- Salary
- $130k – $170k/yr
- Location
- Mesquite, TX, TX
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Director
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Salary: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 (Depending on qualifications)
To direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate activities of Mesquite Housing, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Neighborhood Vitality, Volunteer Services, Youth Services, Transit Services, and Behavioral Health divisions; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; to manage and evaluate departmental staff to ensure City and departmental goals are met; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager's Office.
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SUPERVISION
General supervision is provided by the Assistant City Manager. Responsible for the direct supervision of the Manager of Housing and CDBG, Manager of Behavioral Health, Manager of Youth Services, and others as designated.
Perform other duties as assigned.EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, or closely related field.
Master’s degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible management experience in local government, or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid driver's license.
This position does not require a physical for employment.
Applicants with disabilities meeting the job requirements and capable of performing the essential functions of the job, either on their own or with reasonable accommodations, are encouraged to apply.
To direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate activities of Mesquite Housing, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Neighborhood Vitality, Volunteer Services, Youth Services, Transit Services, and Behavioral Health divisions; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; to manage and evaluate departmental staff to ensure City and departmental goals are met; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager's Office.
You can search for this position's full job description here.
SUPERVISION
General supervision is provided by the Assistant City Manager. Responsible for the direct supervision of the Manager of Housing and CDBG, Manager of Behavioral Health, Manager of Youth Services, and others as designated.
- All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Develop, plan and implement goals and objectives for each major function; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
- Assume management responsibility for services and activities as directed by the City Manager and Assistant City Manager.
- Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; prepare statistical reports on operations and activities including performance measurement; identify opportunities for improvement and review with the Assistant City Manager and City Manager; and implement improvements.
- Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the department’s budgets; direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor expenditures; direct midyear adjustments, revenue enhancements and cost containment measures as needed.
- Select, train, motivate, empower and evaluate departmental staff; provide and coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures; provide timely, accurate and thorough Performance Reviews for supervised employees, and construct employee improvement plans as required.
- Interface with City Council in both formal and informal settings to aid in modifying existing or drafting new ordinances, resolutions or other policies as requested by the Assistant City Manager and City Manager.
- Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive resident inquiries and complaints.
- Attend and participate in professional groups, committees and seminars; stay abreast of new trends and developments related to the functional areas of responsibility.
- Pursue, evaluate, and administer federal, state, local, and private funding opportunities; oversee grant applications, budgets, performance obligations, contracts, monitoring, reporting, and corrective actions across departmental programs.
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with school districts, public agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, healthcare institutions, community groups, and other stakeholders to advance departmental goals and coordinate services.
- Provide policy and program recommendations, presentations, agenda materials, and reports to the City Manager’s Office, City Council, boards, commissions, and regional governing bodies; represent the City in intergovernmental and community discussions.
- Establish departmental strategic priorities, performance measures, service standards, and continuous improvement practices; assess program results, community needs, risks, and resource allocation to guide operational and policy decisions.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, or closely related field.
Master’s degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible management experience in local government, or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid driver's license.
WORK SCHEDULE
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Additional hours as needed.
This position does not require a physical for employment.
Applicants with disabilities meeting the job requirements and capable of performing the essential functions of the job, either on their own or with reasonable accommodations, are encouraged to apply.