Special Projects Coordinator

Overview

Performs intermediate professional and administrative work handling a variety of tasks, including but not limited to coordination of special projects and related office operations in the Parks and Recreation Department as assigned by the Director of Parks and Recreation. Performs related work as required. 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.

The following tasks are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• 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.
• 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; ability to use a variety of standard office equipment, including a computer; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in parks and recreation administration, public administration, or related field and considerable experience working in local government or non-profit agencies.

Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the state of North Carolina;
Possession of First Aid/CPR certification must be obtained within the initial six (6) months of employment. Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) is preferred. ISA Certified Arborist certification preferred.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE REQUIRED ON FINAL INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATE(S)
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