City of Gulf Shores, AL - Assistant Administrator of Operations

SGR•Gulf Shores, AL

15h•$150,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Assistant Administrator of Operations provides executive leadership, operational oversight, and strategic coordination for assigned City departments. Reporting to the City Administrator, the role serves as a bridge between the City Administrator, department heads, elected officials, and the community. The Assistant Administrator supports effective and efficient service delivery, advances organizational priorities, and helps ensure City operations are conducted cost-effectively. Working alongside the City Administrator, senior leadership, and City Council, the Assistant Administrator offers insight and expert analysis to shape short- and long-range goals for redevelopment and City management, and helps keep planning for Gulf Shores’ future inclusive and collaborative. The role also responds to and resolves citizen concerns, develops policy recommendations, handles legislative agenda issues, and attends City Council meetings. The position calls for a consistent, trustworthy, hands-on leader committed to accountability, performance measurement, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
A strong desire to learn about and work in City government.
Three to five years of experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of departmental subunits in order to direct and coordinate their work, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to build credibility with long-tenured department heads and employees.
Commitment to accountability, performance measurement, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing multiple municipal departments, particularly Public Works, Parks, Capital Projects, and Engineering.
Demonstrated experience developing performance measures and improving operational efficiency.
Active engagement in professional organizations and knowledge of industry best practices.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership, operational oversight, and strategic coordination for assigned City departments.
Support effective and efficient service delivery and advance organizational priorities.
Help ensure City operations are conducted in a cost-effective manner.
Work with the City Administrator, senior leadership, and City Council to provide insight and expert analysis for short- and long-range redevelopment and City management goals.
Help ensure planning for the City’s future is inclusive and collaborative.
Respond to and resolve citizen concerns.
Develop policy recommendations.
Handle legislative agenda issues.
Attend City Council meetings.
Oversee and coordinate municipal departments, particularly Public Works, Parks, Capital Projects, and Engineering.