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• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
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Agency Description

The Office of Clean and Green Initiatives addresses quality of life issues like litter and graffiti, starting in the city's most underserved neighborhoods. 

The Office was created to solve persistent quality of life problems and help build a safer, cleaner, and greener city. We're creating a data-driven action plan to guide our work and proactively address: 

• Litter. 

• Illegal dumping. 

• Graffiti. 

• Abandoned automobiles. 

• Vacant lots. 

• Nuisance properties. 

The Office of Clean and Green Initiatives oversees: 

• The Department of Sanitation 

• The Community Life Improvement Program (CLIP) 

• The PHL Taking Care of Business Clean Corridors Program 

Position Summary 

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. 

This role reports directly to the Mayor.  

Essential Functions 

• 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.  

Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

Knowledge 

• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of executive management, public administration, organizational leadership, and strategic planning. 

• Thorough knowledge of municipal operations and service-delivery systems related to sanitation, neighborhood services, code enforcement, public spaces, and quality-of-life initiatives. 

• Considerable knowledge of performance management, data-driven decision-making, program evaluation, and operational improvement. 

• Considerable knowledge of governmental budgeting, resource allocation, contracting, and organizational management. 

• Considerable knowledge of community engagement, intergovernmental relations, and stakeholder management in a large urban environment. 

Skills 

• Strong executive leadership and strategic planning skills. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate data into operational priorities and policy recommendations. 

• Strong organizational and management skills with the ability to oversee multiple departments, programs, and complex citywide initiatives. 

• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills. 

• Strong relationship-building, negotiation, and collaboration skills with diverse internal and external stakeholders. 

Abilities 

• Ability to provide executive direction to large, complex operational departments and programs. 

• Ability to establish citywide strategy and translate policy priorities into measurable operational outcomes. 

• Ability to analyze complex organizational, operational, financial, and policy issues and develop effective solutions. 

• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple City departments and establish accountability for shared outcomes. 

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion and effectively advise and represent senior City leadership. 

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. A master's degree is preferred. 

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. 

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Salary Range: $175,000 - $215,000

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:

• Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

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