DIVISION MANAGER

POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: CURRENT MAYOR'S OFFICE OF SPECIAL EVENTS EMPLOYEES ONLY

DIVISION: SPECIAL EVENTS
REPORTING LOCATION: 901 BAGBY, 1ST FL.
WORKDAYS & HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.*
*Subject to Change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• • Provides strategic leadership to event permitting and production staff.
  • Provides oversight of event calendars, work plans and permitting.
  • Manage, evaluate, and lead the Event Production and Permitting team.
  • Demonstrates integrity, collaboration, and stewardship.
  • Assist in researching, developing and implementing City Code related to special events.
  • Provide leadership to production and sound/stage crews.
  • Ensure that events meet financial goals.
  • Identify and facilitate opportunities to market and promote the City of Houston programs and services through events held in public spaces.
  • Assist in developing and implementing policy and procedures related to special events as required by City Code.
  • Represent the Director and the office and act as liaison to other departments, government agencies and private sector organizations.
  • Will be required to drive on city business.
  • Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Supervise the operations of the special event coordinators in their assignments.
  • Facilitate the support activities of other City departments required for permitted events.
  • Ensure the completion of all special event work plans.
  • Draft responses and edit responses for events on city property.
  • Back up maintenance of all department special events and statistical database of attendance for all events involving the Mayor’s Office of Special Events and ensure distribution within the department to other City Events.
  • Coordinate all aspects of assigned special events with requesting producing entities to ensure compliance with established roles, regulations and procedures.
  • Serve as liaison with other Mayor’s Office of Special Events personnel and other city departments to ensure successful planning and implementation of each event.
  • Prepare written work plans, correspondence and evaluations related to each event.
  • Represents the Department on site at events and various civic, cultural and business-related meetings.
  • Maintains records on all events, coordinates scheduling with all pertinent entities and generates reports and records utilizing a personal computer.
  • Act as Assistant Operations facilitator for major events, including implementation and supervisory responsibility.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires lifting of moderately heavy items weighing up to 40 pounds. May experience long periods of walking and standing on rough surfaces. May be exposed to various weather conditions on outside assignments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or a field closely related to activities of the division.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Seven years of progressive professional experience closely related to the activities of the division are required, with at least three of the years in a supervisory capacity.

A Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a field closely related to the activities of the division 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.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid Texas Driver's License and complies with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6. **

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
Department may administer skills assessment test

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment 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: 29

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov .

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832-393-0453).

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832-393-0453). (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

Closing Date/Time: 5/5/2025 11:59 PM Central

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