Assistant Central Services Director

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Central Services - 150 East Hancock Avenue, Athens, GA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Central Services
Division: Admin
Opening Date: 10/09/2026
Closing Date: 11/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Purpose & Job Related Requirements
Great communities depend on the work people don't always see.

Athens-Clarke County Central Services Department helps keep Athens-Clarke County's facilities, fleet, landscapes, equipment, parking assets, and internal services working safely and effectively. As Assistant Central Services Director, you'll help lead the people, projects, budgets, and resources behind those essential services.

You'll work across county government, partner with other departments, support long-term planning, and help turn public resources into reliable services for our community.

APPLY: Do not send resumes in lieu of a completed application. The online application is available at .

First review of applications begins on October 23, 2026.
REPORTS TO: Central Services Director
FLSA STATUS: Exempt - Executive
CLASSIFICATION: Regular Non-Merit; serves at the discretion of the Central Services Director
PAY GRADE: 127 ($88,888.00 - $105,887.00) Depending on Qualifications
SAFETY SENSITIVE: No

Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to direct the activities of the Central Services Department. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating activities of central services administration, facilities management, fleet management, internal support, landscape management, and assisting with the overall administration of the Central Services Department, and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Job Related Requirements
WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm; some evenings.

May be required to work on religious holidays.

Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Must work cooperatively with others.

When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy
Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering / Architecture, Landscape Architecture or related field.

Six years of progressive management level experience required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Four years of management level supervisory experience is required.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Public experience preferred.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities

Supervises and evaluates assigned staff, handling all employee concerns, directing work assignments, counseling and disciplining employees when necessary, and completing employee performance appraisals.

Performs duties of Central Services Director in his/her absence.

Directs, plans, and coordinates the activities of the various divisions of Central Services.

Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations; ACCUG Policies; and Central Services policies and procedures.

Assists the Central Service Director in the oversight of department functions and projects, by directing, planning, and coordinating the activities of the various divisions of the Central Services Department.

Assists with the development, preparation, and management of the annual department budget, including the capital budget and affiliated SPLOST budgets.

Supports departmental procurement by developing solicitations, serving on selection committees, writing and managing grants, managing purchase orders, and providing periodic reports.

Supports the development and management of lifecycle programs for fleet, facilities, equipment, the 800 MHz system, parking decks and parking lots, and other capital assets managed or used by the department.

Reviews department job descriptions and performance evaluations for accuracy.

Supports the development and implementation of service delivery plans with other ACCGov departments.

Serves on department and government committees as assigned; attends various meetings, professional workshops, seminars, and conferences; makes presentations and speaks on behalf of the department in public and government functions.

Knowledge of the principles, practices, policies and procedures of the operations of the Athens-Clarke County Unified Government and the Central Services Department.

Knowledge of the management, operations, and functions of the government; organizational structure; and government practices, policies, and procedures as necessary in the completion of daily responsibilities.

Skill in determining and maintaining project scope and timeline, with particular attention paid to budgetary constraints.

Skill in reviewing and interpreting construction plans and engineered drawings.

Skill in managing internal service fund budgets, including the ability to forecast and manage expenses and accurately allocate expenses to customers.

Ability to use independent judgement and discretion in managing subordinates including the handling of emergency situations, determining procedures to be implemented, setting priorities, maintaining standards, and resolving problems.

Ability to plan, organize, and/or prioritize daily assignments and work activities.

Ability to develop and implement long-term goals for the department in order to promote effectiveness and efficiency.

Ability to prepare and deliver public presentations and to communicate effectively with elected officials, staff, citizens, and diverse special interest groups.
Supplemental Information
(ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including computer, calculator, and drafting instruments. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.

DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving/receiving assignments and/or directions to co-workers or assistants.

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of records, reports, and charts (i.e. disciplinary action reports, reports from Assistant Director, new hire records, budget revisions, incident reports, payroll records, management literature, computer literature, ordinances, architectural literature, legal manuals, personnel books), and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare letters, memos, reports, charts, and graphs using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to executives, the public, employees, vendors, and consultants with poise, voice control, and confidence.

INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.

VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative, technical or professional languages including legal, accounting, personnel, and computer terminology.

NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; utilize determine percentages, interpret graphs, compute discount, interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, perform calculations involving variables, formulas, square roots, and polynomials, and can perform algebraic operations including fundamental concepts of theory of rings, groups, and fields.

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with computer software and drafting equipment.

MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using office and drafting equipment.Requires the ability to use the keyboard, lift, bend, push, and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.

MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as office and drafting equipment. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

COLOR DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under considerable stress when confronted with an emergency.

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking -expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate by telephone.

Total compensation at the Unified Government includes a comprehensive set of benefits, a well established culture of wellness, and a secure retirement that set us apart as a stable Employer of Choice where you can serve and make a difference in the community.

BENEFITS

WELLNESS

CAREER DEVELOPMENT
01

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• Some High School
• High School diploma or GED from an institution accredited by SACS
• Some education beyond high school
• Technical or Vocational Degree
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

02

How many years of progressive management level experience or any equivalent combination of education or training experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year.
• 1 year or more but less than 2 years.
• 2 years or more but less than 3 years.
• 3 years or more but less than 4 years.
• 4 years or more but less than 5 years.
• 5 years or more but less than 6 years.
• 6 years or more but less than 7 years.
• 7 years or more but less than 8 years.
• 8 years or more but less than 9 years.
• 9 years or more but less than 10 years.
• 10 years or more.

03

Please indicate below how many years of management level supervisory experience you have.

• None
• Less than one year
• one or more but less than two years
• two or more but less than three years
• three or more but less than four years
• four or more but less than five years
• five or more but less than six years
• six or more but less than seven years
• seven or more but less than eight years
• eight or more but less than ten years
• ten or more years

04

How many years of experience do you have in general office administration involving working with the public, public relations, or related subjects?

• Less Than 2 Years
• 2 Years or but less than 3 years.
• 3 years or more but less than 4 years.
• 4 years or more but less than 5 years.
• 5 years or more but less than 6 years.
• 6 years or more but less than 7 years.
• 7 years or more but less than 8 years.
• 8 years or more but less than 9 years.
• 9 years or more but less than 10 years.
• 10 years or more.

05

Please indicate how many years of radio and/or telecommunications experience and experience in internal support including copiers, print shop services and maintenance, mail operations and services, indirect billing, and services for the 800 MHz radios for an organization with 1600+ employees.

• Less than 1 year.
• 1 year or more but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more but less than 3 years.
• 3 years or more but less than 4 years.
• 4 years or more but less than 5 years.
• 5 years or more but less than 6 years.
• 6 years or more but less than 7 years.

06

How many years of experience do you have in overseeing facilities management, landscape management, Fleet management for an Organization?

• None
• Less than 3 years
• 3 or more but less than five years
• 5 or more but less than seven years
• 7 or more but less than 10 years
• 10 years or more but less than fifteen years
• 15 years or more

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