Jobs at City of Gainesville

Directs the City's Planning and Development Services Department, overseeing urban planning, zoning, permitting, code enforcement, development review, historic preservation, real property, and community development programs. Leads staff, budgets, interdepartmental processes, board and commission support, stakeholder coordination, regulatory compliance, strategic planning, and business development initiatives. Advises elected officials, developers, agencies, and the public while managing personnel, financial reporting, presentations, and long- and short-term departmental strategies.

Provides intermediate-level administrative and staff support to Public Works managers. Responsibilities include scheduling, meeting coordination, procurement, payables, budgets, grants, records management, HR onboarding, labor agreement administration, correspondence, confidential files, reports, event support, and employee training. The role also coordinates workflows, resolves routine complaints, liaises with departments and vendors, and ensures compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Plans and oversees neighborhood and historic preservation programs; conducts urban planning, land use, zoning, and neighborhood revitalization studies; prepares reports and action plans; presents recommendations to community groups, advisory boards, and the City Commission; supervises staff; interprets regulations; coordinates neighborhood meetings and programs; reviews contracts, grants, and financial reports; and serves as a liaison to residents and city stakeholders.

Directs citywide communications and marketing strategy, including media relations, public messaging, website and social media management, community outreach, presentations, broadcast resources, marketing campaigns, budgeting, and coordination across government offices. Leads communications during emergency and non-emergency situations, supervises staff and supports unified city messaging. Requires seven years of progressively responsible communications or marketing experience, including three years of supervision.

Directs the City’s Office of Management and Budget, overseeing operating and capital budgets, five-year financial forecasts, revenue and expenditure analysis, financial reporting, grants operations, and performance management. Advises the City Manager, City Commission, and department leaders on fiscal policy, strategic planning, resource allocation, and organizational priorities. Supervises professional staff, coordinates citywide budget and strategic planning processes, ensures legal and financial compliance, leads performance improvement initiatives, and manages special projects and stakeholder outreach.

Lead and coordinate complex municipal engineering projects focused on development review. Perform advanced design, specifications, regulatory submittals, budget estimates, construction monitoring, and prepare technical reports and presentations. Provide guidance to junior staff, coordinate with consultants/contractors/agencies, and ensure compliance with engineering standards and city policies.