Chief Housing & Community Services Officer

Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. seeks an experienced executive to direct and coordinate the City of Mesquite’s Housing, CDBG, neighborhood vitality, volunteer and youth services, transit, and behavioral health programs.

The role supervises staff, interfaces with City departments, manages budgets, and advances policies and strategic goals. A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred, with at least five years of senior local government management experience.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate activities of Mesquite Housing, the CDBG, Neighborhood Vitality, Volunteer Services, Youth Services, Transit Services, and Behavioral Health divisions.
• Coordinate activities with other City departments and outside agencies to meet city and departmental goals.
• Provide supervision and complex administrative support to the City Manager's Office.
• Develop budgets, monitor expenditures, and implement midyear adjustments and cost containment measures.
• Pursue and administer funding opportunities including grants and contracts; monitor performance and reporting.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration/public administration/closely related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Strategic Government Resources, Inc. seeks an experienced executive to direct and coordinate the City of Mesquite’s Housing, CDBG, neighborhood vitality, volunteer and youth services, transit, and behavioral health programs.

The role supervises staff, interfaces with City departments, manages budgets, and advances policies and strategic goals. A Bachelor’s degree is required; a Master’s degree is preferred, with at least five years of senior local government management experience.