Executive Director Job Announcement for Mayor’s Office for People with
Disabilities – Houston
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Job Title:Administration Manager (Exec Level)
Salary:$1,924.00 – $2,500.00 Biweekly
$50,024.00 – $65,000.00 Annually
Job Type:Executive Level
Location:Houston, Texas, Texas
PN#08337
Mayor’s Office
Neighborhood Services
901 Bagby, 4th Floor*
M – F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.*
*Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Performs substantially complex and varied administrative functions in the
direction and coordination of programs and procedures in the assigned
department.
Plans, organizes and directs the operations and administration of the
Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, in accordance with applicable
City of Houston Ordinances. Serves as Liaison between the Mayor, City
Council, City Departments and other public and private entities on matters
pertaining to people with disabilities in the greater Houston Metropolitan
Area. Provides technical advice and professional administrative support for
initiatives of the Houston Commission on Disabilities. Assists in
developing, coordinating and formulating policies and legislation relating
to all people with disabilities, and assists in overseeing the
implementation of programs consistent with such policies and legislation.
Acts as a public advocate for the rights and needs of all people with
disabilities; assists in coordination of compliance with all federal, state
and city laws concerning people with disabilities. Maintains demographic and
statistical data regarding people with disabilities; Plans and implements
special projects as needed or assigned. Provides information and assists in
the planning and prioritizing of allocations for enhancing services and
facilities for people with disabilities. Provides day to day coordination
and/or oversight for the Aging and Disabilities Resource Center.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about
walking, standing, etc.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting,
Political Science, Psychology or a closely related field.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Six years of pertinent, progressive professional experience in personnel,
administration, accounting or a closely related field are required.
A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a
field closely related to the work being performed may be substituted for two
years of experience.
Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the
education requirement on a year-for-year basis
MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PREFERENCES:
Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge and experience in
interpreting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
GENERAL INFORMATION:
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
None
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes (X) No
This position is not subject to random drug testing and if candidate is
promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s
qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this
classification.
Pay Grade 26
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only original applications, resumes and online submissions are accepted and
must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening
and closing dates shown. For advanced consideration apply online at:
http://www.houstontx.gov.
For application status inquiries or special accommodations, please call
(713) 837-9509. Our TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf) phone number is
(713) 837-9471.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to
a physical examination and verification of information provided.
An equal opportunity employer