Deputy Executive Director - General Services

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $134,933.00 - $175,000.00/year.

We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. In this position you can expect to work on site at the Wellington Webb Building, 201 W. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80202 four (4) days per week.

Who We Are & What You'll Do

General Services serves as the operational backbone of the City and County of Denver — delivering on our charge to We Source. We Sustain. We Safeguard. We support more than 40 city agencies, departments, and offices by providing essential services that keep the city running efficiently, equitably, and securely.

General Services oversees a broad portfolio for more than six million square feet across 140+ city facilities and structures that includes:

• Facility management operations
• Citywide security operations
• Utility management and payments
• Facility sustainability, energy efficiency, and resilience initiatives
• Citywide procurement and contract management of goods and services
• Surplus property disposition
• Small, minority-, and women-owned business procurement and contracting programs

The Department of General Services is seeking a Deputy Executive Director to serve as one of two Deputy Executive Directors providing shared executive oversight across multiple divisions and departments. This role offers a unique opportunity for an accomplished leader to help advance department-wide strategic priorities while strengthening operational excellence across assigned portfolios.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Deputy Executive Director serves as a core member of the General Services senior leadership team, partnering closely with the Executive Director, fellow Deputy Executive Director, and division leaders to drive performance, foster innovation, and support organizational transformation.

What you will do:

• Serve as a senior advisor to the Executive Director, providing recommendations on organizational strategy, operations, staffing, and performance.
• Lead development of annual and multi-year operational plans aligned with General Services' strategic goals.
• Oversee budget development, oversight, and financial performance, recommending adjustments as needed.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics; guide corrective actions to ensure accountability and results.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and operational standards that promote compliance, efficiency, and strong customer experience.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with city agencies, elected officials, and community and business partners.
• Represent General Services in meetings with executive leadership, elected and appointed officials, and external partners.
• Build inclusive, high-performing workplace culture. Coach, mentor, and develop leaders and staff while championing continuous improvement and operational innovation.
• Participate in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as needed.

What You'll Bring

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Experienced, engaged, and visionary leader who is committed to excellence.
• Extensive finance and budget expertise for large multi-section operations. Strategic planning and operational execution experience.
• Experience in project management and enterprise procurement.
• At least five years of demonstrated change management experience and leading process improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-functioning teams.
• Experience with contract negotiation and management. Strong interpersonal skills, as well as written and verbal communication skills with diverse stakeholders.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in a related field based on a specific position(s).
• Experience Requirement: Five (5) years of leadership experience, which must have included director-level management responsibilities. One (1) year of management experience must include budget and fiscal oversight responsibility, evaluation of business processes, and policy and decision-making experience with planning and organizing multiple programs, projects, operations or functions.
• Education/Experience Equivalency: Two (2) years of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
• License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until February 11, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than February 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

Position Salary Range: $134,933.00 - $229,386.00

Target Pay: $134,933.00 - $175,000.00/year, based on experience and education