{"id":14794,"date":"2011-06-24T09:25:25","date_gmt":"2011-06-24T14:25:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/?p=14794"},"modified":"2011-06-24T10:01:43","modified_gmt":"2011-06-24T15:01:43","slug":"executive-director-job-announcement-for-mayors-office-for-people-with-disabilities-houston","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deafnetwork.com\/wordpress\/blog\/2011\/06\/24\/executive-director-job-announcement-for-mayors-office-for-people-with-disabilities-houston\/","title":{"rendered":"Executive Director Job Announcement for Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities – Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"

Executive Director Job Announcement for Mayor’s Office for People with<\/strong>
\n Disabilities – Houston<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is no direct link to that position available!
\nNeed to go to City of Houston website: http:\/\/www.houstontx.gov\/<\/a>
\nClick on “I want to…” then choose “apply for a job” on the menu.
\nRight hand side of page on “Employment” Click “Job Opportunities”
\nIn the SEARCH window put: PN#08337 Click GO<\/p>\n

Job Title:Administration Manager (Exec Level)
\nSalary:$1,924.00 – $2,500.00 Biweekly
\n$50,024.00 – $65,000.00 Annually<\/p>\n

Job Type:Executive Level
\nLocation:Houston, Texas, Texas<\/p>\n

PN#08337<\/p>\n

Mayor’s Office
\nNeighborhood Services
\n901 Bagby, 4th Floor*
\nM – F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.*<\/p>\n

*Subject to change<\/p>\n

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES\/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
\nPerforms substantially complex and varied administrative functions in the
\ndirection and coordination of programs and procedures in the assigned
\ndepartment.<\/p>\n

Plans, organizes and directs the operations and administration of the
\nMayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, in accordance with applicable
\nCity of Houston Ordinances. Serves as Liaison between the Mayor, City
\nCouncil, City Departments and other public and private entities on matters
\npertaining to people with disabilities in the greater Houston Metropolitan
\nArea. Provides technical advice and professional administrative support for
\ninitiatives of the Houston Commission on Disabilities. Assists in
\ndeveloping, coordinating and formulating policies and legislation relating
\nto all people with disabilities, and assists in overseeing the
\nimplementation of programs consistent with such policies and legislation.
\nActs as a public advocate for the rights and needs of all people with
\ndisabilities; assists in coordination of compliance with all federal, state
\nand city laws concerning people with disabilities. Maintains demographic and
\nstatistical data regarding people with disabilities; Plans and implements
\nspecial projects as needed or assigned. Provides information and assists in
\nthe planning and prioritizing of allocations for enhancing services and
\nfacilities for people with disabilities. Provides day to day coordination
\nand\/or oversight for the Aging and Disabilities Resource Center.<\/p>\n

WORKING CONDITIONS
\nThe position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about
\nwalking, standing, etc.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
\nMINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
\nRequires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting,
\nPolitical Science, Psychology or a closely related field.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
\nSix years of pertinent, progressive professional experience in personnel,
\nadministration, accounting or a closely related field are required.<\/p>\n

A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a
\nfield closely related to the work being performed may be substituted for two
\nyears of experience.<\/p>\n

Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the
\neducation requirement on a year-for-year basis<\/p>\n

MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
\nNone<\/p>\n

PREFERENCES:
\nPreference will be given to applicants with knowledge and experience in
\ninterpreting the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).<\/p>\n

GENERAL INFORMATION:
\nSELECTION\/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
\nNone<\/p>\n

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION Yes (X) No
\nThis position is not subject to random drug testing and if candidate is
\npromoted into this position, he\/she must pass an assigned drug test.<\/p>\n

SALARY INFORMATION
\nFactors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s
\nqualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this
\nclassification.<\/p>\n

Pay Grade 26<\/p>\n

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
\nOnly original applications, resumes and online submissions are accepted and
\nmust be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening
\nand closing dates shown. For advanced consideration apply online at:
\nhttp:\/\/www.houstontx.gov.<\/p>\n

For application status inquiries or special accommodations, please call
\n(713) 837-9509. Our TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf) phone number is
\n(713) 837-9471.<\/p>\n

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to
\na physical examination and verification of information provided.<\/p>\n

An equal opportunity employer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Executive Director Job Announcement for Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities – Houston There is no direct link to that position available! Need to go to City of Houston website: http:\/\/www.houstontx.gov\/ Click on “I want to…” then choose “apply for…<\/p>\n

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