Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation

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Under limited supervision, assists the Director in the management of the Parks and Recreation Department (P&R) through effective planning, staff management, and resource allocation; manages P&R programs to enhance the physical, social, and cultural quality of life for the community; manages daily operations, plans and coordinates projects and programs, and assists in planning and developing Department goals, strategic direction, programs, and activities.

• Assists in directing Parks & Recreation (P&R) Department operations; exercises independent judgment within broad policy guidelines; evaluates and analyzes issues and recommends and implements solutions; provides leadership, direction, and guidance in P&R program management.
• Provides advice and counsel to Director; assists with planning, directing, reviewing and evaluating P&R programs, and work performed; verifies all P&R facilities are safe and provide a variety of leisure and recreation opportunities to enrich the quality of life for community residents and guests.
• Manages division and program managers; coaches and trains staff, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects, monitors work, develops staff skills and evaluates performance; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, workload, resource allocation, budgets, technical issues, quality standards, policies, services and community issues.
• Evaluates progress toward achieving P&R goals and objectives; evaluates staffing levels, resource availability and service demands, and recommends resource allocations to optimize budgeted funds.
• Reviews, approves and develops reports, technical documents and public communications.
• Reviews and approves operational data and activity reports; identifies infrastructure needs, service demands, and resource availability; develops recommendations and plans to improve operational effectiveness, including use of facilities, new equipment and technology and changing community needs.
• Monitors operations to identify and resolve problems; effectively communicates operational and technical issues; assures all operational, legal, technical and financial issues are properly addressed and resolved; interprets and explains federal and state rules and regulations; verifies Department's activities are in compliance with all laws, regulations and quality and safety standards.
• Coordinates communications and operations between advisory boards, regional organizations, and state and federal agencies; coordinates projects and events, and develops special funding opportunities.
• Supports the departmental operations with regular and timely attendance.
• Must have and maintain a cell phone for City use to hold this position.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Odessa and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work‑related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
Bachelor's Degree in Parks & Recreation, Business or Public Administration, or related field. Five years of public sector Parks & Recreation program management experience, three of those in a supervisory capacity. A different combination of education and experience deemed equivalent may be substituted for that stated.

• State and Federal laws governing parks and public facilities, including OSHA and ADA requirements.
• Policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of public recreation programs.
• Parks & Recreation program planning, best practices and evaluation principles.
• Principles and practices of grounds, facilities and turf maintenance.
• Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including cost accounting, contract management, budgeting, procurement and bid procedures, customer service and employee supervision.
• Techniques and practices for efficient and cost effective management of resources.
• Techniques and methods for strategic,…