Departments

The City of Greensboro is made up of many departments or functions that provide a wealth of services to the residents and businesses of Greensboro. Several City departments are located at the Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 West Washington Street, Greensboro. (Map) Others are located in satellite facilities throughout the City.

Coliseum
Director: Matt Brown (Bio)
The Greensboro Coliseum Complex features an arena, War Memorial Auditorium and a Special Events Center. 
Phone: 373-7400   •   Visit the Department website

Engineering & Inspections
Director: Butch Simmons (Bio)
The Engineering and Inspections Department works with other City departments to provide safe and reliable public infrastructure, homes, and workplaces, and to create healthy and attractive neighborhoods. The Inspections Division issues building permits for all construction projects in the City. 
Phone List   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department website

Executive
Director: Rashad Young (Bio)
The Executive Department is made up of the City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Internal Audit, Minority and Women's Business Enterprise, Special Events, and Training and Employment Services.
Phone: 373-2002   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department website

Field Operations
Director: Dale Wyrick (Bio)
The Field Operations Department handles garbage and recycling collection, seasonal services such as leaf collection, and maintenance of streets, storm water, parks, and right-of-ways.
Phone: 373-CITY (2489)   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department website

Financial & Administrative Services
Director: Rick Lusk (Bio)
The Financial and Administrative Services Department includes accounting, collections, financial reporting, treasury management, purchasing, equipment services, printing, and the mailroom. Phone: 373-2077   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department website

Fire Department
Director: Chief Gregory Grayson (Bio)
The Greensboro Fire Department provides fire, medical, hazmat, and technical rescue response within the City limits. It also provides the public emergency management and preparedness information. 
Phone: 574-4088   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department website

Guilford Metro 9-1-1
Director: Wesley Reid (Bio)
Guilford Metro 9-1-1 provides a central location for City and Guilford County public safety communication needs. The department includes 9-1-1 Emergency Communications and the Technical Division, which handles 800 MHz radio for Greensboro, Guilford County, Burlington, and other Triad agencies.
Phone: 373-2933   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department website

Planning & Community Development
Director: Sue Schwartz (Interim)
The Planning and Community Development Department supports programs that encourage home ownership, neighborhood revitalization, lead safe housing, neighborhood economic development, historic preservation, and assistance to homeless residents.
Phone: 373-2349   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department website

Human Relations
Director: Dr. Anthony Wade (Bio)
The Human Relations Department promotes mutual understanding and fair treatment among all residents of Greensboro.
Phone: 373-2038   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department website

Human Resources
Director: Connie Hammond (Bio)
The Human Resources Department provides a comprehensive program of personnel support services and consulting to all departments and agencies in conjunction with employee committees and in collaboration with other departments.
Phone: 373-2020   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department website

Information Technology
Director: Darryl Jones (Bio)
The Information Technology department provides leadership in implementing, supporting and delivering technology solutions that align with organizational goals and objectives. Its purpose is to serve as enablers and facilitators of technology for internal and external clients. The eight divisions are administration, application services, computer operations and billing, enterprise business services, GIS, network services, IT security and public safety.
Phone: 373-2490   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department website

Legal
Director: Julia McNeil Danish
The Legal Department provides expert legal advice and representation to the City, its public officials, and employees on a broad range of issues.
Phone: 373-2320   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department website

Legislative
The Legislative Department is made up the City's governing body, the City Clerk, and Elections.
Phone: 373-2397   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department website

Libraries
Director: Sandy Neerman (Bio)
The Greensboro Public Library offers an extensive collection of premium online resources and services, as well as books, magazines, music, and more. Many classes are offered and experts are available to help you find information.
Phone: 373-2471   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department website

Parks & Recreation
Director: Gregory Jackson (Bio)
The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department provides diverse year-round leisure opportunities for the citizens of Greensboro.
Phone: 373-2574   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department website

Police
Director: Chief Ken Miller (Bio)
The Greensboro Police Department safeguards lives and property, respectfully enforces the laws of the land, and works cooperatively to lessen the impact of crime on the lives of residents and visitors to Greensboro.
Phone: 373-2496   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department website

Public Affairs
The Public Affairs Department coordinates the City's communications functions, including public information, community relations and the Contact Center.
Phone: 373-3302   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department website

Special Events
Contact: Josh Sherrick
The Special Events Office works with residents to host events such as walks, runs, parades, community festivals, university events, and neighborhood get-togethers, all designed to enhance quality of life.
Phone: 315-8301  •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department website

Transportation
Director: Adam Fischer (Bio)
The Greensboro Department of Transportation (GDOT) plans, constructs and maintains transportation infrastructure and operates municipal transit.
Phone: 373-GDOT (4368)   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department website

Water Resources
Director: Allan Williams (Bio)
The Water Resources Department provides safe, dependable drinking water and wastewater treatment, as well as meter reading, billing, and maintenance of water and sewer lines. The Stormwater Division works to alleviate flood-related problems, improve and monitor water quality in streams, and assist residents in resolving drainage issues.
Phone: 373-CITY (2489)   •   Send an e-mail to the Department   •   Visit the Department website