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Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life.

Department:

GG_Police: Police Support Services

Salary Range Minimum:

$21.59

Salary Range Maximum:

$34.88

Closing Date:

04/14/2026

Job Details:

This is para-professional work developing, implementing, administering, and presenting programs or services for the City and its facilities. Depending on area of assignment, positions allocated to this classification may supervise others.
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its supervisory and administrative responsibilities.

The responsibilities assigned to this position are extensive, highly specialized, and critical to the City of Gainesville and the Gainesville Police Department. This role serves as the primary authority for regulating and enforcing towing, immobilization, and vehicle-for-hire operations citywide, including oversight of approximately 800 and growing trespass tow contracts. These duties require detailed contract review, ordinance compliance verification, on-site inspections, and continuous communication with property owners, towing companies, and the public. This position also carries sole responsibility for intake, investigation, and resolution of all towing-related complaints, many of which involve complex fact-finding, coordination with multiple parties, and potential criminal or ordinance violations. In addition, the role functions as Evidence Custodian for contract towing, overseeing GPD-initiated tows, evidence holds, secure long-term storage, and compliance with Florida State Statutes and departmental policy.

Job Description:

SUMMARY

This is para-professional work developing, implementing, administering, and presenting programs or services for the City and its facilities.  Depending on the area of assignment, positions allocated to this classification may supervise others.

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision.  Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its supervisory and administrative responsibilities.

EXAMPLES OF WORK*

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position.  The omission of a specific job function does not exempt an employee from being required to perform additional tasks that are incidental to or inherent in the job.  Performance of lower-level duties may be required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Depending on the area of assignment:

Develops, implements, and administers programs and events for the City. Serve as a primary contact for Special Event permits. Assist event organizers through the permitting process and coordinate the application review process with department approvers. Evaluates the effectiveness of programs and practices and makes recommendations relating to projects, needs, and development.

Assists in the development of long and short-range plans and assists with budget preparation.

Determines functional needs and locates and obtains appropriate materials (applications, site plans, insurance certificates, facility rental agreements, indemnity waivers, OTs, emergency plans, etc.)

Assists in the development of policies, procedures, and administrative guidelines for staff. Review all permit applications to ensure that events meet City ordinances and policies in the application and actual implementation.

Coordinates public relations activities, including speaking before groups and media and preparing press releases, brochures, and newsletters.

Develops or acquires program materials, including brochures, newsletters, handouts, bulletin boards, displays, exhibits, and other required equipment and supplies. Serve as the in-house expert and primary contact on the Special Event permit software. Train staff as needed on how to review, comment, and invoice applications.

Assists in the selection of and supervises, plans, evaluates, disciplines, trains, and coordinates the work of