Chief of Operations

This fundamental reason this position exists is to monitor and evaluate city operations and functions as assigned by the Mayor and the Chief of Staff. This position performs high-level duties in overseeing the daily operations of the city, serves as liaison to departments on behalf of the Mayor’s Office, communicates and facilitates city goals and strategies as set forth by the Mayor and Chief of Staff, ensures that city goals and strategies are met, and develops and reviews city and department-wide policies. This position requires strong leadership and decision making skills. Serves as a key member of the Mayor's staff and is responsible for the central coordination of activities (operations and planning) and ensures timely flow of information to and from the Mayor's Office.  The Chief of Operations acts in an advisory capacity on all operations matters pertaining to area of assignment and serves as a liaison between the Mayor’s office and other agencies of city government, outside governmental agencies and the community. Work is performed with considerable independence of judgment and decision making. This position reports directly to the Chief of Staff.

Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field and five (5) years’ experience in public administration in areas of government at the senior level or as a private industry senior executive officer in an organization of comparable complexity.  

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.

DRUG TEST: Employment is conditional upon the potential employee passing a preemployment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Personnel Department reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.

I9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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