Job Description

Posting number: 39521

Department: Houston Health Department

Job classification: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (EXECUTIVE LEVEL)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Health, Management, Health Sciences, Medical

Summary

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: CURRENT HOUSTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY

DIVISION: BUSINESS OPERATIONS & ASSET MANAGEMENT

REPORTING LOCATION: 8000 N. STADIUM

WORKDAYS & HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8AM - 5PM

ABOUT HOUSTON HEALTH DEPARTMENT – BUSINESS OPERATIONS & ASSET MANAGEMENT DIVISION

The Houston Health Department is seeking an experienced and strategic executive to serve as Assistant Director of the Business Operations & Asset Management Division. This leadership position provides executive oversight of the department's financial, administrative, and operational support functions, ensuring responsible stewardship of public resources while advancing organizational priorities.

The Assistant Director is responsible for developing financial and operational strategies that strengthen organizational performance, enhance efficiency, improve service delivery, and support the department's long-term sustainability. This position serves as a key advisor to executive leadership on fiscal planning, resource allocation, and operational decision-making.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide executive oversight for the development, administration, and monitoring of the department’s operating and capital budgets, ensuring sound financial management, fiscal accountability, appropriate resource allocation, and long-term sustainability.
• Provide strategic oversight of budget and financial operations, including financial planning, forecasting, expenditure management, revenue and funding strategies, financial analysis, and coordination with departmental and City financial leadership.
• Provide executive oversight of procurement and contract management, ensuring that purchasing strategies, contracting activities, vendor relationships, and related business processes support departmental priorities, comply with applicable requirements, and provide the best value to the organization.
• Direct the department’s business management functions, establishing systems, processes, policies, and performance measures that promote operational efficiency, accountability, consistency, and high-quality internal customer service.
• Provide strategic leadership for asset management, including the planning, acquisition, utilization, maintenance, replacement, disposition, and lifecycle management of departmental equipment, property, and other physical assets.
• Provide executive oversight of facilities and building management, including space planning, facility utilization, maintenance coordination, building needs, renovations, capital improvements, security coordination, and long-term facility planning across departmental locations.
• Lead initiatives that improve organizational performance, streamline business processes, reduce inefficiencies, strengthen internal controls, maximize available resources, and enhance the quality and responsiveness of business support services.
• Establish and monitor performance measures and accountability systems for business operations, finance, procurement, contracts, facilities, assets, fleet, and logistics to ensure services are aligned with departmental priorities and organizational needs.
• Develop and implement long-term business and operational strategies that anticipate changing organizational and community needs, strengthen operational resilience, and ensure the department has the infrastructure, resources, and systems necessary to effectively deliver services.
• Coordinate with City departments and external partners on matters involving facilities, capital projects, procurement, contracts, fleet, logistics, property, space, and other operational resources.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, City policies, financial requirements, procurement standards, contractual obligations, audit recommendations, and departmental policies while maintaining effective internal controls and risk-management practices.
• Provide executive oversight and strategic direction during organizational changes, facility transitions, relocations, renovations, consolidations, and other operational changes, ensuring continuity of business operations and minimizing disruption to services.
• Develop high-performing teams through workforce planning, succession planning, coaching, performance management, professional development, and leadership development while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, fiscal responsibility, and service excellence.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Director and executive leadership team regarding financial sustainability, resource allocation, operational infrastructure, facilities, assets, procurement, contracts, and business management.
• Represent the Houston Health Department with City leadership, Finance, Budget and Management, Procurement, General Services, Fleet Management, Legal, auditors, vendors, contractors, governmental organizations, community partners, and other stakeholders on business and operational matters.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort in a normal office environment.

Examples of duties

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Seven years of administrative experience are required, with at least three of those years in a managerial capacity.

A Master's degree may be substituted for two years of experience.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:

• Master's degree in Public Health (MPH), Health Administration (MHA), Public Administration (MPA), Business Administration (MBA), or a related field.
• Experience leading financial and administrative operations within a governmental, healthcare, or public health organization.
• Experience managing complex operating budgets, capital budgets, grants, and multiple funding sources.
• Experience overseeing finance, procurement, contracts, grants management, facilities, fleet, logistics, or administrative services.
• Experience with governmental budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, auditing, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience developing financial strategies, business plans, and long-range sustainability initiatives.
• Experience using financial dashboards, performance metrics, and data analytics to support executive decision-making.
• Experience implementing operational improvements, process redesign, or organizational change initiatives.
• Experience managing facilities, capital assets, fleet operations, or enterprise infrastructure.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and developing organizational talent.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with executive leadership, governmental agencies, funding organizations, and external stakeholders.
• Experience working within a large, complex governmental or public sector organization.

**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.**

Supplemental information

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No

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: 32

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.

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.