Assistant Director Of Parks, Recreation Transit

Under general direction of the Director of Parks, Recreation & Transit, assists in directing, planning, organizing, and administering the activities of the Parks, Recreation & Transit Department; coordinates departmental activities; provides highly responsible and complex administrative assistance and support to the Director; and serves as Acting Director in the Director's absence. With guidance from the Director, this position oversees assigned functions, including parks planning and development, capital improvement projects, recreation and community service programs, aquatics, youth and adult sports, special events, and transit services.

This position participates in departmental policy development, administrative planning, budget administration, personnel management, and operational oversight, and performs related work as required.

Direct supervision and supervision through Division Managers is provided to personnel assigned to various Divisions within the Department. This position receives general direction from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Transit and exercises supervisory responsibility over other management, professional, technical, and administrative personnel. The incumbent may serve in an acting capacity in the Director's absence.

The Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation & Transit is considered a second-level management position. This position works closely with the Director of Parks, Recreation & Transit to develop and implement department-wide goals and objectives, and with division managers to achieve them. The Assistant Director oversees assigned divisions and assists in the administration of departmental programs, policies, procedures, and budgets.

Incumbents in this classification have a broad range of independence within policy and procedural limitations and work under minimal supervision. The incumbent is accountable to the Director for the effective management of assigned personnel and the quality and efficiency of assigned services. Recommendations regarding Department operations, programs, and services are expected. The Assistant Director of Parks, Recreation & Transit provides direct and indirect supervision to assigned personnel within the Department.

This classification is distinguished from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Transit, who serves as the Department Head of the entire Department. While the Assistant Director may act on the Director's behalf, overall responsibility for directing the Department remains with the Director.

Management may amend duties pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Assist the Director of Parks, Recreation & Transit in managing and directing the activities, operations, programs, and services of the Department.
• Assist in the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities.
• Oversee assigned functions related to park planning and development, including the research, design, and construction of parks and recreational facilities, and the formation of Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) and other assessment districts.
• Direct, oversee, and evaluate assigned programs, projects, activities, and personnel; assign work activities; review work products, methods, and procedures; and recommend operational improvements.
• Participate in the selection, training, supervision, motivation, and evaluation of assigned personnel; provide staff development opportunities; and implement disciplinary actions as necessary.
• Monitor and evaluate service delivery methods, procedures, staffing levels, workloads, and support systems; recommend and implement improvements as appropriate.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the work of assigned professional, technical, and administrative personnel through subordinate supervisory and management staff.
• Participate in the development and administration of the Department budget; forecast staffing, equipment, materials, contractual services, and capital improvement funding needs; monitor expenditures; and recommend budget adjustments as appropriate.
• Assist in directing and participating in the preparation, administration, and monitoring of contracts, agreements, requests for proposals, and professional service arrangements, including design, construction, and capital improvement contracts.
• Oversee assigned functions…