Director of Parks and Recreation
Location: Rochester, Minnesota
Description: City of Rochester, MN is presently looking of Director of Parks and Recreation right now, this position will be placed in Minnesota. Detailed specification about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. The welcomes applications for:
Director of Parks and Recreation
The City of Rochester, Minnesota (pop. 106,000) Park and Recreation ! Department provides a variety of leisure time opportunities for people to enjoy and manages 3 indoor sports facilities, in addition to 3500+ acres of park land including over 100 individual parks and 85 miles of paved trails.
"Providing traditional, innovative, and affordable quality services (activities, programs, and facilities) for Rochester's citizens and visitors."
http://www.rochestermn.gov/departments/park/
Nature of Work
This position provides strategic leadership and direction for all operational aspects of the City of Rochester's Park and Recreation system which include parks, urban forestry, recreation and community service programs, and municipal golf courses. Responsibilities are performed under the general direction of the Park Board, City Administrator and City Council.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 10, 2013, WILL BE GIVEN PRIORITY CONSIDERATION.
DUT! IES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The items below are represen! tative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. The work is performed with considerable independence.
- Strategic Planning Oversight
Implement the identified goals subject to available funding.
Represent the Park and Recreation Department before the City Council, commissions and other governmental bodies regarding a range of matters, including sensitive programs and services.
Serve as the principal staff liaison to the Park Board members, City Administrator; Council members; Federal, State, County agencies; various community groups and the general public.
- Administrative/Operational Activities
Plan, organize, direct and manage the operational activities of the Park and Recreation Department.
Oversee the development and implementation of procedures designed to increase efficiency and effectiveness of departmental operations.
Organize and direct the administrative, financial and accounting functions of the Department to ensure timely and accurate reporting in compliance with City policies.
Provide staff support to the Park Board by approving agendas and recommending policy action to the Board and City Council.
Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures. Assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships. Identify opportunities for improvement. Direct the implementation of changes.
- Financial Management Develop and implement the department's operational budget, Capital! Improvement Program, anticipated revenues, and equipment/fleet requests adopted by the Park Board and funded by the City.
- Staff Leadership
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manage all assets of the Department inclusive of buildings, equipment, fixtures, parks and forestry.
Plan for the acquisition and development of properties in connection with public parks properties and related areas designed to improve the quality of life within the City.
Maintain accountability for the effectiveness of all operations and departmental activities.
Recommend appropriate service and staffing levels.
Assign work activities, projects and programs.
Work with staff to resolve problems.
Provide ongoing coaching and implement disciplinary measures when appropriate.
Keep immediate supervisory group fully ! and accurately informed by conducting regularly scheduled meetings.
Negotiate contracts and agreements for professional services and property transactions. Oversee the administration of agreements.
Emergency Management
Serve as the primary department representative on the City of Rochester's Emergency Operations Center and interact with other city departments, local, state and federal emergency management agencies.
Coordinate the maintenance and implementation of the Department's Continuity of Operations Plan.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities consistent with the role and function of this position.
Education and Experience
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in park management, recreational facility administration, public administration, business administration or a closely related field AND at least six (6) year! s of progressive supervisory leadership and administrative experience i! n municipal recreation and parks management
OR
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in park management, recreational facility administration, public administration, business administration or a closely related field AND ten (10) years of progressive supervisory leadership experience with two (2) years of administrative experience in municipal recreation and parks management
Licenses and/or Certifications
Valid driver's license
Desirable Qualifications
A Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in park management, recreational facility administration, public administration, business administration or a closely related field
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Competencies
The incumbent will be required to demonstrate an expert understanding of and/or an ability to perform each of the following:
Modern principles and best practices specific to City government codification, archival r! ecordkeeping, Minnesota Data Practices, Statutes, City policies, open meeting laws; and to apply that understanding in strategic planning, complex problem solving, and diverse service delivery.
Applicable provisions of federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, including the Administrative Code and City Charter, and to apply that understanding in solving the most complex problems affecting departmental operations.
Evaluate departmental technological needs and select appropriate technological tools, applications, and advances in work methods to meet those needs; and apply such tools to resolve the full range of challenges or needs associated with the work of the department.
Use a full range of current and modern job-related office equipment, computer hardware, and software applications; and apply this understanding in accomplishing work-related tasks and work-related research.
Foster organizational change by championing creative approa! ches and moving them through the organization. Effectively evaluate and! judge new ideas, identifying those that are effective, efficient, and sustainable. Readily adapt to fiscal change and find ways to accomplish more with less.
Expertly plan and manage multiple projects that have the highest level of Citywide and/or community impact and may have changing priorities.
Negotiate and meet deadlines. Demonstrate an ability to prioritize issues, identifying which issues require immediate attention, and taking effective and appropriate action based on that determination.
Plan, coordinate, lead, and monitor complex projects, prepare work plans, develop protocols and standards, and define and appropriately measure results; and to lead planning activities and assist elected officials, department directors, staff, and customers in problem solving and analysis.
Direct the development and implementation of a departmental budget and ensure that funds are appropriately managed; stay within or under budget; make decisions! based upon budget limitations, contending interest groups, interagency concerns, legal issues, and the political climate.
Establish a focus and applicable plan to connect the department's programs and tactical design to the City's key objectives thus, when implemented, the plan will achieve results and add value to the organization.
Effectively communicate whether listening, speaking, presenting, writing or facilitating, with individuals and groups from varied social and economic backgrounds, including elected officials, department directors, representatives of other jurisdictions and private organizations, subordinate employees, and the general public, with the ability to diffuse hostile situations and manage conflict appropriately.
Produce timely, accurate, and easily understood reports and correspondence to ensure proper communication with the intended audience.
Transfer one's knowledge to others and positively influence their develop! ment.
Lead the department by providing effective work directio! n to subordinate supervisors and employees, by promoting the vision and mission of the department and the City and by reinforcing desired employee work behaviors; facilitate the group problem-solving process, recognize positive results, manage conflict, and negotiate satisfactory outcomes.
Exhibit a commitment to the vision, mission, and values of the Park and Recreation Board, department, and the City by enthusiastically supporting what the department and City does and why.
Model leadership qualities of adaptability, dependability, and accountability to include encouraging staff flexibility, creativity, and innovation in service delivery.
Provide for and encourage the creation of a positive work environment that enables others to act within City values Recruit talented people, support and build team spirit and morale, reward teamwork, celebrate successes, listen to ideas, and provide opportunities for others to contribute.
Set expectatio! ns, manage employee development, provide training, coaching, and mentoring for employees; and conduct consistent, fair, and equitable performance evaluations.
Develop policies, procedures, and operating standards governing the activities of department employees and ensures that employees follow such policies, procedures, and standards.
Increase cultural diversity within his or her department, actively support the City's diversity initiatives, and work to address the needs of diverse and underserved communities.
Build trust and a trusting work environment. by leading by example, telling the truth, displaying honest and ethical behavior in all interactions, working without hidden agendas, ensuring that actions and words are consistent, and following through on commitments.
Direct others in conducting customer service needs analysis and establish department-wide customer service standards that promote excellence in services and products.
Identify and meet diverse customer needs and to continuously impr! ove customer service.
Work across department lines and form partnerships that foster better citizen services, eliminate barriers to achieving results, build alliances with key decision makers, and take full advantage of available resources.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as
Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only! occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:
Continuous demands: sitting, fine dexterity
Frequent demands: walking, handling
Occasional demands: lifting, reaching, standing
Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, touch
Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:
The majority of the work is performed indoors and not substantially exposed to environmental conditions, however walking on uneven ground (gravel, rocks, mounds, construction sites) may also be required.
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