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In the eight years since this Department was created, we’ve expanded our services from the design and construction of city facilities and property management to energy, fuel, real estate, security and parking management. Unlike many other city departments, which serve the citizens of Houston, our clients are other city departments. We are behind the scenes supporting the core functions of other city departments by building and operating facilities that are attractive, clean and secure.
General Services provides a full range of services. The design and construction division is the city’s in-house developer, managing the design and construction of city facilities, excluding aviation department projects. Recently, the department was awarded the 2007 Texas Building Branch Associated General Contractors’ Outstanding Construction Award for the HPD’s Westside Command Station Renovation, which touts the city’s first green roof.
The property management division operates and maintains more than 300 city facilities representing 7.3 million square feet of occupied space. The energy management division procures electricity and natural gas and implements conservation measures. The fuel management section works with department fuel operations to develop operational efficiencies. The real estate division negotiates lease space for city departments, acquires real property and sells surplus city properties. The security management section oversees the physical security of 350 city facilities, including CCTV, access control and alarm systems. The parking management division ensures convenient, affordable parking for residents, businesses and visitors of our city and establishes regulations to enhance pedestrian safety, smooth traffic flow and emergency transportation needs.
GSD employees are accustomed to doing more with less. We are client-focused, customer-responsive, accept the responsibility to their clients and are committed to customer service and excellence. At the forefront of our commitment is our motto: “Pursuing Customer Satisfaction. . . Always Responsive”.
As division manager in Building Services' financial and administrative section, Ms. Sparks serves the city with uncommon expertise in finance and accounting. It's appropriate that we recognize such an accomplished number-cruncher during city budget season, when those skills are so much in demand.
Ms. Sparks manages budget matters, accounts payable and receivable, and contractual services. It is typical for her to work late hours and weekends at City Hall Annex and even to take her assignments home. More ...
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