Assistant Director of Community Services

Summary

This requisition expires on July 1, 2026 but may close earlier if the position is filled prior to the expiration date.

Responsible for guiding and supporting the Community Services Department's programs, projects, and services that promote healthy, resilient, and safe neighborhoods through addressing and managing human, housing, and neighborhood services.

Essential Functions and Other Important Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

DUTIES

* Coordinate projects, programs, and service delivery activities that advance the Community Services Department's goals and objectives, including planning and evaluating special projects, procedures, systems, standards, and services.

* Assist in conducting research, gathering and analyzing data, and preparing reports, graphs, charts, and other materials for internal and external meetings.

* Analyze and evaluate programs to identify service gaps and ensure alignment with City Management and Council priorities; implement corrective actions based on identified service gaps to ensure alignment with City priorities and improvement to programs, service delivery, and operations of the department.

* Assist in department planning efforts, initiatives, and program development; foster active coordination and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders including, but not limited to, other governmental entities, non-profit organizations, and community organizations, to strengthen the provision of services to the community.

* Coordinate the administration of community partnerships, programs, and City Council initiated projects including, but not limited to, preservation of housing affordability, creation of homelessness initiatives, crisis mental health programming, and other complex community needs.

* Coordinate the activities of departmental staff in the administration of Federal and State grant programs including, but not limited to, the Community Development Block Grant, Home Investment Partnerships Program, and Emergency Solutions Grant; ensure grant and program use is within regulations and compliance for continued funding and investment into the community.

* Ensure compliance with State and Local codes, regulations and laws including enforcement, technical, financial, and operational activities of code enforcement personnel.

* Serve as staff liaison to the City's Community Services Advisory Committee; ensure agendas and associated materials, minutes, and meetings are posted and handled appropriately.

* Monitor and evaluate legislative and/or regulatory activity that could have an impact on Community Services within the City of Denton.

* Facilitate interdepartmental team and committee meetings to accomplish tasks, objectives and special projects.

* Manage necessary intra-enterprise functions of the department to ensure smooth operations, including managing financial processes, equipment maintenance, and strategic reporting.

SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

* Select, train, supervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate staff; recommend assignment/assignment change, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

* Develop, manage, and monitor budget and grants; maintain accurate budget reporting; ensure that operations are cost-effective, and funds are managed wisely.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Planning, or related field; and,

* Five (5) years' experience in local government, non-profit administration, business administration, public administration, or related field; and,

* Two (2) years' experience in a management or supervisory capacity.

OR

* Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The list below represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to perform this job successfully:

* Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local Government laws, ordinances, and regulations.

* Knowledge of project management principles, including the ability to review and recommend project improvements based on scope and budget.

* Knowledge of effective research-based strategies, theories, techniques, and methodologies.

* Skill in analyzing and researching, interpreting, and understanding policies, laws, and regulations, and to provide workable recommendations and solutions that maintain compliance.

* Skill in moderate problem solving; identifying problems and reviewing…