SALISBURY, Md. – Field Operations Director Tom Stevenson has announced that he will retire shortly after the new year, bringing an end to his 32-year career with the City of Salisbury.
In his time with the City, Tom has served in numerous capacities, including 5 years as City Administrator.
“Tom will be sorely missed for so many reasons,” said City Administrator and Acting Mayor, Julia Glanz. “He is well respected for his work ethic, beloved for his personality, and counted upon as a trusted advisor. The breadth and depth of his knowledge is truly remarkable.”
Tom began his career with the City in September of 1988, as a Construction Foreman. When the City later needed a Building Inspector, Tom’s experience in the field made him an ideal choice for the position.
Tom became licensed in the areas of Fire Protection, Family Dwellings, and Commercial Buildings.
He was promoted to Plans Examiner.
In 2008 Tom was once again promoted – this time to Director of the newly-formed Department of Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance.
It was a position he would occupy for only a brief period of time, as he would soon be called upon by Mayor Jim Ireton to serve as Acting City Administrator.
He oversaw the hiring of Assistant City Administrator Glanz, and managed the crucial early stages of some of the City’s most important projects, including the Main St. Master Plan and Riverwalk Amphitheater, among others.
In 2017, the City implemented structural changes, leading to the creation of several new departments which had previously been centralized.
The Department of Field Operations would focus on parks, streets and sidewalks, trash and recycling, fleet maintenance, and other tasks related to physical infrastructure.
Stevenson was appointed Director of Field Operations, and has held the position ever since, seeing the City through multiple storm events, massive infrastructure projects, and a significant increase in events throughout the City, including the Salisbury Marathon and National Folk Festival.
The City of Salisbury will begin accepting applications for Director of Field Operations within the coming days. The position will be listed on the City’s website, at www.salisbury.md/careers, as well as the City’s Facebook page, at www.facebook.com/CityofSBY.