Under administrative direction, is responsible for directing and overseeing activities related to services performed in the downtown area as well as the maintenance and operations of downtown parks and management and coordination of all major downtown special events. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

• Directs professional, technical, and other employees in the assigned sections in the development, operation, and maintenance of minor construction, carpentry, electrical, plumbing repairs, painting, and custodial services of public buildings.
• Develops specifications for maintenance activities to be performed throughout downtown facilities, parks, venues and infrastructure.
• Reviews, evaluates, negotiates, and monitors commodities and maintenance service contracts.
• Administers effective procurement and payment procedures for commodity and contractual services, including chargebacks.
• Administers personnel practices in compliance with Administrative Directives.
• Performs field and office studies relative to the downtown maintenance and improvements.
• Develops, implements and monitors the annual operating budget for the Downtown Operations' division which includes River Walk & street level operations.
• Negotiates contracts with vendors and service providers.
• Plans and coordinates fiscal/contractual activities among various City departments.
• Manages the implementation and operation of a work order tracking system.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in fundamental landscape architecture, horticultural services, park maintenance and basic architecture and engineering principles, to include administrative and management responsibility.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

• Knowledge of advanced principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of operational characteristics and service delivery programs.
• Knowledge of leadership and management skills.
• Knowledge of organization, function, and authority of various City departments.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, statutes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of methods of determining costs versus benefits of various computer systems and applications.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to build effective relationships.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and project consequences of proposed actions.