Employment Opportunity

Community Services Director

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About Georgetown

Conveniently located along I-35 on the northern edge of the Austin Metro area, Georgetown is a beautiful city nestled between the North and South San Gabriel Rivers.

Founded in 1848, Georgetown is the county seat for Williamson County and was originally the agricultural trade center for the area. Georgetown is a home-rule charter City and operates under the council-manager form of government. The mayor is elected at-large and seven council members are elected from single-member districts and serve staggered, three-year terms.

Georgetown is the seventh fastest growing city in the nation and the third safest city of its size in Texas. Since 2010, the population has increased more than 56 percent. People choose Georgetown because it is a safe city with a high-quality of life, great parks, an award-winning library, a low tax rate, and the Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas.

The 2018 citizen survey showed more than 80 percent of Georgetown residents believe the value of the city taxes paid is either good or excellent, while 98 percent said the quality of life in Georgetown is either good or excellent. Georgetown was honored to be named No. 1 on The South’s Best Cities to Live 2018 list by Southern Living magazine.

The City of Georgetown has

over 700 full-time employees

providing a full array of

municipal services.

Home to the Most Beautiful

Town Square in Texas,

Georgetown has an enviable

quality of life with abundant

employment, educational,

and recreational

opportunities.

The Opportunity

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georgetown.org/jobs for

the job posting and the

Full Job Description.

The City of Georgetown, Texas offers an experienced Community Services Director an outstanding professional challenge in an ideal location.

The selected candidate:

• Manages, participates in, and initiates the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommends appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.

• Aids in and reviews the development of annual work plans for the Animal Services, Code Enforcement and Emergency Management services; meets with departmental leadership team to identify and resolve problems; assigns work activities, projects and programs.

• Responds to inquiries and concerns from property owners, residents, and businesses as needed and represents the City at various neighborhood associations and civic/social/service organization meetings.

• Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; reviews performance metrics provided by supervisors that demonstrate fulfilment of their missions; assesses and monitors administrative and technology support systems, and internal reporting relationships.

• Reviews statistical reports on operations and activities including performance measurements and attends the Performance Management Program (PMP) reporting meetings; works collaboratively with the PMP Manager in the Human Resources and Organizational Development Department to ensure metrics and other forms are provided in a timely manner in advance of PMP reporting meetings; coordinates with Business Improvement Program (BIP) Manager as necessary.

• Manages and evaluates the Department's annual budget and participates in the annual budget process; forecasts of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary.

The Community Services Director

reports to the Assistant City

Manager.

The director will provide direction

and oversight to Animal Services,

Code Enforcement & Emergency

Management Services Department

Heads.

Community Services Director georgetown.org/jobs

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in government, public health,

public administration or related field.

The candidate will also demonstrate 5 years of full-time progressive responsibility

within municipal operations directly or indirectly related to one or more department

service areas. The candidate must have one year of the required experience in a

supervisory or management capacity.

Demonstrate knowledge & skills to include, but not limited to:

• Operational characteristics, services & activities of Community Services

programs; performance management, performance measurement, and project

management practices, skills & concepts.

• Working closely with other City, County, State, and Federal Officials and

employees, City Boards and Commissions and other public and private sector

entities including the general public.

Community Services Director georgetown.org/jobs

City Vision Georgetown: A caring community honoring our past and in-novating for the future.

Customer Service Mission Statement We commit to providing consistent, sincere, and proactive service.

Core Values We Value Trust, Communication, Teamwork, Professional-ism, and Work/Life Balance in order to provide outstanding service to our community.

Compensation

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The City of Georgetown is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Georgetown offers a competi t ive salary commensurate with qualifications and experi-

ence. A ful l range of benefits and relocation reimbursement may be available to the suc-

cessful candidate. Posi t ion wil l remain open unti l fi l led.

Candidates must include a cover letter and resume.

The first review of applicants will be conducted on Nov. 18.

Interviews to be scheduled December 11 -13.

The City will contact eligible candidates by Tuesday, November 26.

Qualified Candidates please visit: georgetown.org/jobs

How to Apply

Community Services Director georgetown.org/jobs