The Woodlands Township, Texas
Director of Covenant Administration
Hiring range: $100,000 to $125,000
Final resume review: Monday, April 28, 2025.
The Woodlands Township is a special purpose district that acts as the governmental service provider for the community, located on 28,000 acres of forestland 27 miles north of Houston, Texas. The community has more than 120,000 residents, 2,100 businesses and a valuation of more than $25 billion. The Woodlands Township was named Best City to Live in America by Niche.com for the second consecutive year, as well as ranked in the Top 10 for the following categories: Best Cities to Live in America, Best Cities to Raise a Family in America, Cities with the Best Public Schools in America, Best Cities to Retire in America!
The Director of Covenant Administration plans, organizes, and directs the operations of the department, which is comprised of 63 employees and an annual budget of $4.3M. Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, this role will be responsible for deed restriction administration, monitoring and enforcement of residential and commercial covenants on properties for violations, overseeing property standards and issuance of permits, as well as ensuring that property maintenance aligns with neighborhood standards. These covenants are designed to encourage environmental excellence, preserve the design integrity and architectural quality of homes, prevent neighborhood deterioration due to unregulated construction and property use, as well as uphold property values.
The Director will also serve as a representative of the Residential Design Review Committee and the Development Standards Committee, which are comprised of community-elected officials that serve as architectural control groups to protect the aesthetic character of the residential areas in The Woodlands, approve commercial improvements, review property owners' applications for variances to the standards for their properties, and enforce standards governing property use and maintenance.
Candidates shall have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Urban Planning, Business Administration, or a closely related field, along with at least seven (7) years of related experience with a minimum of five (5) years of significant supervisory experience. A Master’s degree is preferred, along with prior experience working in the public sector.
To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter to: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2460
For more information, contact:
Kylie Wilson
CPS HR Consulting
kwilson@cpshr.us
Recruitment Brochure: https://executivesearch.cpshr.us/flyer?file=APPROVEDWoodlands_Brochure.pdf
The Woodlands Township website: https://www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov
The Woodlands Township is an equal opportunity employer.