Salary Range $78,969.34 - $98,711.68

First round of reviews will be July 31st

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This is a single-incumbent classification providing senior-level management support to the Department Director.  The employee performs his/her duties under minimal supervision.

• Provides direct and indirect supervision to assigned divisions and staff; performs supervisory functions including recommending for hire, training, evaluating, counseling, developing and disciplining of assigned staff; supervises contractors.
• Assists the Director in evaluating and improving existing programs and services, and initiating new services as required to meet customer needs.
• Manages and coordinates projects, schedules and special events.
• Make recommendations on park maintenance and recreation programming to Parks and Recreation Director.
• Provides project management for various capital improvement projects.
• Coordinates maintenance functions so as to not interfere with planned activities.
• Responsible for coordinating all scheduling of activities with facilities.
• Coordinates all operational activities between departmental divisions.
• Coordinates department’s Capital Budget and serves as project manager for department projects.
• Ensure the preparation and management of the annual division budget, quarterly budget updates and maintains rigorous accountability for division finances based on city financial policy and procedure.
• Obtain and manage contributions, sponsorships, contracts, grants, and in-kind donations to support division projects and services.
• Assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.
• Investigates and answers complaints, and advises Director or takes corrective action.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, major course work in recreation, park planning or a related field preferred.
• Four years of increasingly responsible operations and maintenance experience including two years of supervisory, management and administrative responsibility. 

• Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive Parks and Recreation program.
• Principles and practices of park planning.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to parks operation and maintenance.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Methods and techniques of report preparation.
• Operations, services and activities of the city.
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

• Assist with managing and directing a comprehensive Parks and Recreation program.
• Assist with developing and administering departmental goals, objectives and procedures.
• Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and recommend appropriate adjustments.
• Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs.
• Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of subordinate employees.
• Delegate authority and responsibility.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate subordinate employees.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
• Plan and design park layouts.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
• Interpret, explain, and enforce departmental policies and procedures.
• Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

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