Parks & Recreation Assistant Director

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS NEEDED IN ORDER TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Knowledge:

• Current principles and practices of public administration, performance management and budget preparation.
• Principles and trends of public recreation facilities construction, and computer based management and maintenance systems.
• Knowledge of general parks and recreation management, policies and procedures.
• Standard program evaluation methods.
• Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management.

Abilities:

• Prepare and give oral and electronic presentations.
• Ability to learn, utilize and train others on County and Department related computer software programs.
• Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis, and perform position and assignments as needed as part of the County’s Emergency Management Disaster Response Team.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple Divisions with varied responsibilities.
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate professional and clerical staff.
• Prepare and analyze department reports, statements, and correspondence, and take appropriate action.
• Prepare Department Agenda items.
• Interpret and apply applicable BOCC policies and procedures as well as applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Develop and administer the Department budget.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and projects.

Skills:

• Intermediate – Advanced computer skills, including MS Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project Management Software.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, other agencies and the general public.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing, including public presentations, Department correspondence and other required documents.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:

• Review and evaluate Department work products, methods and procedures.
• Help to direct and coordinate the preparation and oversight of the Department’s budget.
• Perform related work as requested or assigned by the Director.
• Assist in the management, organization and coordination of the Department.
• Develop and implement Department policies and procedures.
• Seek, administer and implement outside contracts, grants and bids.
• Provide professional and technical direction to Divisions in regard to proposals, specifications and construction standards.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:Good vision and hearing with or without correction. Frequent walking and standing required. Ability to sit for long period of time. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, calculator, telephone, copier, and other related office equipment as necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WORK HAZARDS: Possible visual and physical dysfunction due to computer work.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT USED OR NEEDED: Personal Protection Equipment as needed based on environmental conditions and tasks performed; safety vest, eye and ear protection and hard hat. Use of auto safety belt.

Pay Grade 30