Assistant Director; Executive Level - Business Support

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (EXECUTIVE LEVEL) - BUSINESS SUPPORT

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Applications accepted from:
All persons interested.

Job classification:
Assistant Director (Executive Level) – Business Support.

Division:
Transportation & Drainage Operations.

Reporting location: 611 Walker.

Workdays & hours:
Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM.
* Subject to change.

Houston Public Works (HPW) plays a vital role in ensuring a thriving and sustainable future for our city. We oversee the planning, operation, maintenance, construction management, and technical engineering of the City's public infrastructure, including our roadways, bridges, drainage systems, and parks. With a dedicated workforce of approximately 3,900 employees, we are constantly striving for excellence in delivering essential services to our community.

• In close coordination with HPW Financial Management Services team, Transportation & Drainage Operations oversees operational financial strategy, efficiently aligning multi‑source funding (METRO, Drainage Fee and Ad Valorem) with operational and capital priorities.
• Develop and monitor Transportation & Drainage Operations financial plans to ensure funding stability and resilience for critical street, traffic, bridge, and drainage infrastructure programs.
• Develop and lead a high‑performing operational finance team, fostering staff growth, accountability, and strong leadership.

• Responsible for annual preparation of budget in coordination with Financial Management Services.
• Steward the fiscal integrity of a multi‑million‑dollar operational budget (personnel, supplies, services, fleet and facility) across all available funds and locations, ensuring operational readiness.
• Coordinate with Financial Management Services on strategic procurement and management of rolling stocks.
• Identify funding solutions for emergency purchase orders and other unforeseen expenditures.
• Standardize and integrate financial practices, cost allocation, and budgeting methodologies across all TDO branches to drive financial efficiency and integrity.

• Oversee the accuracy and integrity of the Service Line financial reporting, including forecasts and variance analyses.
• Oversee adherence to City and METRO financial policies and requirements, ensuring consistent compliance across the division.
• Monitor and report on budget‑to‑actual performance, ensuring all expenditures directly support targeted operational outcomes and strategic objectives.

• Drive workflow automation to streamline financial processes and improve reporting accuracy.
• Integrate financial data with operational performance metrics and KPIs, creating a holistic view of service delivery costs and effectiveness.
• Develop and manage interactive executive dashboards to provide service line‑wide visibility into finances, procurement, key performance indicators and contract status.

• Direct the strategic audit of utility expenditure (~$25 M annually) to ensure compliance, integrity of the invoices and expenditures and implement substantial cost‑saving measures.
• Monitor and resolve the process for Transportation and Drainage Operations reimbursable services, ensuring proper revenue recovery and fiscal responsibility.

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

This is a Department of Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier II Level.

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

Seven years of administrative experience are required, with at least three of those years in a…