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Community & Economic Development Director

The Community and Economic Development Director performs complex managerial, administrative, and supervisory work in planning, organizing, and directing the city’s economic development, planning, and building divisions. As a key advisor to the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, and City Council, the Director identifies potential threats or opportunities, outlines strategic alternatives, and shapes policies to meet future community needs.

The Director

  • Assumes the lead role in attracting and retaining businesses to push economic growth as key driver of City’s revenues.
  • Oversees long-term planning to align with current and future desired priorities.
  • Oversees urban growth strategies to align with the City’s long-term vision, inter-governmental agreements, and regional compliance requirements.
  • Oversees land use and building permitting with focus on providing an efficient, effective, and customer service-oriented process.
  • Partners with external agencies to ensure the City’s strategic interests are clearly communicated and supported.
  • Directs the development, implementation, and administration of the Department budget; monitors expenditures, optimizes resource allocation, and ensures cost-effective utilization of both internal staff and external contracted services.

The City is seeking a visionary, collaborative, and solution-oriented leader who brings extensive community and economic development experience to this vital role. The ideal candidate will be an adaptable professional who pairs a strong customer-service mindset with the strategic ability to solve complex, multi-faceted municipal challenges.

Competencies & Traits

  • A proven track record of managing and mentoring high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, and building strong, trusting relationships with employees, city management, and the public.
  • An accessible leader and active listener with superior oral and written communication skills, capable of translating complex concepts into clear information for diverse audiences.
  • Demonstrated ability to oversee complex, concurrent projects, modernize departmental policies, and implement progressive goals and objectives that align with the City’s long-term vision.
  • The city welcomes seasoned directors as well as accomplished assistant directors or senior managers who are ready to step into a comprehensive department-head role.

Human Resources Director

Spokane Valley is the eighth largest city in Washington State with a current population of over 110,000 located on the eastern border of the state in the heart of the Inland Northwest. We pride ourselves on quality neighborhoods and schools along with strong business and retail centers. Friendly people, natural surroundings, and beautiful weather are part of what makes our community a favorite destination. Residents find new neighbors to be friendly, talented, and happy to help at every step. Spokane Valley continues to be the place for shopping as much as it is the place to enjoy a family event in one of our many parks. It is the home of residents who bought their first house as well as those who have discovered the amenities and unspoiled views that define the City today. The City of Spokane Valley incorporated in 2003 and encompasses approximately 38.5 square miles of land area, with room for residential, commercial and industrial expansion. Spokane Valley has become a diverse and multifaceted modern City striving to balance both reverence for the natural landscape and view growth through the lens of sustainability. Spokane Valley’s history is filled with people who shared a vision of the community unlike others and the City continues to welcome new residents and visitors alike. It also supports the businesses that serve and entertain people from across the region to enjoy sports, boating, camping, and year-round events. The City provides opportunities for a better life, along with the promise of something more.

The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The seven-member City Council is elected at large, and members serve staggered four-year terms. The City Council elects a Mayor from the Council to serve two-year terms. The City employs approximately 120.25 FTEs across nine departments. The Human Resources Director reports directly to the City Manager.

The Human Resources Director performs complex managerial, administrative, and supervisory work in planning, organizing, and managing human resources programs of the City. As a key advisor to the City Manager and Deputy City Manager, the HR Director identifies potential threats and opportunities, outlines strategic alternatives, and shapes policies to meet future staffing needs. The City acknowledges the quality of services is dependent upon a highly skilled and motivated workforce. The HR Director is a critical link in searching for and retaining employees that perform at this level.

Some specific duties include:

  • Research, development and recommendation of changes or creation of personnel policies and procedures related to all aspects of the human resources management system for the City.
  • As the chief labor relations negotiator, consults with department directors, supervisors, City Manager and Deputy City Manager to formulate management proposals for bargaining, grievance resolution, or arbitration.
  • Maintenance and administration of the compensation, benefits, and retirement plans of the City
  • Reviews requests for pay increases, initial employment, and other employment matters.
  • Serves as the Risk Manager for the City coordinating with City leadership to minimize risk exposure.

City Clerk

Under the general direction of the City Manager, the City Clerk leads and administers the City Clerk’s Office and serves as a key municipal governance professional. The position provides expert administrative and procedural guidance to the City Council, City Manager, Urban Renewal Authority, and City departments on legislative processes, official records, elections, public access to government information, licensing, and other assigned statutory and municipal responsibilities.

The City Clerk safeguards the integrity and accessibility of official City records; oversees accurate, timely, and legally compliant governance processes; and manages assigned cemetery functions. The position exercises considerable independent judgment, maintains political neutrality and confidentiality, develops staff and systems, and elevates matters requiring executive direction or legal interpretation to the City Manager or City Attorney, as appropriate.

City Council, Authority, and Governance

  • Serves as Clerk to the City Council and Urban Renewal Authority; coordinates meeting calendars, agendas, supporting materials, packets, minutes, and accurate documentation of official actions.
  • Oversees the preparation, execution, certification, publication, indexing, and permanent preservation of ordinances, resolutions, minutes, and other official legislative documents; maintains the official municipal code and coordinates code updates with departments and legal counsel.
  • Coordinates public notices and procedural compliance with applicable open meetings requirements, adopted rules, and City policies; seeks legal guidance on questions of legal interpretation.
  • Coordinates appointments, vacancies, and official records for City boards and commissions; provides procedural support and training as assigned.
  • Coordinates contracts for municipal judge and legal services and facilitates Council’s periodic review of those services as directed; maintains appropriate separation between administrative coordination and legal advice.

Public Records and Information Governance

  • Serves as custodian of designated official City records and coordinates administration of requests under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), including response tracking, deadlines, lawful disclosure, and consultation with the City Attorney on exemptions or sensitive requests.
  • Leads Citywide records management practices, including classification, retention, retrieval, preservation, authorized disposition, and employee training in accordance with applicable retention schedules and law.
  • Administers and improves electronic document and records systems, indexing, searchability, access controls, and appropriate protection of confidential or privileged records; coordinates with departments that maintain specialized records.
  • Maintains the official City seal and authenticates or certifies City documents when authorized.

Municipal Elections

  • Performs the duties of the designated municipal election official to the extent assigned by applicable law and City policy; plans and coordinates regular and special municipal elections.
  • Coordinates candidate filings, nomination petitions, ballot language and certification, public notices, campaign finance filings, and initiative, referendum, and recall processes, as applicable.
  • Works with the Weld County Clerk and Recorder, Colorado Secretary of State, City Attorney, election vendors, and election workers to ensure accurate, impartial, secure, and timely election administration.
  • Maintains election procedures, calendars, training, and official election records; provides neutral information to candidates and the public.

Licensing, Cemetery, and Assigned Services

  • Administers liquor licensing processes, including new applications, renewals, transfers, and special event permits, consistent with state law, City code, and applicable licensing authority decisions.
  • Oversees Evans Cemetery records and burial scheduling; coordinates with funeral homes, families, and City staff to maintain accurate records and respectful service.
  • Coordinates other licensing, permits, certifications, and notarial functions assigned to the City Clerk’s Office.

Leadership, Management, and Professional Standards

  • Directs departmental operations, work plans, budget requests, expenditures, staffing, performance expectations, professional development, and continuous improvement.
  • Develops documented procedures, internal controls, cross-training, and succession coverage for Council meetings, elections, records, licensing, and cemetery administration.
  • Advises the City Manager and departments on procedural and operational risks; identifies compliance concerns promptly and coordinates with the City Attorney when legal analysis is necessary.
  • Exercises sound judgment, discretion, political impartiality, integrity, and confidentiality in interactions with elected officials, employees, candidates, businesses, and residents.
  • Promotes transparency, accessible public information, responsive service, effective technology, and accurate, timely completion of statutory and organizational obligations.
  • Represents the City in professional and intergovernmental settings; researches and presents reports and recommendations; maintains current knowledge of applicable laws, professional standards, and municipal best practices.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the nature and level of the position and the City’s EDGE values: Empower, Deliver, Grow, Engage.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Manages and organizes resources, people, and workflow in a safe learning environment through open communication, budget management, professional development, and continuous improvement while demonstrating flexibility and resilience to meet objectives.
  • Functions as an advisor for departments using independent judgment and decision making to provide the necessary guidance to achieve operational and long-range results.
  • Employee possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform all the essential duties of the job safely and satisfactorily, including, but not limited to municipal governance, teamwork, problem-solving, relationship-building, customer service, detail oriented, technology/equipment proficiency, policy adherence, time management, result-orientation, research and analyzing data, decision-making, self-motivation, stewardship, integrity, and upholding our EDGE core values.
  • Ability to listen to, read, understand, and communicate the English language both orally and in writing so others can understand, such as correspondence, report writing, and emails.
  • To support consistent high-quality service for our community and each other, it is the expectation of all employees to be punctual and have good attendance and to communicate effectively for scheduling conflicts or when taking leave according to city policy.
  • Thorough working knowledge of municipal governance, Council meeting procedures, records retention, public records administration, election processes, and applicable Colorado municipal statutes and regulations.
  • Ability to apply policies and procedures independently, identify issues requiring legal counsel, manage competing statutory deadlines, and maintain meticulous records and documentation.
  • Strong written and oral communication, diplomacy, customer service, supervisory, budget, organizational, research, and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency with agenda management, electronic records and document management, office productivity tools, and the ability to implement improved systems and workflows.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with City Council, executive leadership, department directors, outside agencies, and the public while remaining impartial and maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
  • As a member of the City of Evans team, employees are privileged to serve each other and the community, therefore, will be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

Community Police Officer

This is full performance law enforcement and crime prevention work. Employees occupying positions of this class are responsible for the protection of life and property through enforcing statutes and laws; rendering emergency assistance to the public in a wide variety of situations; performing standard crime and accident prevention duties; serving arrest warrants; dispatching police services; issuing citations for violation of city ordinances and state statutes; identifying and recovering stolen property; investigating traffic crashes and initial investigation of crimes; deciding whether to arrest or not, as well as when to use physical force or deadly physical force. Work involves an element of personal danger and incumbents are responsible for enforcing statutes and laws with minimal supervision. Work is occasionally reviewed while it is being performed but is primarily reviewed by a supervisor who reads reports and evaluates results of completed work. During their probationary period, officers receive classroom and on-the-job training related to police work applying these to work situations. They are transferred from Divisions to Precincts; details within these; and from one shift to another at two-week to four-month intervals to acquaint them with various aspects of work within the bureau. Throughout this period, officers perform the full range of Police Officer duties under the immediate supervision of an experienced Police Officer or higher graded person.

Typical Duties/Examples of Work

  • Patrols a designated area of the city in a police patrol vehicle or on foot to deter and discover crime and enforce traffic ordinances; does on-the-scene investigations of incidents, aids persons in trouble, and renders other public services as needed, and makes referrals to other public or private services or agencies as appropriate.
  • Issues citations to violators of city ordinances and state statutes; serves warrants of arrest; arrests persons on misdemeanor and felony charges; handcuffs and searches arrested persons and secures their custody and property; completes necessary reports concerning the alleged crime, the circumstances of arrest, evidence obtained, and the names of witnesses, victims, complainants, reporting persons, and suspects.
  • Responds to reports of possible crime and takes initial action as situation requires to secure the scene; administers emergency first aid; interviews available victims, witnesses, and suspects; gathers evidence and arrests suspects; completes incident and arrest reports; investigates persons suspected of being engaged in crime; ascertains and secures evidence pertaining to alleged crime; arrests suspects based on probable cause; and requests specialized assistance as needed.
  • Responds to automobile crashes; administers emergency first aid and summons necessary assistance; interviews drivers, passengers, and witnesses; makes general drawings of accident scenes, noting details and completes standard crash report; issues citations or makes arrests as situation warrants.
  • Performs traffic enforcement duties, including traffic stops, investigation of traffic violations and traffic crimes, arrests of drivers or passengers who have committed crimes, towing and inventory-searching of vehicles. Investigates and assists drivers in stalled vehicles and summons necessary assistance; assists pedestrians, bicyclists, or other citizens who appear to be hurt or in trouble; interviews persons with complaints or inquiries, gives information on laws and ordinances, and attempts to resolve the problem or to direct them to proper authorities.
  • Investigates family disputes and reports of maltreatment of children; takes suspects into custody, as needed, or refers them to appropriate agencies, such as juvenile and medical authorities. Investigates reports about missing persons and children.
  • Performs guard duty in court or serves as bodyguard to public officials or threatened persons; transfers prisoners to jails and medical facilities if needed; testifies in court.
  • Develops contacts to obtain information about crime; maintains contact with paroled criminals and suspects at large.
  • Performs specialized duties depending upon individual officer’s background, training, and abilities and the needs of the bureau.
  • Broadcasts and receives messages via radio(voice) and Mobile Data Computer (MDC); maintains contact with field units; asks for assistance and additional help when appropriate due to incident type and scope.

Not all the work performed is specifically described. Not all tasks are done at all work locations.

Housing Director

The City of Portland, Oregon, seeks an experienced, visionary, equity-centered executive to serve as its next Housing Director. This is an opportunity to lead one of the nation’s most complex, consequential, and evolving housing organizations – shaping how Portland responds to housing affordability, homelessness, shelter, and the broader housing continuum. This role offers the chance to bring people together, strengthen the Portland Housing Bureau, and help build a coordinated, effective, customer-focused system to ensure long-term, improved housing affordability for all Portlanders.

As the City of Portland’s chief administrative and housing policy official, the Director leads the Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) in addressing the community’s needs along the homelessness-to-housing continuum. The Director oversees comprehensive programs that finance and preserve affordable rental housing, expand homeownership, prevent displacement, protect renters, and support initiatives to end homelessness. PHB serves as both a major municipal funder and collaborative convener, regulating an expanding portfolio of more than 19,000 affordable housing units across the city.

The incoming Director steps into the role during a period of significant civic and organizational transformation. In addition to supporting the modernization of Portland’s municipal governance structure and the systems that support it, the Director plays a vital role in post-pandemic economic recovery, partnering across sectors to revitalize Portland’s downtown core through expanded and innovative housing opportunities. The Director manages substantial capital investments, including Tax Increment Financing, federal entitlement grants such as Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and HOME, local housing bond revenues, and the City’s General Fund, among others.

The Director reports directly to the Deputy City Administrator for the Community and Economic Development Service Area and works in partnership with other City bureaus and programs. Working in close collaboration with City leadership, Metro, the Multnomah County Homeless Services Department, Oregon Housing and Community Services, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), community-based nonprofits, culturally specific providers, and private developers, the Director will be a crucial nexus in advancing housing justice and delivering reliable, sustainable, community-wide solutions.

Fire Chief

The City of Lewisville, Texas is offering an exceptional leadership opportunity for an accomplished municipal fire service executive to serve as Fire Chief. The Fire Chief will lead a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering exemplary fire prevention, suppression, emergency medical, and community risk reduction services. This is an opportunity to join a progressive organization and community with strong leadership, engaged residents, and a clear commitment to delivering high-quality services and shaping Lewisville’s future.

About Lewisville

Lewisville is a thriving lakeside community located 26 miles northwest of downtown Dallas along Interstate 35E. Situated in southeast Denton County—one of the nation’s fastest-growing areas—Lewisville is home to more than 140,880 residents across approximately 47 square miles. With convenient access to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and the region’s major transportation corridors, Lewisville offers exceptional connectivity and accessibility. Lewisville blends small-town charm with big-city amenities and a distinctive, down-to-earth spirit. It is a hardworking community that values authenticity, connection, and service—where people show up, dig in, and deliver with integrity and purpose. Natural amenities enhance Lewisville’s outstanding quality of life. Lewisville Lake encompasses approximately 29,000 acres and 233 miles of shoreline offering exceptional opportunities for fishing, boating, and water sports. More than 9,000 acres of protected natural areas surrounding the lake provide residents and visitors with abundant opportunities to enjoy the outdoors.

The Fire Department

The Lewisville Fire Department (LFD) is committed to excellence in fire prevention, public education, and community risk reduction. Through proactive initiatives, LFD works to enhance public safety, reduce injuries, and minimize property loss. The Department’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its Insurance Services Office (ISO) Class 1 rating, placing Lewisville among the top one percent of communities nationwide for fire protection. Strategic investments in infrastructure, resource deployment, and a state-of-the-art training facility position the LFD to sustain this distinction.

As Lewisville has grown in population and land area, so too has its Fire Department. New fire stations, modern apparatus, expanded services, and evolving operational strategies have enabled the Department to meet the changing needs of the community. LFD encompasses eight fire stations, one of which is a multi-company or “heavy house” station. The Tittle-McFadden Public Safety Center jointly houses both fire and police operations. Staff hone their skills through departmental and interagency training at the new John Ashman Fire Training Complex which is jointly shared with the Flower Mound and Highland Village Fire Departments.

The Position

The City of Lewisville is seeking a contemporary, forward-thinking fire service leader to serve as its next Fire Chief. Reporting to the City Manager’s Office, and serving on the Executive Leadership Team, the Fire Chief provides strategic operational and administrative leadership for the Lewisville Fire Department in the areas of suppression, rescue, prevention, and emergency medical services. The Lewisville Fire Department is well-equipped with modern technology and resources. The next Chief will have an opportunity to build on this solid foundation through creative workforce strategies, organizational innovation, and inclusive engagement—bringing people together to address challenges and position the Department for continued excellence. The next Fire Chief will be a relationship builder; a strong communicator; an emotionally intelligent leader; a strategic thinker; a leader who is visible and engaged; a collaborative executive; a thoughtful change leader; a credible and accomplished fire professional; and a responsible steward of personnel, finances and public resources.

As a member of the City’s executive leadership team, the Fire Chief must think beyond the boundaries of the Department and contribute to citywide success. The ideal candidate will build effective relationships with the City Manager’s Office and other executives, elected officials, regional partners, employee associations, and diverse community stakeholders. The Chief will understand how Fire Department decisions affect the broader organization and community and will actively build trust before it is needed most.

Finance Director

Essential Tasks

The tasks listed below represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the class’s type of work as necessary.

  • Plans organizes and directs all programs and activities of the Finance Department, including accounts receivable and payable, utility and tax billing and collections, general accounting, payroll, and financial reporting.
  • Supervises department professional, technical, and support staff; assigns workloads and establishes work schedules; directs and supervises duties of assigned staff. Supervisory duties include instructing, assigning, reviewing, and planning others’ work; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; approving employee discipline; and recommending employee promotions, transfers, discharge, and salary increases.
  • Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed.
  • Provides adequate training and development of department staff.
  • Performs or assists subordinates with complex duties; investigates and corrects technical errors.
  • Serves as the Town’s chief financial adviser, directly assisting the Town Manager and Town Board in financial matters and regarding various special projects.
  • Works with the Town Manager and Town Board to direct the formation of financial policies and the final preparation of the annual budget.
  • Establishes and maintains internal control procedures and ensures compliance with recognized accounting and reporting methods.
  • Develops, analyzes, and interprets statistical and accounting information to evaluate the Town’s fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness.
  • Determines revenue projections based on projected expenditures and revenues.
  • Directs the preparation and administration of the Town’s operating and capital improvement budgets; reviews budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs; prepares budget revisions for Board approval during the year; monitors revenues and expenditures and performs appropriate cost control activities.
  • Develops and administers the department budget; ensures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
  • Manages the receipt and investment of all revenues, monitors available cash, and maintains related documentation.
  • Obtains financing approval from the Local Government Commission; prepares requests for proposals for financing; recommends the bidder who best meets the Town’s needs; negotiates and arranges financing agreements with the successful bidder.
  • Prepares year-end journal entries.
  • Understands the intricacies of being an Electricity, the various enterprise funds, and how to accrue expenditures accurately.
  • Schedules independent auditors; assists auditors during the audit process; prepares audit papers; follows up on findings to ensure improvement to financial systems.
  • Prepares various studies, reports, and related information for decision-making purposes; prepares periodic and special financial reports as required by the Town and other agencies.
  • Coordinates department activities and functions with those of other Town departments and outside agencies as appropriate.
  • Conducts and attends staff meetings as required; represents the Town at various conferences and meetings; attends training, conferences, and seminars as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
  • Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints, and requests for assistance from Town personnel, elected officials, and citizens regarding general municipal financial matters; presents financial information and issues to external groups as required.

Data Involvement

Requires synthesizing or integrating analysis of data or information to discover facts or develop knowledge or interpretations; it changes policies, procedures, or methodologies based on new facts, knowledge, or interpretations.

Requires handling or using machines requiring moderate instruction and experience, such as computers, and software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or related software. Knowledge of “Tyler Munis” software.

People Involvement

Requires negotiating and exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policy and programs or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.

Reasoning Requirements

Requires performing work involving the application of principles of logical thinking to diagnose or define problems, collect data, and solve abstract problems with widespread unit or organizational impact.

Mathematical Requirements

Requires using algebra working with such factors as exponents, logarithms, linear and quadratic equations; concepts of analytic geometry, differentiation, and integration of algebraic functions; statistics, applying such functions as frequency distribution, reliability, validity, and correlation techniques; finance and economics using financial and econometric models.

Language Requirements

Requires reading journals, manuals, and professional publications; speaking informally to groups of co-workers, staff in other organizational agencies, the general public, and people in different organizations; presenting training; composing original reports, training, and other written materials, using proper language, punctuation, grammar, and style.

Mental Requirments

Requires using advanced professional-level work methods and practices in the analysis, coordination, or interpretation of work of a professional, engineering, fiscal, legal, managerial, or scientific nature and the ability to formulate important recommendations or make technical decisions that have an organization-wide impact. Requires sustained, intense concentration for accurate results and continuous exposure to sustained unusual pressure.

City Manager

The City Manager serves as the Chief Administrative Officer of the City of Bandon and is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and overseeing all municipal operations in accordance with the City Charter, City ordinances, and policies established by the City Council.

The City Manager provides strategic leadership and professional management to ensure the efficient delivery of municipal services while maintaining fiscal responsibility, organizational excellence, and outstanding customer service. The City Manager works collaboratively with the City Council, employees, residents, businesses, and partner agencies to achieve the Council’s goals and uphold the City’s mission.

The City Manager is expected to maintain the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, transparency, and ethical conduct while fostering a workplace culture built on teamwork, accountability, innovation, and respect.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Administration

  • Provide overall leadership and direction for all City departments and operations.
  • Implement policies established by the City Council.
  • Recommend policies, programs, ordinances, and administrative procedures that improve City services.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.
  • Promote innovation and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
  • Maintain an open-door policy that encourages communication, accessibility, and collaboration among employees, elected officials, and members of the public.
  • Foster a positive organizational culture built on professionalism, accountability, and mutual respect.
  • Coordinate the work of all City departments to ensure efficient delivery of services.

City Council Relations

  • Attend all meetings of the City Council unless excused.
  • Keep the City Council fully informed regarding City operations, emerging issues, financial conditions, and community concerns.
  • Work collaboratively with the City Recorder in the preparation and review of City Council agendas, agenda reports, ordinances, resolutions, policy documents, meeting packets, official records, and meeting minutes, ensuring all materials are accurate, legally compliant, and distributed in accordance with applicable laws and established deadlines. Provide objective and professional advice while faithfully implementing Council decisions.
  • Assist the Council in establishing short-term and long-range strategic goals.
  • Maintain effective communication with elected officials while respecting the policy-making role of the Council and the administrative role of the City Manager.

Financial Management

  • Direct the City’s financial operations in cooperation with the Finance Director.
  • Prepare and present the annual budget and Capital Improvement Program.
  • Ensure sound fiscal management and long-term financial stability.
  • Recommend appropriate revenue sources and expenditure controls.
  • Administer purchasing in accordance with City policy.
  • Oversee grant administration, reporting, and compliance.
  • Protect City assets through sound financial practices and internal controls.

Personnel Management

  • Direct the recruitment, hiring, supervision, evaluation, discipline, and separation of employees as provided by the City Charter and personnel policies.
  • Supervise department directors and evaluate their performance.
  • Encourage employee development, training, and succession planning.
  • Promote a safe, respectful, and productive workplace.
  • Foster teamwork and communication throughout the organization.

Utility and Infrastructure Management

  • Provide administrative oversight of the City’s electric, water, wastewater, streets, parks, and other public infrastructure.
  • Recommend capital improvements based on operational needs and long-term planning.
  • Monitor utility performance and regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure maintenance of City-owned facilities and equipment.

Community Relations

  • Serve as the City’s chief administrative representative to the public.
  • Build positive working relationships with residents, businesses, community organizations, and stakeholders.
  • Respond to citizen concerns in a timely, fair, and professional manner.
  • Promote transparency through open communication and public engagement.
  • Represent the City at community events and public meetings.

Intergovernmental Relations

  • Maintain cooperative working relationships with local, regional, state, tribal, and federal agencies.
  • Monitor legislative activities affecting municipal government.
  • Advocate for the City’s interests before governmental agencies.
  • Participate in professional organizations and municipal associations.

Emergency Management

  • Serve as a member of the City’s Emergency Management Team.
  • Coordinate City operations during emergencies and natural disasters.
  • Ensure continuity of essential government services.
  • Work with emergency response partners to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community.

Strategic Planning and Economic Development

  • Assist the City Council in developing long-range strategic priorities.
  • Encourage responsible economic development consistent with community values.
  • Identify opportunities to improve municipal services through innovation and technology.
  • Pursue grants and outside funding opportunities.
  • Support long-range planning efforts and infrastructure investments.

Chief Deputy Registrar/Deputy of Elections

Are you searching for a unique administrative career opportunity in a position that has a direct and meaningful impact on the local community? If so, consider applying for the Chief Deputy Registrar/Deputy of Elections position with the City of Harrisonburg’s Office of Elections.

The Chief Deputy Registrar/Deputy of Elections role is a full-time, exempt position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $26.67 – $29.34 per hour (equivalent to $55,473 – $61,027 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate’s qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy. In this role, you’ll have an opportunity to perform a variety of administrative duties in the Office of Elections while supervising assigned staff and volunteers (average of 4 but varies depending upon elections).

As the Chief Deputy Registrar/Deputy of Elections, you’ll:

  • Perform updates related to all functions of the statewide voter registration system including registration data, absentee ballot applications, election night/other reporting, campaign finance, and redistricting functions;
  • Utilize the voting system and perform testing for logic and accuracy before every election, troubleshoot issues with the system, coordinate system repairs, prepare election night reports, and conduct final tallies of votes;
  • Prepare ballot boxes, assistive equipment, tables, privacy booths, battery backups, extension cords, signage, and other items for in-person voting;
  • Conduct logic and accuracy testing for the pollbook system before each election and coordinate information technology security maintenance;
  • Assist the Director with updating software, cross-check the list of votes and absentee ballot status, and identify the software needs related to the specific election (e.g., general, special, primary, or dual primary);
  • Assist the Director in ensuring that the Office of Elections is properly staffed pursuant to state requirements for all voting activities, including early voting;
  • Conduct ballot design and testing for enhanced voting (i.e., emailing ballots to overseas voters, voters requiring accessibility assistance, etc.) and hand-tallying votes upon ballot return;
  • Ensure full compliance with the applicable Virginia Department of Elections program related to training and education, conducting proper information technology security compliance, tracking polling places, and tracking approved vendors;
  • Assist the Director with meetings of the Electoral Board, including but not limited to, assisting the Board with canvass, audits, and recounts, and with general updates related to operations;
  • Assist the Director with the training of election officers on a regular schedule that accommodates staff members and volunteers;
  • Assist the Director with audits and recounts following elections;
  • Maintain updated information on election laws and regulations, educate candidates about required campaign finance reports, ensure forms and petitions to qualify as a candidate with ballot access are complete and correct, and communicate with candidates about applicable deadlines;
  • Ensure compliance with records retention laws and regulations;
    Complete administrative personnel actions related to the employment cycle, complete payroll submittals, and schedule employees and volunteers to adequately staff the Office;
  • Complete accounts payable documentation;
  • Assist the Director in the development of the Department budget;
  • Assist with community relations with colleges, universities, and long-term care facilities;
  • Assist the Director with tracking pending legislation and evaluate the potential impact on practices, procedures, and resources;
  • Ensure continuity of operations and assume duties in the Director’s absence;
  • Operate a City vehicle in the performance of duties;
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Deputy Chief of Police

The City of Harrisonburg (pop. approximately 56,879). Located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley and one of the fastest-growing cities in Virginia, the City is a thriving, multicultural university city and is home to James Madison University and Eastern Mennonite University. The Harrisonburg Police Department protects the constitutional rights of all members of our community and further partners with stakeholders and others to solve problems, reduce crime, and improve the quality of life for residents, visitors, students, and community members.

The Harrisonburg Police Department is searching for a dynamic and forward-thinking Deputy Chief of Police to join the Command Staff, which is currently made up of a Special Operations Captain, Patrol Operations Captain, Criminal Investigations Division Captain, and Chief of Police.

The candidate selected for this position will report to the Chief of Police. The Deputy Chief of Police is responsible for directing staff, policy development, program planning, fiscal management, and operational and strategic oversight of the department. The Deputy Chief will be a supportive leader and mentor who will motivate and develop others through relationship building and demonstrate a commitment to the ongoing health and wellness of department members. The successful candidate is a natural collaborator, a leader who will seek out opportunities to improve and enhance the department through partnership with community stakeholders and community members. The ideal Deputy Chief is well-versed in policing methods and trends and intentionally introduces emerging technologies and methodologies to support the current and future needs of the department.