NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Senior Director of Parks & Recreation
Waxahachie, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$145K/yr - $208K/yr
6+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Senior Director of Parks & Recreation for the City of Waxahachie. The role involves planning, directing, and managing the activities and operations of the Parks Department, ensuring efficient service delivery and budget administration while coordinating with various departments and agencies.
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Responsibilities
Direct all department services and activities including parks maintenance, cemetery operations, convenience station operations, and recreation programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures
Manage the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area
Establish, within city policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly
Plan, direct and coordinate, through subordinate level employees, the Parks department's work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems
Assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes
Oversee the operation of Lee Penn Park Pool; coordinate with the Waxahachie Independent School District, Nicholas P. Sims Library, and other youth agencies to create various youth programs throughout the year; coordinate with various organizations for the use of City parks and facilities
Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate employee training; work with subordinate employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures
Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary
Work with consultants to develop concepts and/or plans for Park and related projects as detailed in the department’s Capital Improvement Plan. Additionally, have the capability of overseeing construction projects and reviewing progress of work to identify potential issues and bring to management’s attention and help develop contingency plans
Explain, justify and defend department programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues
Represent the Parks department to other departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations
Provide staff assistance to the City Manager’s office, participate on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence
Provide staff support to assigned boards and commissions
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of Park operations and maintenance
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in recreation, park planning or a related field
Six years of increasingly responsible parks operations and maintenance experience including three years of management and administrative responsibility
A valid State driver license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment
Have or be able to obtain a Certified Pool Operator certification within a year of hire date
Have or be able to obtain a Certified Pesticide Applicator certification within a year of hire date
Benefits
Health
Dental
A defined contribution pension plan for full-time employees
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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