Assistant Central Services Director

Great communities depend on the work people don't always see.

Athens-Clarke County Central Services Department helps keep Athens-Clarke County's facilities, fleet, landscapes, equipment, parking assets, and internal services working safely and effectively. As Assistant Central Services Director
, you'll help lead the people, projects, budgets, and resources behind those essential services.

You'll work across county government, partner with other departments, support long-term planning, and help turn public resources into reliable services for our community.

Central Services Director

Exempt
- Executive

Regular Non-Merit; serves at the discretion of the Central Services Director

127 ($88,888.00 - $) Depending on Qualifications

No

The purpose of this job is to direct the activities of the Central Services Department. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating activities of central services administration, facilities management, fleet management, internal support, landscape management, and assisting with the overall administration of the Central Services Department, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

• WORK SCHEDULE:
  
  Monday
  - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm; some evenings.
• May be required to work on religious holidays.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Must work cooperatively with others.
• When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy
• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering / Architecture, Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Six years of progressive management level experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Four years of management level supervisory experience is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Public experience preferred.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff, handling all employee concerns, directing work assignments, counseling and disciplining employees when necessary, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Performs duties of Central Services Director in his/her absence.
• Directs, plans, and coordinates the activities of the various divisions of Central Services.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations; ACCUG Policies; and Central Services policies and procedures.
• Assists the Central Service Director in the oversight of department functions and projects, by directing, planning, and coordinating the activities of the various divisions of the Central Services Department.
• Assists with the development, preparation, and management of the annual department budget, including the capital budget and affiliated SPLOST budgets.
• Supports departmental procurement by developing solicitations, serving on selection committees, writing and managing grants, managing purchase orders, and providing periodic reports.
• Supports the development and management of lifecycle programs for fleet, facilities, equipment, the 800 MHz system, parking decks and parking lots, and other capital assets managed or used by the department.
• Reviews department job descriptions and performance evaluations for accuracy.
• Supports the development and implementation of service delivery plans with other ACCGov departments.
• Serves on department and government committees as assigned; attends various meetings, professional workshops, seminars, and conferences; makes presentations and speaks on behalf of the department in public and government functions.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, policies and procedures of the operations of the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government and the Central Services Department.
• Knowledge of the management, operations, and functions of the government; organizational structure; and government practices, policies, and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.
• Skill in determining and maintaining project scope and timeline, with particular attention paid to budgetary constraints.
• Skill in reviewing and interpreting construction plans and engineered drawings.
• Skill in managing internal service fund budgets, including the ability to forecast and manage expenses and accurately allocate expenses to customers.
• Ability to use independent judgement and discretion in managing…