Class
Code: 04135
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION
NATURE OF WORK
This is responsible
professional and administrative work assisting in managing the County's Parks
and Recreation Division.
Work involves the
responsibility for supervising through subordinate supervisors, the management,
operations, maintenance and recreational programming of park facilities and
grounds of the County. Responsibilities include establishing program service
objectives, coordinating and managing divisional operations, and directing work
program plans and studies. Duties include making recommendations and decisions
regarding budget appropriations, analyzing service level needs, and long-range
planning to provide efficient and cost effective services. Work is performed
with extensive independent judgment within established policies and procedures.
Supervision is exercised over subordinate supervisors, administrative,
technical, and clerical personnel involved in various phases of parks and
recreation activities. Work is performed under the general direction of an
administrative superior. Work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and
observation of program plans and effectiveness.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Plans, assigns, and
supervises the work of administrative, operational, maintenance, and
recreational supervisory personnel of the Parks and Recreation Division.
Develops and implements parks
and recreation service objectives; evaluates progress regarding assigned objectives.
Directs the planning,
scheduling, and coordination of programs relative to recreational activities,
operations, maintenance, and protection of parks facilities and grounds;
reviews work programs through field observations, analysis of reports, and conferences
with subordinates; assists in resolving difficult and unusual problems,
including personnel grievances and hearings.
Represents the County before
community groups, service organizations, civic committees, and the media in
promoting the public use of recreational facilities, areas, and equipment;
establishes and maintains public relations.
Supervises and participates
in the development of various programs to meet the public and staff needs;
coordinates the organization and operation of community recreation programs;
establishes volunteer programs.
Reviews the effectiveness of
divisional services, conditions, public demand and trends affecting parks
maintenance and recreation program activities; develops plans and long-range
goals and objectives.
Assists the director in the
preparation and monitoring of division budget; reviews recommendations for fees
and charges for facilities and services.
Directs studies and surveys
on the utilization of facilities, personnel and equipment to provide efficient
and effective parks maintenance and recreation program services to the public.
Attends and participates in
administrative staff meetings to plan operations and to resolve problems.
Makes recommendations on
appointments, promotions, dismissals, and other personnel matters; evaluates
subordinate supervisors and reviews evaluations for assigned staff personnel.
Serves as
acting director in absence of the director.
Performs
related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES
AND SKILLS
Thorough
knowledge of the principles and practices of parks and recreation management.
Thorough
knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in the field of
parks and recreation management.
Thorough
knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of a comprehensive county park and
recreation operation.
Considerable
knowledge of the maintenance requirements of a medium to large scale park
system.
Considerable
knowledge of the principles of supervision, organization, and administration.
Considerable
knowledge of budget preparation and administration.
Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of employees in a manner
conducive to full performance and high morale.
Ability to
analyze facts and exercise sound judgment in decision making.
Ability to
serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord
with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Ethics and Conflict of Interest
policies.
Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public,
co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and
linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national
origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, disability,
sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND
TRAINING
Graduation from an accredited
four year college or university with major course work in parks and recreation
management, public or business administration or related field; six (6) years progressively
responsible experience in parks and recreation management work, including four
(4) years high level supervisory and administrative experience; or any
equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: Unrepresented
FLSA Status: Exempt
Code of Ethics Certification: Yes
Class Spec Estab./Revised: E 06/1984 R
03/2009