Unit Operations Supervisor; Recreation Supervisor

Job Title

Unit Operations Supervisor

Pay Range: 516

Hourly Rate: $35.81 - $54.80

FLSA Status:
Exempt

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.

This position is located in the Recreation, Health and Wellness Division of the Parks and Recreation Department within the City of Oklahoma City, and reports directly to a division or department head. The Unit Operations Supervisor is primarily responsible for coordinating and managing staff and operational activities of multiple small work sections or a large specialized work section of clerical, administrative and technical classifications.

Essential job functions include preparing sectional budgets and goals and objectives reports for submission to the Division or Department Head; writing specifications for bids on equipment, materials, supplies, etc., and reviewing bids submitted to determine best supplier; monitoring operational expenditures; reviewing federal, state and local standards and regulations to ensure compliance with guidelines; implementing productivity improvement measures; preparing complex technical reports for submission to Department Director, City Manager and/or federal/state agencies;

etc. The employee has frequent contact with division personnel, other City employees, contractors, citizens, outside agencies, other municipalities, etc. in order to obtain or provide information and/or provide administrative and technical assistance related to divisional activities. The employee works under minimal supervision. Final results are appraised as to attainment of program objectives; adherence to regulations and City policies; and effectiveness and efficiency of management.

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

• Knowledge of and skill in applying general administrative and managerial techniques and methods.
• Skill in critically assessing and organizing a wide variety of information.
• Skill in supervising and coordinating activities of administrative, technical, and clerical staff.
• Skill in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to plan, design, implement and evaluate current systems and system improvement.
• Ability to travel.
• Willingness to assume responsibility for operations of the assigned work unit(s).

• Possession of bachelor's degree or higher in Recreation, Leisure Services, Event Management, Sports Management, Physical Education, Tourism, Public or Business Administration, or directly related field.
• Five (5) years of full-time experience in administrating recreation/community service programs, which include two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• NRPA Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP).
• Experience managing the development and execution of youth, teen, adult, senior, and specialized recreation programs, including large-scale special events.
• Proficiency with computer software including Microsoft Office suite, recreation management software, and other data collection and tracking software.

• One City, One Team (Teamwork/Team Oriented)
• Service First (Customer Centric)
• Respect Always (Leads Through Influence)
• Own the Outcome (Execution and Results)
• Keep Getting Better (Commitment to Continuous Improvement)
• Empathetic Leadership
• Judgment
• Talent Development
• Strategic Thinking
• Agility

• Primarily indoors in a climate-controlled environment.
• Subject to sitting, standing, walking, or using a telephone for extended periods of time.
• Occasional local travel.
• Subject to working irregular hours such as overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.

• Vision enough to read and draft written communications.
• Speech and hearing enough to communicate in person and by telephone.
• Manual and finger dexterity enough to operate office equipment such as keyboards, telephones, 10-key, etc.

Pay Method:
City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.

Former Employees:
If this position is open to external applicants and you are a former employee, you must be eligible for rehire to participate in any selection process. If you are unsure of your rehire status, please contact the Human Resources Department at . If your rehire status has been coded "Not Eligible," "Eligible 3," or "Conditional," you will need to request a review of your rehire…