Sr. Administrative Services Manager

Pay Range: $107,610 - $121,646 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 📅

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; Some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 🌆

A Sr. Administrative Services Manager position is available in the City of Fort Worth’s Neighborhood Services Department. This position is in the Administration Division and oversees the financial, budget, human resources, purchasing, accounts payable, grants management, fleet, IT and other administrative functions. It also manages the financial and budgetary aspects of the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation, and various federal, state and other grant programs. This position reports to an Assistant Director and is an integral member of the department’s Senior Management Leadership Team. They lead a section of 10 staff members, including four direct reports.

The preferred candidate will be a dynamic team leader who is adept at analyzing and resolving complex issues, steering process and performance improvements and building trust and collaborative relationships. The ideal candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of the principles and practices of government finance, management, purchasing and budgeting. They should also be exceptionally versed in policies and principles related to human resources.

The mission of the Neighborhood Services department is to strengthen communities by empowering residents with housing, community development, and social services. Through collaborative efforts, we improve the quality of life in our neighborhoods with people-focused programs and strong partnerships. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with course work in Business Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources or related field.
• Four years of increasingly responsible and complex administrative, fiscal, personnel and management experience.
• Two years in a supervisory capacity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Substantial knowledge and financial experience in the administration of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), Emergency Solutions Grants Program (ESG) and other federal or state grant programs, including related statutes, regulations, policies and processes.
• Certifications or training specific to government finance, budgeting or accounting.
• Experience developing, monitoring and reporting on general fund and grant budgets, including forecasting and trend analysis, financial audits and needs assessments.
• Experience working in a comparable local government environment.
• Supervisory experience and demonstrated success managing teams to achieve high levels of production, meet tight deadlines, and deliver compliant, quality work products.
• Advanced experience using:
  • MS Office including Excel, Word, Powerpoint
  • PeopleSoft Human Capital Management and Financial Supply Chain Management
  • Questica (or similar budgeting software)
  • Quickbooks
  • Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS)

• Extensive knowledge and experience in the administration of financial reporting for multifamily affordable housing development partnerships.
• Understanding of human resources functions including payroll, performance management, recruitment and hiring, training, Family Medical Leave Act, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The Sr. Administrative Services Manager job responsibilities include:

• Provide highly complex administrative and business management support, analyze and resolve complex issues, prepare reports and presentations, and develop and implement various policies and procedures.
• Lead and guide the department’s administrative functions, including budget management, procurement and accounts payable, human resources, payroll, equipment/fleet coordination, IT coordination and resources, genera