Recreation Outreach Supervisor l​/ll

Cover letter and Resume must be attached to your application

The Puente Hills Habitat Preservation Authority (Habitat Authority) seeks one full-time Recreation Outreach Supervisor I or II. The Habitat Authority is a government park agency established for the purpose of acquiring, restoring and/or maintaining additional open space and native habitat in the Puente Hills area of Los Angeles County, CA. The Habitat Authority manages approximately 3,891 acres of preserved public open space.

The City provides human resources support for the Habitat Authority. For more information visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Recreation Outreach Supervisor will perform a variety of functions in support of the agency. This is an at-will position.

Under general direction, plans, implements, directs, and supervises the Habitat Authority outdoor educational and stewardship-based recreational program services for the community; special events; volunteer program services in support of the Habitat Authority’s recreational program services and general operations; develops and monitors the budget for assigned area; ensures quality of programs and safe work practices; maintains appropriate work records; participates in agency and community special events;

performs other related duties as required.

The Recreation Outreach Supervisor I is the supervisory level class responsible for planning, implementing and directing the service and volunteer programs for the Habitat Authority. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Recreation Outreach Supervisor II in that the latter has five years or more of full-time supervisory or lead experience at level I and has increased responsibility for overseeing staff and policies in all program areas.

This position is FLSA exempt and at-will.

Receives general direction from the Executive Director. Exercises direct and indirect supervision over subordinates staff when budgets allow their hire and volunteers.

• Implements, oversees, supervises, and plans various program events and activities, including programming with local students, scout troops, community groups, and the general public; prepares and conducts training, as well as retaining and managing Habitat Authority volunteers. Assists in assessing current and long‑range goals and objectives.
• Assists with the recruitment, training and supervision of staff when funding allows and volunteers; develops schedules and work methods for performing assigned duties; reviews timesheets; oversees volunteer hours logging; ensures adherence to safe work methods, procedures, and practices; initiates disciplinary procedures with the Executive Director or their designee as appropriate.
• Leads group hikes; makes presentations; coordinates special events that promote stewardship and enjoyment of Habitat Authority lands.
• Assists with planning recreational outreach services and programming for the Habitat Authority. Develops, recommends, and implements programs and policies for diverse public audiences addressing broad ranges of recreational and user trends and educational needs. Conducts ongoing evaluation and continuous improvement of program activities including researching and developing program curricula and its implementation.
• Monitors, controls, and orders supplies and materials.
• Serves as an agency liaison and representative to outside agencies and the public.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with Habitat Authority staff, volunteers, the public and collaborative partners such as cities, the county, schools, non‑profit organizations, and contractors.
• Tracks and monitors program, special event and volunteer participation levels and generates periodic reports of this nature for agency reporting and record keeping.
• Assists with developing and monitoring assigned program budget; develops and prepares reports, letters, and staff reports on Habitat Authority operations as necessary; maintains employee and volunteer records.
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