$70,732–$110,010 Per Year
Accounting, Advertising, Analysis Skills, Attorney, Bid Analysis, Budget Management, Budgeting, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Class C License, Consulting, Corporate Planning, Cross-Functional, Driver's License, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Government, High School Diploma, Liability Insurance, Local Government, Maintain Compliance, Meeting Minutes, Plan Meetings, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Tracking, Property Insurance, Public Finance, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Research Skills, Revenue Forecasting, Sports, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Urban Planning
Special District Administrator
Salary
$70,732.00 - $110,010.00 Annually
Location
Finance, 300 W. Main St, Grand Prairie, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-00086
Department
Finance
Division
TIF Administration
Opening Date
06/29/2026
Closing Date
7/14/2026 5:00 PM Central
- Description
- Benefits
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Job Summary
We are looking for a Special District Administrator to join our Finance Team!
The purpose of this position is to oversee and manage the City's special districts and Component Units. This is accomplished by managing Tax Increment Financing Districts, Public Improvement Districts, and other city component units such as the Sports Corporation, Local Government Corporation and Hotel Development Corporation. This position will also have oversight of certain special purpose funds. Responsibilities include development, analysis and maintenance of related budgets, contract proposals, renewals and compliance with policies, and laws (i.e., relevant chapters in Local Government Code and Tax Code). Frequent interaction with all levels of the organization, internal and external, is necessary. Other duties and completing special projects assigned
Essential Job Functions
- Oversee and manage the Tax Increment Financing District by managing budgets, preparing reports, analyzing financial data, forecasting revenues and expenses, solving problems, preparing action items for the City Council and planning meetings and drafting meeting minutes. Serves as liaison and works cross functionally with other departments and community groups ensuring proper accounting for projects, tracking of funds available for use and utilization of funds.
- Overseas and manages the Public Improvement Districts (PIDs) by managing budgets; working with neighborhood groups to solve problems; improving processes; preparing action items for the City Council; and planning and advertising meetings and drafting meeting minutes. Make presentations by preparing a variety of reports, maps, documents and visual aids; and presenting findings to various groups. Budget development, creation, forecasting, monitoring and strategic planning for all PIDs; and making policy recommendations. Administer and analyze all proposals' contracts for PIDs. Ensure that PIDs have property and liability insurance coverage. Create and maintain information pertaining to PIDs on the City's website.
- Oversee and manages the City's component units by managing budgets, preparing reports, analyzing financial data, forecasting revenues and expenses, solving problems, preparing action items for the City Council, planning meetings and drafting meeting minutes.
- Completes special projects by working as directed by the City Manager's Office and managing developer participation budgets.
- Serves as liaison to both internal and external customers; by providing problem resolution and responding to difficult or complex inquiries from citizens; and conducting research to appropriately respond to inquiries.
- Program and systems reconciliations to the General ledger as assigned.
- Ensure compliance with all related laws, rules, and policies governing PIDs, TIFs and other component units including relevant chapters of the Local Government Code and Tax Code. Correctly interpret and strictly follow laws and policies and consult city attorney as needed. Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality for the assigned work hours is essential.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelors degree or equivalent.
- Experience: Over two years up to and including three years.
- Licenses: Texas Class C Driver's License
- Certifications Required: Certified Public Accountant preferred
The City offers a full range of benefits for full time employees, including, but not limited to the plans as defined in the Benefits Guide. Summary of Benefits
01
What is the highest level of Education obtained?
- Some high school, no diploma or GED
- High School Diploma/GED
- Some College, no degree
- Technical or Trade School (Did not complete)
- Technical or Trade School (Completed)
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctorate Degree
02
How many years of related work experience do you have in financial or accounting?
- No experience
- Less than one year
- One to less than two years
- Two to less than four years
- Four to less than six years
- Six or more years
03
Have you worked for any other governmental entity (municipal, state or federal)?
04
If you answered Yes to the previous question, please list.
05
Do you possess any of the following certifications or licenses? Please mark all that apply
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
- CGFO (Certified Government Finance Officer)
- CPFO (Certified Public Finance Officer)
- None of the above
- Other
06
If you selected "Other," please list.
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Employer City of Grand Prairie
Address 300 W. Main Street
Grand Prairie, Texas, 75050
Phone 972-237-8192
Website http://www.gptx.org