Parks And Recreation Manager

DEFINITION

Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and operations of the Parks and Recreation Department, including parks maintenance, recreation programs, and community special events; participates in the development of policies and strategies for department operations; manages the effective use of department resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides complex and responsible support to the Parks and Recreation Director in areas of expertise;

and performs related duties as assigned.

Receives general direction from the Parks and Recreation Director. Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, professional, technical, maintenance, and administrative support staff.

This is a management classification responsible for planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the operations of parks maintenance, recreation programs, and community special events within the Parks and Recreation Department. Incumbents are responsible for performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibilities, which include developing and implementing policies and procedures for assigned programs, budget administration and reporting, and program evaluation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the Parks and Recreation Department, including parks maintenance, year-round recreation programs, and special events.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, work plans, policies, and priorities for the department; recommends within department policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of the department budget; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
• Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and makes recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Director.
• Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Performs project management responsibilities; develops logical and efficient project plans; establishes priorities; monitors and manages task completion; anticipates and avoids problems; works collaboratively and cooperatively with team members and user groups to ensure project accountability.
• Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with City specifications and service quality.
• Reviews plans and specifications; monitors contractor performance; ensures quality control, safety compliance, and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Administers capital improvement projects and facility renovations; prepares project timelines, budgets, and progress documentation; ensures compliance with City standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manages work…