Director of Parks and Recreation

How to Apply Interested applicants should forward a cover letter, 3 references, and a resume to: dsellers@nationalcareergroup.com. *The deadline to receive resumes is October 31, 2025* The purpose of this job is to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the administration, operations, and maintenance of the City's park system, recreational programming, forestry, cemeteries, and special events office. Oversees and manages the entire department's distinct divisions' professional staff and subordinate staff. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES This job description intends to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Supervises the work of assigned personnel; participates in hiring, training, and disciplinary actions; delegates work assignments; and conducts performance evaluations. Plans, organizes, prioritizes, and directs the activities of the department; assures the total operational effectiveness of the department. Assists the advisory board in fulfilling the board's responsibilities; serves as a spokesperson for the department. Initiates, develops, and implements innovative programs and solutions consistent with the department's transformation plan priorities. Establishes and implements operational policies, goals, and objectives for the department; ensures park operations and public recreational programs are carried out according to federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Develops and implements continuous transformational plans for the parks system; creates long and short-range planning objectives and effective strategies for the department, and establishes goals. Conducts needs assessments for the improvement of the parks system and public recreational programs; manages, updates, and implements the department's 5-year planning document. Oversees project management team; develops annual capital improvement plan to implement park improvement plans. Prepares and presents the annual department budget; determines resources needed; prepares financial requests; and develops financial analytics, strategies, and performance metrics to meet priority goals. Monitors the financial operations for the department and each division; seeks additional and alternative funding for various initiatives through local, state, and federal grants and foundations. Directs and participates in the development of capital and land acquisitions and project plans and specifications; directs and coordinates project development to completion; coordinates with internal and external agencies for projects, including consultant engineers, landscape architects, architects, and other professional staff Plans, develops, and acquires professional services as appropriate to conduct or participate in technical and administrative studies, reviews, and reports; maintains department records; reports on needed and department status. Reviews periodicals, legal developments, and other materials to keep abreast of developments and best practices in the field of parks, recreation, cemeteries, special events, operations, and management; implements business efficiency procedures and processes to ensure effective outcomes for staff and the department. Develops and implements public information programs; explains recreational programs, park systems, initiatives, and departmental goals. Performs related work as required. Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation management, business administration, public administration, or a related field -AND- Seven (7) to nine (9) years of experience in parks management and public recreation programs, including supervisory or managerial experience. -OR- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities

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