Special Projects Coordinator

Overview

Performs intermediate professional and administrative work handling a variety of tasks, including coordination of special projects and related office operations in the Parks and Recreation Department as assigned by the Director of Parks and Recreation. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Parks and Recreation.

• Planning, organizing and coordinating assignments which involve program specific operations and administrative services
• Maintaining official records and files
• Preparing reports
• Collects, compiles, evaluates, and reports department-specific program or administrative information
• Organizes work processes and coordinates work, as assigned, through the department
• Monitors compliance of various internal and external programs, projects, and policies including but not limited to grant programs, special contracts, special events, and special projects
• Monitors program compliance in areas such as department marketing, ADA standards, and department standards of operations, as adopted through the NRPA/CAPRA accreditation standards
• Conducts research and analysis requiring data compilation; analyzes information and makes recommendations
• Prepares monthly and annual reports
• Reviews and processes tree requests
• Works as staff liaison to the Appearance Commission
• Assists with other department programs and special events as required
• Performs related tasks as assigned

• Thorough knowledge of research methods and techniques, report preparation and presentation
• Ability to research and collect data
• Ability to maintain detailed records and prepare accurate reports; ability to make decisions and exercise resourcefulness in resolving problems
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form
• Ability to deal with public relations problems courteously and tactfully
• Ability to instruct recreation activities
• Ability to adhere to and enforce rules and regulations