Director of General Services
Town of Vinton, VA
The Director of General Services is one of the most operationally critical leaders in local government. At a high level, the position oversees the planning, construction, maintenance, and daily functioning of the Town’s infrastructure and essential public services. This position will be an inspiring leader who embraces teamwork, collaboration, and the principles of high-performance organizations, and who balances strategic management with day-to-day operations. A Director of General Services typically combines formal education in fields like civil engineering, construction, urban planning, public administration, or a related discipline with extensive hands‑on experience managing municipal infrastructure and operations. Beyond academics, this role demands several years of progressively responsible experience in operations management, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and staff supervision. The ideal candidate should have sufficient experience to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of local government service delivery associated with the department, and the ability to direct, coordinate, and oversee all related work.