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City of Van Alstyne, Texas

The City of Van Alstyne operates under a home rule form of government, with seven City Council
Members including the Mayor. Council Members are elected at-large and serve three-year terms.
Positions that are appointed and/or confirmed by the governing body include City Manager, City
Attorney, and the Municipal Court Judge.


Lane Jones serves as the current City Manager, who has been with the City of Van Alstyne for 6.5
years. Since assuming the position in March 2018, Jones has been at the helm of the City’s operations, focusing on organizational development, budget management, and fiscal policy. His primary goal is to enhance the quality of life for all residents of Van Alstyne, reflecting a deep commitment to community welfare and growth.

Sep 26, 2024
Full time
Permit Technician
$35,360 - $45,760 yearly
City of Van Alstyne, Texas Van Alstyne, TX, USA
POSITION SUMMARY: The primary purpose of this position is to provide superior customer service support to the general public via phone, email and in-person and accept and process all permits issued by the City. This position requires a consistently high level of customer service and tact while providing technical guidance and assistance to the public and a variety of groups on planning matters. The Permit Technician is often operating in a busy environment with a high volume of customers and must possess integrity, dependability, time management and organizational skills.   The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position.  Incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are typical of this position. · Accepts...
Sep 17, 2024
Full time
Public Works Superintendent
$79,040 - $104,000 yearly
City of Van Alstyne, Texas Van Alstyne, TX, USA
General Description of Position: Under broad direction, assists the Public Works Director in the planning, organization, direction, and management of the activities of a Division of the Public Works Department.  Manages, assists, and implements policy decisions, program and project completion, and supervision of various technical staff. This Position will be assigned responsibility in the water division or the wastewater division based on experience and assignment by the Director.   The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.   Essential Functions: The following duties are typical for this position. 1.       Manage the water, or wastewater division of the Public Works Department as assigned 2....