The City of Knoxville is seeking applications for a Civil Service Merit Board Executive Director.  The position works under the direction of the Civil Service Merit Board (the “Board”) and serves as the Executive Secretary to the Board.

The position records the proceedings of each Board meeting and public hearing; prepares lists of persons deemed qualified for appointment to classified positions in accordance with regulations established by the Board, reviews the disbursement of wages and salaries and all personnel actions and reports to the Board any persons in classified positions who have not been appointed through merit system procedures. The Director receives written requests from employees in classified positions to appeal disciplinary action. When directed by the Board or a hearing officer, administers oaths to and issues subpoenas for witnesses.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from a CHEA-accredited four-year college or university with a major in human resource management or public administration, business administration, or a related field (with coursework in human resources preferred). Five years of progressively responsible experience in human resource management. Supervisory experience in and knowledge of public sector human resource management

 The salary range is $75,000 - $100,000 per year.

Please email resumé and any supporting documents to civilservice@knoxvilletn.gov by the deadline of Friday, March 7, 2025.