Director of General Services

Town of Vinton; Vinton (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Town of Vinton is seeking a Director of General Services to lead the town's infrastructure, public services, and daily operations with a collaborative, motivational style.

Ideal candidates will have education in civil engineering or public administration and 5–7 years of progressive municipal experience in operations, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and staff supervision, along with strong communication and integrity.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or education in civil engineering or public administration.
• 5–7 years of progressive municipal operations, budgeting, and staff supervision.
• Experience in regulatory compliance and emergency coordination.
• Strong communication and leadership with hands-on management style.

Responsibilities

• Oversee town infrastructure, public services, and daily operations.
• Provide strategic planning with hands-on leadership and staff supervision.
• Lead budgets, projects, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate emergency responses and promote safety and transparency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Integrity

Education

Civil engineering

Public administration

Job description

The Director of General Services is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the Town’s infrastructure, public services, and daily operations. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, motivating leader who balances strategic planning with hands‑on management. Candidates should have relevant education in fields such as civil engineering or public administration and five to seven years of progressive experience in municipal operations, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and staff supervision. The role requires strong communication, integrity, and the ability to lead teams, manage budgets and projects, ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate emergency responses, and promote a safe, transparent, and high‑performance work culture.

Starting Salary $105,000-$115,000 DOE/ DOQ