Appointed Professional Register (Register)

Shelby County • Memphis, TN

5h

About The Position

The Registers department is accepting applications from qualified candidates who wish to be considered for appointed professional opportunities. Positions are available only when a vacancy occurs within the department. If an application is considered for an appointed assignment, the hiring department will contact the applicant.

This position may involve professional leadership duties such as program oversight, strategic planning, community engagement, and managing a department budget. Experience in program development, evaluation, and community engagement is essential.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field. A valid Tennessee driver’s license is required by the employment date, as is access to an operable automobile and compliance with County automobile insurance requirements. Travel to other Shelby County offices or events may be required.

The position is subject to a background check focused on convictions substantially related to potential job duties. Employees hired after September 1, 1986, must reside in Shelby County and continue to do so as a condition of employment. The stated residency exemptions for certain public safety and civil service roles do not extend to appointed positions in the Sheriff’s Office, Division of Corrections, or Fire Department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in program development, evaluation, and community engagement.
• Strong understanding of relevant principles, policies, and practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and using metrics to inform decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and secure funding through grants and partnerships.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and systems.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license or secure one by the date of employment.
• Must have access to an operable automobile and meet County automobile insurance requirements by the date of employment.
• Must reside in Shelby County as a condition of employment, subject to the stated exemptions.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional leadership duties that may include program oversight, strategic planning, community engagement, and managing the department budget.
• Develop and evaluate programs and engage with the community.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Use data analysis and metrics to inform decision-making.
• Manage budgets and secure funding through grants and partnerships.
• Travel to other Shelby County offices or events, if required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager