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Special District Administrator

City of Grand Prairie
City of Grand Prairie Salary
Grand Prairie, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026


 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




• 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.

  • Education: Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field.  Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's 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

Salary : $70,732 - $110,010

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