Deputy Director, PW Sanitation

Join DeKalb County Government as Deputy Director Sanitation & Beautification. Lead with Integrity. Drive Operational Excellence!

Are you a proven leader with a passion for public service and community impact Do you thrive on building strong teams managing large-scale operations and driving innovation in essential public services If so DeKalb County Government is seeking you to be our next Deputy Director Sanitation & Beautification.

Ideal Candidate Profile Deputy Director Sanitation & Beautification

The ideal candidate is an accomplished public works leader with 10 years of progressive experience in solid waste management and at least 3 years in senior leadership of a comparably sized operation. They hold a degree in Public/Business Administration Engineering or Environmental Sciences and bring expertise in strategic planning regulatory compliance and large-scale operations management. Skilled in leading diverse teams managing multimillion-dollar budgets and fostering intergovernmental and community partnerships this individual demonstrates strong decision-making integrity and a commitment to environmental stewardship. They maintain a valid Georgia drivers license and will obtain/hold the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Manager of Collection Systems certification. This position will report to the Director of Public Works.

Leadership & Management

• Demonstrated success in managing coaching and developing a large diverse staff.

• Skilled in workforce planning scheduling performance evaluations and employee relations.

• Strong communicator and liaison between staff executive leadership elected officials and external stakeholders.

Strategic & Operational Expertise

• Ability to set departmental vision develop strategies and implement policies aligned with Countywide goals.

• Experienced in business process improvement contract/fee structuring and intergovernmental agreements.

• Adept at preparing and managing multimillion-dollar budgets including operations capital projects and enterprise fund oversight.

Regulatory & Technical Knowledge

• Comprehensive understanding of federal state and local regulations governing solid waste composting emissions wetlands and related permits.

• Skilled in negotiating with regulatory agencies and ensuring full compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and other requirements.

• Serves as technical advisor on environmental compliance and waste management best practices.

External Representation & Community Engagement

• Trusted spokesperson with the ability to represent the County at senior-level meetings board sessions and community forums.

• Actively engages with professional associations (e.g. Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) American Public Works Association (APWA) to promote best practices and foster innovation.

• Capable of building community partnerships and enhancing the Countys public image.

Key Attributes

• Strategic thinker with sound judgment and decision-making skills.

• Strong leadership presence with integrity accountability and initiative.

• Skilled in balancing operational excellence fiscal responsibility and community/environmental stewardship.

Make a Difference in DeKalb County!

DeKalb County is the fourth-largest county in Georgia home to an estimated 780000 residents. Spanning approximately 271 square miles the county includes part of Atlanta as well as the cities of Avondale Estates Brookhaven Chamblee Clarkston Decatur Doraville Dunwoody Lithonia Pine Lake Stonecrest Stone Mountain Tucker and several unincorporated areas. With easy access to four major interstates and the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) commuting is convenient. DeKalb County is experiencing remarkable growth offering plenty to explore. Discover more at .

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the Countys top elected official. The County has 45 departments with the department heads reporting to the CEO through the Chief Operating Officer (COO). Like other County governments there is a Board of Commissioners (BOC) that comprises the legislative branch a court system that is the judicial branch and other elected officials and constitutional officers.

The Deputy Director reporting to the Director of Public Works provides executive leadership and strategic direction for the Countys Sanitation and Beautification operations. This role partners closely with the Director to drive initiatives that ensure clean safe and visually appealing communities across DeKalb County. The Deputy Director leads efforts to enhance operational efficiency strengthen interdepartmental collaboration and advance community engagement initiatives that promote environmental stewardship and civic pride. Additionally this position oversees and manages an annual budget of approximately $110 million ensuring the effective allocation of resources to support the Countys mission and long-term sustainability goals.

Total Rewards Highlights

DeKalb County values its employees and offers a highly competitive total rewards package including:

• Salary: $190000 (negotiable depending on experience and qualifications)
• Hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution pension plan
• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance options
• Life insurance benefit equal to 2.25 times annual salary
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Deferred Compensation
• Peach State Federal Credit Union
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid leave -13 days of sick leave and a minimum 15 days of annual leave per year
• Relocation reimbursement

This position is Merit-Exempt and serves under the purview of the CEO.

Apply today and help us keep DeKalb County clean sustainable and thriving!