Assistant to the Director Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanantoniotx/jobs/newprint/4776615) Apply  Assistant to the Director Salary $94,700.58 - $144,524.90 Annually Location 78205, TX Job Type 4C Full-Time Job Number 2025-00546 Department Military & Veteran Affairs Opening Date 01/03/2025 Closing Date 1/17/2025 11:59 PM Central Grant Funded No FLSA Status Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Summary Under administrative direction, is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and overseeing administrative support operations for the Director's Office of highly complex departments. Interprets, formulates, and implements policies and procedures; serves as a liaison between the Director's office and other departments. Working conditions are in 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. Work Location 100 W. Houston Street, SA, TX 78205 Work Schedule 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday Essential Job Functions + Directs, manages, and oversees administrative operations for the Director's Office, including interpreting, formulating, and implementing policies and procedures. + Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of administrative staff responsible for providing professional, technical, and clerical support within the Director's office. + Address challenges and opportunities facing the military including reduced budgets, staffing, encroachment on installations, and potential base closures and realignments. + Conducts research, provides data, drafts requests for proposal (RFPs), and monitors planning and economic impact due to the military presence. + Coordinates departmental projects with City-wide impact, to include the dissemination and communication of information to affected City departments, veteran organizations, and the public. + Oversees and directs personnel administration including payroll, compensation, training, personnel requisition, and disciplinary actions. + Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, disciplines personnel according to established COSA policies, procedures, and guidelines. + When necessary, acts as official departmental representative to other City departments, City Manager's Office, elected officials, and outside agencies. + Manages the flow of information in the Director's Office. + Ensures alignment with Director's organizational goals and agenda. + Assists in the support of a variety of boards and commissions, serving as departmental representative on special projects, committees, and task forces as assigned. + Monitors the implementation of recommendations contained in Joint Land Use Studies (JLUS) and Regional Compatible Use Plans (RCUP). + Serves as liaison between the Department Director, senior active-duty military leadership, other City departments, City Manager's office, City Council representatives, and outside agencies (business community, academia, non-profits); negotiates and resolves significant issues. + Prepares the Department Director for presentations, speeches, and official appearances. + Assists in assessing situations and gathering information to present for Director's decision. + Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required. Job Requirements + Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. + Five (5) years of increasingly responsible government experience, including two (2) years direct supervising experience. Preferred Qualifications: + Military rank O-5 or O-6 pay grade, or equivalent experience. + Master's Degree from an accredited university. + Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License. + Knowledge of local & state government policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. + Experience working with military organizations. + Experience with grant writing and/or grant management. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. + Knowledge of principles, practices, rules, and regulations of personnel administration and payroll procedures. + Knowledge of procedures, methods, and techniques of budget preparation and administration. + Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations. + Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs. + Ability to supervise, organize, and review the work of professional, technical, and clerical personnel. + Ability to interpret, explain, and apply City and department policies and procedures. + Ability to understand departmental operations, services, and activities. + Ability to prepare clear and concise reports. + Ability to communicate effectively. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public. + Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations. Benefits Information The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one. For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio: http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee\_information/benefits/index.asp Note: + Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits. + Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link. Additional Information The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio. If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department (https://www.sanantonio.gov/Hr/About/ContactUs?sendto=HR) so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.