Parks, Recreation & Open Space Director

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Job Information

Title:

Parks, Recreation & Open Space Director

Market Range:

MR22

Approved Date:

3/26/2024 10:52:04 AM

FLSA:

Exempt

EEO Code:

PROFESSIONALS

Career Level:

M4

Career Level Description:

Management Level 4

Job Code:

100568

Job Family:

Parks and Recreation

Sub Family:

Parks and Recreation

Primary Purpose

The Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Director is responsible for leading, planning, organizing, maintaining, and directing the facilities and services of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Division, including the planning, design, acquisition, construction, and maintenance of county park facilities and open space sites. The Director is the highest authority in the Division and is responsible for developing and implementing policies, procedures, and practices to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Division.  Responsibilities include: overseeing the preparation of the Division budget, and monitoring related expenditures; directing and evaluating the work of administrative subordinates; serving as an advisor to the public, the Community Services Director, County Manager, and the County Board of Commissioners on PROS activities and issues; and acting as a technical advisor for the Open Space and Parks Advisory Committee (OSAPAC), a citizen advisory board.

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Long Range and Strategic Planning – Lead, plan, organize, and direct the facilities and services of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Division, including the planning, design, acquisition, and construction of county park facilities and open space sites.  Planning and implementation require collaboration with both the Financial and Budget staff, as well as those in Facilities Design and Construction and General Services Administration.

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35%

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Operations - Develop and implement policies, procedures and practices to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Division, including those focused internally on staff and facility operations and those focused externally on collaborations and partnerships.

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20%

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Board and Partner Administration – Work with the Board of Commissioners to implement their goals related to parks, recreation and open space services.  Provide staff support to the Open Space and Parks Advisory Committee.

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25%

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CIP and Budget Administration – Develop short range funding strategies for PROS including the annual operating budget.  Develop long range funding strategies for PROS including seven year CIP budgets, bond campaigns and external partnership opportunities including roles where the County is grantee and grantor.

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20%

Position(s) may perform other duties in addition to the above as assigned by management.

*IMPORTANT* In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

Career Level Dimensions

Career Level:

M4

Career Level Description:

Management Level 4

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Directs a Division.

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Creates the short-term strategy for the Division or Function and creates operational plans for Division that align with Department plan.  Actions have direct impact on results of the Department.

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Responsible for Budget planning and justification.

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Responsible for making significant improvements of processes, systems or standards to enhance performance of Division or multiple divisions.

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Oversees employees who pioneer unique ideas or generate new, viable solutions to make improvements or respond to issues.

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Communicates within and outside the Division(s).

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Influences others regarding the area of responsibility’s practices and approaches.

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Achieves goals through teams of managers.  May be responsible for creating workforce and staffing plans for job area to ensure availability of employees and resources.

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Has hiring, firing, promotion and reward authority for direct reports.

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Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead multiple Work Groups. Typically has master-level knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with broad understanding of other areas within the job function.

Qualifications

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Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field

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Six years of experience as a director, manager or supervisor in  parks, recreation and/or open space management or related field including at least two years of supervisory experience

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Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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Master's Degree

Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management or Natural Resource Management

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Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

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Supervision skills with ability to provide guidance and professional support to staff, offer regular feedback, hold staff accountable, and serve as a mentor

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Excellent interpersonal skills with a great deal of political savvy and sensitivity

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Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources

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Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

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Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job

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Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience

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Excellent customer service skills

An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Professionalism

Thinks carefully about the likely effects on others of one's words, actions, appearance, and mode of behavior. Selects the words or actions most likely to have the desired effect on the individual or group in question. Maintains calmness in stressful or adverse situations. Diplomatically handles challenging or tense interpersonal situations.

Organizational Understanding

Understands agendas and perspectives of others, recognizing and effectively balancing the interests and needs of one's own group with those of the broader organization.

Communication

Creates an atmosphere in which timely and high-quality information flows smoothly up and down, inside and outside of the organization; encourages open expression of ideas and opinions.

Cooperative Leadership

Promotes and generates cooperation among one's peers in leadership to achieve a collective outcome; fosters the development of a common vision and fully participates in creating a unified leadership team that gets results.

Relationship Building

Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.

Strategic Vision

Sees the big, long-range picture and leads others accordingly.

Integrity

Act with honesty, transparency and respect in our interactions with co-workers and those we serve. Adhere, without exception, to laws, policies, procedures and professional standards.

Accountability

Establish high-quality standards for work. Add value. Measure results and hold self and others accountable for making progress toward desired outcomes. Take a logical and data-driven approach to decision-making.

Diversity

Believe that different backgrounds and experiences strengthen the organization and produce better results. Value inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience, and strive to reflect in our workforce the diversity of our community.

Collaboration

Foster a work culture in which different ideas and opinions are encouraged and expected. Listen carefully and speak thoughtfully. Work together toward shared goals with mutual respect and cooperation.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously improve work processes and products. Provide a safe environment to be innovative and creative and try new things. When things don't go as planned, use it as an opportunity to learn, regroup and begin again. Provide time and resources for individuals to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

Wellness

Take proactive steps to be physically fit and healthy, emotionally strong, financially secure and socially fulfilled, while inspiring and empowering others to do the same.

Service Orientation

Commit to making a difference within the community. Actively engage in and enjoy our work. Deliver services that exceed expectations, with courtesy, politeness and sensitivity to the experiences, concerns and feelings of all co-workers and customers.

ADA Checklist

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Standard ADA Selection:

Office Environment

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting/Carrying 0-10 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 10-20 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 20-50 pounds

X

Lifting/Carrying 50-100 pounds

X

Pushing

X

Pulling

X

Climbing

X

Balancing

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

Handling

X

Grasping

X

Fingering

X

Feeling

X

Talking

X

Hearing

X

Visual Perception

X

Repetitive Motions

X

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination

X

Memorization/Concentration

X

Learning/Knowledge Retention

X

Preparing/Analyzing Numerical Figures

X

Use of Interfaced Commmunication Devices (Phone, Computer, Radio etc.)

X

Analyzing/Examining/Testing Data

X

Emotional/Behavioral Self-Regulation

X

Interacting with Others

X

Comprehension

X

Organization

X

Decision Making

X

Comprehension

Understand complex problems and collaborate to explore alternative solutions

Organization

Organize and prioritize the work schedules of others to manage multiple tasks and/or projects

Decision Making

Make decisions that have significant impact on a department's credibility, operations and/or services

Communication

Communicate in-depth information for the purpose of interpreting and/or negotiating

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Humid

X

Wet

X

Noise

X

Hazards

X

Temperature Change

X

Atmospheric Conditions

X

Vibration

X

Computers/Monitors

X