THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

OUR VISION

To be a valued and trusted partner in the future of Albemarle County

OUR MISSION

To provide exceptional service to support Albemarle County in its effort to advance good government initiatives. Through leadership, innovation, focus, and teamwork, General Services is dedicated to continuously improving our efforts to the taxpayers, the Board of Supervisors' Strategic Plan, our internal customers, the environment and our employees with a quality-first organization.

OUR COMMITMENTS

TO THE TAXPAYER

Provide ethical stewardship of the taxpayers' money for the operation and maintenance of County buildings and grounds and provide clean, safe and aesthetically pleasing facilities for staff and visitors.

TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' STRATEGIC PLAN

General Services is dedicated to provide the resources necessary to promote the County's Strategic Plan as outlined and adopted by the Board of Supervisors.

TO OUR INTERNAL CUSTOMERS

We recognize that support of our internal customers is paramount to the success of General Services because we depend on their support. Therefore, we are committed to providing them a quality and valuable service in an expeditious and professional manner.

TO THE ENVIRONMENT

We support innovative initiatives to protect the natural resources of the County, and we are committed to being a leader in environmental management and energy conservation through continuous education of ourselves, other County employees and the public.

TO OUR EMPLOYEES

We believe that General Services' employees develop a commitment to excellence when they are directly involved in the management of their areas of responsibility. This team effort maximizes quality results, minimizes cost, and allows our employees the opportunity to have authorship and personal satisfaction in their accomplishments. We believe in hiring quality people who have a "hands-on" approach to work and a quest for excellent results. In exchange, General Services is committed to the development of our people by identifying, cultivating, training, rewarding, retaining and promoting those individuals who are committed to our organization. We will continuously strive to maintain a working environment that is challenging yet fun.