Special Projects Manager (Design Review)

Salary: $77,910.30 - $116,865.58 Annually
Location : 78205, TX
Job Type: 4C Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00715
Department: Office of Historic Preservation
Opening Date: 02/05/2025
Closing Date: 2/19/2025 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

Under administrative direction, is responsible for managing and coordinating complex administrative projects or activities that require a high degree of specialized knowledge. Responsible for overseeing agenda and case management for Compliance and Technical Advisory Board. Responsible for developing training materials and technical briefs related to the treatment of historic properties. Responsible for developing programs and policies what ensure successful enforcement of historic property codes. Conducts research, provides data, makes recommendations, and implements solutions to achieve project goals and objectives. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work LocationCity Tower; 100 W. Houston St., San Antoni, TX (78205)

Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Essential Job Functions

• Manages and coordinates projects and activities between various divisions, City departments, public agencies, and/or private sector representatives.
• Seeks and evaluates information from a variety of sources; provides specialized reports as requested by management.
• Oversees coordination between divisions/departments throughout duration of projects.
• Prepares and delivers presentations.
• Coordinates and prepares reports and correspondence in response to requests for information from City Manager's Office and Mayor & Council Offices; may also prepare City Council agenda material such as ordinances, council memos, etc.
• Suggests and implements management solutions to address new or ongoing problems within department or division.
• May assist in preparing and monitoring of annual departmental or divisional budget.
• Serves as departmental/divisional representative at conferences and meetings.
• May supervise, train, and evaluate staff, with continuous conversations, listening and communicating through various methods.
• Projects assigned may include occasionally lifting/carrying up to 15 pounds and visiting different departments or work sites.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. A Master's Degree is highly desirable.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in planning, business, finance, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in historic preservation, architecture, urban design, or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in historic preservation and regulatory review.

Applicant Information

• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of administrative and management practices.
• Knowledge of research techniques, methods, and procedures.
• Knowledge of presentation requirements and methods.
• Knowledge of accounting methods, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of public administration practices and local government issues.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Ability to operate a computer and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management and the general public.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment with occasional exposure to hazardous materials, bodily fluids, infectious diseases and unfavorable fumes, vapors and odors.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.
01

Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

02

Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

04

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

05

What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

06

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in one of the following areas?

• Yes, Historic Preservation
• Yes, Architecture
• Yes, Urban Design
• Yes, Related Field
• No, None of the Above

07

How many years of experience do you have in planning,business, finance, or a related field?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 years
• 13 years
• 14 years
• 15 years +

08

How many years of experience do you have in urban planning, historic preservation, or customer service do you have?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
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• 15 years or more
• None

09

How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

• None
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years +

10

Please select the response that best reflects the strength of your written and verbal communication skills:

• Communicate best with technical knowledge and figures
• Can give a short presentation with significant preparation, mostly on technical areas
• Proficient verbal and written communicator, but prefer technical issues
• Skilled communicator, impromptu presentations, polished written communicator
• None

11

How many years of experience do you have in Vacant and Underutilized Building initiatives and programs?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years or more
• None

12

Please rate your level of expertise with City Historic Preservation and Building codes and ordinances:

• Limited Experience.
• Intermediate Experience.
• Advanced Experience.
• No Experience.

13

Please select any of the following items in which you have at least one (1) year of experience:

• City Historic Preservation, Urban Design or Building Code and Ordinances
• City Ordinances
• Researching
• Oral Presentations to large groups
• Creating Reports
• Promoting Events
• Project Coordination
• Construction
• Creating promotional materials and social media content
• Land Use
• Zoning
• None of the above

14

Describe your experience in reviewing architectural plans for compliance with development code standards or other architectural design requirements. if you do not have experience, answer "n/a".
15

Describe your experience in working with historic materials or building conservation. if you do not have experience, answer "n/a".
16

Describe your most recent experience with implementing a process improvement. What steps did you take to complete the process? What was the outcome? if you do not have experience, answer "n/a".
17

I acknowledge that this position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

• I acknowledge

18

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

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