Director of Housing and Community Services

Director of Housing and Community Services

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Community Services - 1616 N. Galloway, Mesquite, TX

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2700042

Department

Housing & Community Services

Division

Housing & Community Services

Opening Date

11/03/2026

Closing Date

12/3/2026 4:00 PM Central

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GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary: $130,000.00 - $170,000.00 (Depending on qualifications)

To direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate activities of Mesquite Housing, the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Neighborhood Vitality, Volunteer Services, Youth Services, Transit Services, and Behavioral Health divisions; to coordinate assigned activities with other City departments, divisions, and outside agencies; to manage and evaluate departmental staff to ensure City and departmental goals are met; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Managers Office.

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SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Assistant City Manager. Responsible for the direct supervision of the Manager of Housing and CDBG, Manager of Behavioral Health, Manager of Youth Services, and others as designated.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Develop, plan and implement goals and objectives for each major function; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Assume management responsibility for services and activities as directed by the City Manager and Assistant City Manager.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; prepare statistical reports on operations and activities including performance measurement; identify opportunities for improvement and review with the Assistant City Manager and City Manager; and implement improvements.
• Supervise and participate in the development and administration of the department's budgets; direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor expenditures; direct midyear adjustments, revenue enhancements and cost containment measures as needed.
• Select, train, motivate, empower and evaluate departmental staff; provide and coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures; provide timely, accurate and thorough Performance Reviews for supervised employees, and construct employee improvement plans as required.
• Interface with City Council in both formal and informal settings to aid in modifying existing or drafting new ordinances, resolutions or other policies as requested by the Assistant City Manager and City Manager.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive resident inquiries and complaints.
• Attend and participate in professional groups, committees and seminars; stay abreast of new trends and developments related to the functional areas of responsibility.
• Pursue, evaluate, and administer federal, state, local, and private funding opportunities; oversee grant applications, budgets, performance obligations, contracts, monitoring, reporting, and corrective actions across departmental programs.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with school districts, public agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, healthcare institutions, community groups, and other stakeholders to advance departmental goals and coordinate services.
• Provide policy and program recommendations, presentations, agenda materials, and reports to the City Manager's Office, City Council, boards, commissions, and regional governing bodies; represent the City in intergovernmental and community discussions.
• Establish departmental strategic priorities, performance measures, service standards, and continuous improvement practices; assess program results, community needs, risks, and resource allocation to guide operational and policy decisions.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

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.

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible management experience in local government, or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid drivers license.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Additional hours as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position does not require a physical for employment.

Applicants with disabilities meeting the job requirements and capable of performing the essential functions of the job, either on their own or with reasonable accommodations, are encouraged to apply.

Full Time Employees:

The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, Dental HMO Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.

The City is self-insured and offers a choice of two medical plans: HSA, and High Deductible Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the Citys self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.

The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.

The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.

Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.

Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.

For more information about the City of Mesquites employee benefits, please visit: http://www.cityofmesquite.com/hrbenefits

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Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

• Less than High School completion
• High School or GED equivalency
• Technical or Community College attendance
• Technical School completion
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

02

Identify your bachelors degree area of studies for the position of Director of Housing and Community Services.

• No degree
• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Related field
• Non-related field

03

How many years of experience do you have working in local government, or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

• No experience
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 10 years
• more than 10 years

04

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

05

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.

• No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I am a current seasonal employee with the City of Mesquite
• Yes, I have been in my current City position as a fulltime/parttime employee for at least 3 months
• No, I have NOT been in my current City of Mesquite position as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 months

Required Question

Employer City of Mesquite

Address 1515 N Galloway Ave

Mesquite, Texas, 75149

Phone 9722166218

Website http://www.cityofmesquite.com