Verbal Aptitude:  Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex information using reference, descriptive, advisory, or policy-related materials.

• Develops organizational messaging, policy interpretation, or executive-level communications.

Mathematical Aptitude: Ability to apply mathematical concepts and quantitative reasoning appropriate to job responsibilities.

Functional Reasoning:Ability to apply principles, policies, and professional knowledge to develop solutions and approaches using independent judgment.

• Aligns team activities with operational objectives.

• Resolves competing operational demands.

Situational Reasoning:Ability to exercise judgment and adaptability when responding to evolving or subjective circumstances.

• Independently evaluates ambiguous situations.

• Balances competing priorities and risks.

• Makes decisions with incomplete information.

Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze information, evaluate alternatives, anticipate consequences, and develop logical solutions.

• Synthesizes complex information from multiple sources.

• Challenges assumptions and evaluates competing perspectives.

• Anticipates downstream impacts of decisions.

• Develops innovative or preventative solutions.