Deputy Director - Operations Director II

Overview

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

CITY OF BALTIMORE, DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, BALTIMORE CITY RECREATION AND PARKS (BCRP)

Salary Range: $ - $

Starting Pay Range: $ - $

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The Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks (BCRP) is seeking a highly experienced, innovative, and results-driven executive to serve as Deputy Director. This at-will position serves as the Department’s second-in-command and provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight across agency-wide administrative and cross-functional operations. The Deputy Director is a key member of the Department’s Senior Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for advancing components of the Department’s Strategic Plan;

coordinating, assigning, and tracking executive-level work priorities; and ensuring the timely and effective execution of departmental initiatives.

This role exercises significant independent judgment and discretion in a complex public-sector environment and requires strong business acumen, political awareness, and the ability to lead through influence and collaboration. The Deputy Director represents the Department in high-level internal and external engagements, including presentations to boards, City Council, community stakeholders, and staff, and serves as a principal liaison between the Director, City leadership, and external partners.

Success requires alignment with the City of Baltimore’s and BCRP’s mission, values, and strategic vision, and the ability to lead diverse teams, manage competing priorities, and navigate a fast-paced, highly visible operating environment.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide executive leadership and oversight of agency-wide administrative and operational functions, including Finance Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Risk & Security, Special Events & Permits, Enterprise Facilities, and related support services.
• Direct and implement operational and work-process improvements to ensure efficiency, accountability, and timely completion of departmental priorities.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Director by supporting executive decision-making, implementing strategic initiatives, and advancing components of the Department’s Strategic Plan.
• Provide fiscal oversight to ensure responsible stewardship of resources and compliance with approved budgets while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
• Lead and support the development of a high-performing, engaged workforce by supervising, coaching, and evaluating senior management staff; assigning and monitoring work; and supporting leadership development.
• Advance department-wide initiatives related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness in collaboration with departmental leadership.
• Draft, revise, and implement departmental policies, procedures, and operational standards in accordance with City and BCRP requirements.
• Coordinate and manage the operations of the Director’s Office to ensure effective communication and responsiveness to the Mayor’s Office, City Council, State Legislature, and the public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal divisions, City agencies, elected officials, community organizations, and external partners.
• Represent the Department at meetings, hearings, conferences, and community events, and contribute to executive briefings, reports, and presentations.
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