The leading city in North Texas is seeking an Assistant Director in its Economic Development Department to handle "Downtown Initiatives."  This newly created position is the result of the reorganization of the Economic Development Division. The new organization is designed to be more responsive to customers and more effective and efficient in internal communications.  The City's goal is to provide high-quality customer service, while protecting the health, safety and welfare of Dallas residents.

The new Assistant Director will be responsible for managing the Downtown Initiatives to achieve the critical mass goal of 10,000 CBD residential units and 25,000 residential units within a one (1) mile radius of the CBD by 2010; manage the City Center Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, the Downtown Connection Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, and the Downtown Dallas Development Authority including: evaluating requests for funding, arranging board meetings, seeking required City Council actions, monitoring approved projects, accounting for expenditure of program funds, and seek to accomplish stated TIRZ goals. The division resources include a staff of 4 FTE's and an operating budget of $600,000.

Essential job functions include: serves as executive director of the Downtown Dallas Development Authority; Assigns staff to: assist CBD businesses with day-to-day concerns about City services, daily travel through the CBD to detect Code violations and other needs of City services, act as a liaison between CBD businesses and City Departments, coordinates among City departments to comprehensively address downtown issues, manages staff performance to ensure Management Focus goals and goals in the OED Strategic Plan are met, acts as liaison between the City and Downtown Dallas, Uptown Public Improvement District and other business associations, seeks to maximize the coordination of expenditures among the  City and public Improvement districts to enhance infrastructure improvements, manages the downtown retail recruitment initiatives program, develops and makes presentations to City Council committees, the City Council, and stakeholder groups as appropriate, coordinates City infrastructure improvements with adjacent businesses to minimize business disruption, identifies ways in which the Downtown Initiatives group can work with other OED divisions, other City departments, and business associations enhance economic development, and participates with other OED executives in activities to improve the productivity of OED and enhance economic development throughout the City.

The ideal candidate, must be able to communicate effectively both in writing and orally, ability to manage people, creativity, ability to connect the dots within a dynamic environment, tact, political sensitivity, ability to make recommendations/decisions, initiative, and the ability to analyze financial and other information.

Qualified applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Business Management, Finance or a related field plus significant years of experience in a senior management position to include one or more of the following areas: real estate, planning, sales, finance, business or municipal government; or a combination of specified education and experience will qualify. Depending on qualifications, salary range is $80,606-$106,000 annually.  In addition the City provides an excellent management benefit package. Equal opportunity employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Interested individuals should send résumé with salary history and three professional references to:

For additional information please call, 214-374-8607

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For additional information please call 562-901-0769

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SUMMARY: The Assistant Director of Business and Quality Assurance is responsible for directing all activities of internal financial administration and QA strategies. Aligns and calibrates the Business and QA deployment strategy with the City of Dallas business strategy.  Oversee the day-to-day management of desktop computing, mobile data / radio and telephone resources and related applications in support of the ongoing business operations of the City of Dallas, while maintaining high service levels for users at multiple locations in Dallas.  This position reports directly to the CIO.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide support and periodic review of costs for the multiple technology cost centers serving as a gate keeper for information reported in the financials.  Such support includes in-depth research and analysis to resolve financial issues, trend analysis of accounts to identify issues that may be occurring, detailed headcount analysis and tracking to budget, understanding and evaluating encumbrances and their status from month to month, etc.
• Provide guidance and controls related to all accounting for technology such as capital expenditures, project costing, tracking of labor to be capitalized at the project level as well as project cost tracking.
• Facilitating monthly forecasts and annual budgets of IT capital and expenses.
• Participate in corporate development of methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people.
• Ability to evaluate contracts related to technology and understands related accounting/financial implications making viable recommendations such as procedural changes and adjustments to spending.
• Ability to analyze and communicate findings related to all areas of responsibility and express cost benefit activity and actual performance versus plan and forecasts, etc.
• Develop and leads a Quality Strategy, ensuring that the Quality Strategy is appropriate and effective in delivering the business needs..
• Oversee development and implementation of standards and procedures for inspecting, and evaluating the precision and reliability of company products.
• Maintain ongoing communications with user departments. Provide in-person, phone and e-mail support to clients on supported products and platforms to insure the reliable and quality service.
• Insure that issues are concisely documented in the helpdesk tracking system(s) to facilitate resolution and maintain user satisfaction.
• Oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of an IT inventory asset management system.
• Oversee the analysis of variances ( actual to budget)) and provide performance metrics to key management
• Financial analysis with technical experience in dealing with technology related items according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly manages personnel in Business Administration and Tier 1 technicians in support of desktop computers, mobile data / radio and telephony technologies.  Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies.  Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting/MIS;
• 5-8 years of IT and Accounting related work experience;
• Should have good understanding of Accounting / GAAP;
• Should have good understanding of how the various finance processes fit together in order to evaluate the impact of now policies and procedures;
• Completes technology budgets and forecasts;
• Preference will be given to an experienced manager with demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills and the ability to motivate workers in a team environment;
• Understanding of Desktop Computing Help Desk

Experience working in a telecommunications organization a plus.

An equal opportunity employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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City of Dallas, Texas is seeking an individual who will be responsible for directing and managing the direction, design, development and implementation of business application systems for business functions enterprise-wide. This person creates a proactive problem-solving organization that excels in leveraging business information and software to provide solutions that will improve business processes and support critical business strategies. Works closely with customers, colleagues, and other stakeholders to identify and maximize opportunities to use knowledge and technology (e.g., to improve business processes, promote the strategic use of information, and enable the workforce to use information and technology). This person must build relationships and strategic alliances with business partners and Enterprise Systems colleagues to effectively manage and balance multiple project priorities. They must act as a Change Agent use leadership, facilitation and interpersonal skills to inspire cultural change and continuous process improvement. The person in this position collaborates with business partners, the various IT areas and external consultants to assess feasibility, determine cost vs. benefits, prioritize projects, then develop and implement systems initiatives that address the functional requirements of the business and adhere to established strategic business and system objectives. This person plans and directs the activities of multiple groups of managers, subject matter experts, programmers, analysts, external contractors, and consultants. This position reports directly to the CIO.

Candidates must have 10+ years of background in analysis, design and development;

Position Attributes includes: Strong leadership and talent management skills; Strong planning and management skills - ability to prioritize work for the team and negotiate the priorities with the business; Ability to lead a team of 6-8 direct reports and a team of 40+ applications developers; Proven track record to deliver on time, on budget and on spec; Ability to communicate with peers, Senior Management in Enterprise Systems and the business;  Experienced in developing metrics for applications development and support.

An equal opportunity employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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Dallas Farmers Market - Administrator
City of Dallas Convention & Event Services
$66,617 - $113, 215

Seeking an energetic, creative, results-oriented individual to manage daily operations of the Dallas Farmers Market as a welcoming, safe, family friendly destination for residents and visitors.  Position duties include policy development to ensure compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations and sound business practices, vendor and special events recruitment and management, product mix, merchandizing and marketing management, facility and grounds maintenance, capital projects design and construction, and contract administration.  This position manages 13 employees and coordinates with a variety of stakeholder groups to improve the Market and surrounding district, is responsible for development and monitoring of approximate $1.7M revenue generating budget and associated goals and objectives to ensure continuous improvement of the Market.

Essential Functions

Include the following:

• Implements the recommendations of the Dallas Farmers Market Design and Economic Strategic Plan
• Performs market research and analysis to assist in understanding customer desires and concerns and implements programs to ensure the market is welcoming to all and is family friendly.
• Monitors external and internal environment for development of new market segments.
• Conducts contract negotiations and vendor service agreements.
• Design and implements a structured revenue producing programs to offset operational expenditures.
• Seek and/or participate in economic resource development opportunities for the Market and market district.
• Works collaboratively with staff members to identify avenues of economic support for programs/projects.
• Aggressively seeks new corporate/foundation funding sources and maintains relationships with current/past donors. 
• Prepares and administers budgets and plans the program of work for the Farmers Market.
• Monitors employees, vendors and volunteers to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local rules and regulations.
• Works with other City departments to prepare and administer budgets, to hire employees, to implement strategic goals and objectives, to maintain grounds and facilities and improve customer service.
• Sets vendor recruitment, product mix and revenue goals and works with employees, vendors and stakeholders in implementing goals.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Advanced knowledge of destination retail or public market.
• Advanced knowledge of business and economic development.
• Considerable knowledge of marketing and customer service strategies.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public sector market facilities operations.
• Considerable knowledge of market analyses, and vendor recruitment.
• Ability to work independently and display creativity, exercise sound judgment, demonstrates initiative, and possesses excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents and contractual agreements.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquires or complaints.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to employees, senior management, elected officials and interests groups.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Considerable knowledge of PC operations and software (Word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation). 

Desired Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following competencies.

• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
• Project Management – Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and within budget; manages project team activities.
• Oral & Written Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Team Work – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Business Acumen – Understands business implications of decisions.

Education and/or Other Requirements
Completion of a Bachelor's degree and 6 years of business experience preferable in destination retail or public market.  A master's degree is preferred.  A valid driver's license is also required.

To apply please send a letter or interest and resume to: