Mansfieldtexas

Skill in working in a team atmosphere and participating on a variety of departmental and City-wide committees to enhance the provision of all City services. Ability to act independently, exercise discretion, make sound decisions based on experience and/or judgment, and develop alternate solutions to problems as necessary. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Public Administration, Park Administration, Recreation Administration, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field. Certified Playground Safety Inspector. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.

assistant director

Job Category  :   PARK
Requisition Number  :   ASSIS001086
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Posted : March 4, 2024
Full-Time
Locations    Showing 1 location
Mansfield, TX 76063, USA

Description   Starting Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 DOQ    EXAMPLES OF WORK TO BE PERFORMED:
Direct and supervise the performance of a diverse team. Lead organizational learning and improvement based on the establishment, tracking, and interpretation of performance measures.
Provide operational direction for General and MPFDC Fund parks, facilities and programming. Analyze and measure the effectiveness of facilities and resources with respect to long and short-range objectives. Supervise auditing functions focused on compliance with standardized operational practices and procedures.
Prepare strategic, business and work plans based on customer requirements and priorities for serving the needs of a diverse community. Communicate plans and resource priorities to staff and community stakeholders.
Prepare and track complex budgets that accurately reflect organizational needs and priorities. Prepare new program, feasibility and financial reports to justify and support service unit programs and operations.
Identify and present to management team, Park Board and City Council trends related to parks and recreation operations and programs, strategies and mission including, but not limited to, improving safety for our residents and patrons, enforcing park rules and ordinances, providing a higher quality of life through park programs and enterprises.
Oversee contract negotiations, professional services agreements, construction administration, and project bidding processes.
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contact a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of park maintenance, recreation programming, public recreation and park administration practices, and the ability to apply them effectively
Knowledge of project management skills and the ability to resolve complex problems and issues
Knowledge of budget development, governmental accounting, purchasing, contracting principles and procedures, and ability to prepare, evaluate and monitor the division budget and report preparation
Knowledge of asset and work order management systems
Knowledge or ability to learn and apply City ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to public parks
Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures
Knowledge of public and customer survey methods and analysis
Knowledge of human/public relations practices and techniques
Knowledge of revenue-based recreation facilities
Knowledge of marketing principles and practices
Skill in long-range planning, public presentations, program coordination, and contract negotiations
Skill in developing, reviewing, and implementing programs and policies related to the development, maintenance and capital improvement of parks and facilities
Skill in analyzing and evaluating policies, procedures, services and parks in order to develop recommendations for improvement
Skill in using effective verbal and written communication techniques with the public, City management, City Council, citizen groups and various committees
Skill in working in a team atmosphere and participating on a variety of departmental and City-wide committees to enhance the provision of all City services
Ability to coordinate, direct and supervise the work of professional and skilled trades personnel
Ability to act independently, exercise discretion, make sound decisions based on experience and/or judgment, and develop alternate solutions to problems as necessary
Ability to coordinate multiple tasks effectively under minimal supervision
Ability to conduct technical research/benchmarking and present findings in a clear and concise manner
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to PC, various computer software, copiers, telephone, fax machine, calculator
Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends
REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Public Administration, Park Administration, Recreation Administration, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, or a related field
A minimum of five years of experience in an administrative position with direct responsibilities for planning, developing and managing parks and recreation programs and facilities
Experience required in effectively managing employees and developing work systems
Extensive knowledge of modern principles, policies, and programs for providing recreational services
Considerable knowledge of public administration
Considerable experience in managing large and multi-directional budgets with an emphasis on planning and programming
Possession of a valid Texas Operator's License, Class C
DESIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Master’s Degree
Certified Park and Recreation Professional
Certified Playground Safety Inspector
Career history of serving communities of similar size and growth expansion
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:
The physical activity of this position
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
Particularly for sustained periods of time
Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling
Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm
Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
The physical requirements of this position
Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position
The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
The City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and it is our policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on their disability. The City of Mansfield offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. The City of Mansfield shall provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Mansfield provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The City of Mansfield is mandated by federal law to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public. All employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer employment drug test and /or physical.

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