Director, Clean and Green Initiatives - MDO

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

11d • $175,000 - $215,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Clean and Green Initiatives is a Cabinet-level position that provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the City of Philadelphia’s efforts to improve neighborhood cleanliness, environmental conditions, and quality of life. The Director leads the Office of Clean and Green Initiatives and is responsible for developing and implementing a coordinated, data-driven strategy to address litter, illegal dumping, graffiti, abandoned vehicles, vacant lots, nuisance properties, and other persistent neighborhood conditions. The Director provides executive oversight of the Department of Sanitation, the Community Life Improvement Program (CLIP), and the PHL Taking Care of Business Clean Corridors Program. The position establishes citywide priorities, aligns resources and operations across these functions, and works with City leadership, departments, community organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders to achieve measurable improvements in neighborhood conditions, with particular emphasis on historically underserved communities.

Requirements

• Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business administration, urban planning, environmental studies, public policy, management, or a closely related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in public administration, municipal operations, sanitation, neighborhood services, environmental programs, community development, or a related field, including at least four years of senior management or executive leadership experience with responsibility for significant programs, operations, budgets, and professional or managerial staff.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the Office of Clean and Green Initiatives and establishes citywide priorities, policies, goals, and performance expectations related to neighborhood cleanliness and quality-of-life conditions.
• Provides executive oversight of the Department of Sanitation, Community Life Improvement Program (CLIP), and PHL Taking Care of Business Clean Corridors Program, ensuring alignment of operations, resources, policies, and performance with the City's Clean and Green strategy.
• Directs the development and implementation of a comprehensive, data-driven citywide action plan to address litter, illegal dumping, graffiti, abandoned automobiles, vacant lots, nuisance properties, and related neighborhood conditions.
• Establishes performance measures and accountability systems; evaluates operational and neighborhood-level data to identify trends, service gaps, resource needs, and opportunities for improved service delivery.
• Coordinates large-scale and cross-departmental initiatives involving sanitation, code enforcement, neighborhood improvement, environmental services, public space maintenance, and related City operations.
• Advises the Mayor, Chief Deputy Mayor, Managing Director, and other senior City officials on policies, operational strategies, resource needs, and emerging issues affecting neighborhood cleanliness and quality of life.
• Develops and recommends policies, programs, legislation, and operational improvements to strengthen the City's ability to prevent and respond to persistent quality-of-life issues.
• Provides executive oversight of financial and organizational resources within the Clean and Green portfolio, including operating and capital priorities, staffing strategies, contracts, grants, and other investments.
• Builds and maintains partnerships with City departments, community organizations, business associations, residents, nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholders to coordinate neighborhood improvement initiatives and increase community engagement.
• Represents the City and the Office of Clean and Green Initiatives before City Council, community organizations, governmental partners, the media, and other stakeholders and communicates progress toward citywide cleanliness and quality-of-life goals.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Generous retirement savings options.
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships (10% to 40% savings) with partner colleges and universities, extending in some cases to spouse and dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive