Salary : $160,734.08 - $169,404.04 Annually
Location : Houston
Job Type: Executive Level
Job Number: 39521
Department: Houston Health Department
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: 9/16/2026 11:59 PM Central

POSITION OVERVIEW
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

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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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
PREFERENCES

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.**
GENERAL 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: 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.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

02

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma / GED
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the Above

03

Which best describes your years of experience that relate to the duties of this position?

• I have no experience that directly relates to the duties of this position.
• Less than 5 years
• 5 - 6 years
• 7 - 8 years
• 9 - 10 years
• 11 or more years of related experience

04

Please describe your related experience. If none use N/A.
05

Which best describes your years of experience in a managerial capacity?

• I have no managerial experience
• I have less than 3 years of managerial experience
• I have 3 or more years of managerial experience

06

Do you have previous Senior Leadership experience within the Houston Health Department?

• Yes
• No

07

Select all areas in which you have professional experience.

• Developing and managing operating budgets.
• Developing and managing capital budgets.
• Grants management and grant financial oversight.
• Financial planning and forecasting.
• Fiscal reporting and financial analysis.
• Resource allocation and budget monitoring.
• None of the above.

08

Select all areas in which you have experience.

• Developing financial policies and procedures.
• Asset management.
• Establishing or maintaining internal controls.
• Audit preparation or audit response.
• Regulatory or financial compliance.
• Risk management or compliance monitoring.
• None of the above

09

Select all business operations functions you have led, advised or overseen.

• Budget and finance
• Procurement
• Contract administration
• Facilities management
• Asset management
• Fleet management
• Logistics and inventory management
• Administrative support services
• Business operations strategy
• None of the above.

10

Select all City of Houston departments or comparable agencies with which you have working relationship.

• Finance Department
• Human Resources Department
• General Services Department (GSD)
• Controller's Office
• Houston Information Technology Services (HITS)
• Legal Department
• Strategic Procurement Division
• Houston Housing Department.
• Other City department(s)
• I have not collaborated with City departments

11

This position may be activated as part of the Department's Incident Command System (ICS) response during public health emergencies or other critical events. Are you willing and able to work extended hours, non-traditional schedules, nights, weekends, or holidays when operational needs require?

• Yes
• No

Required Question