NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Director of Parks and Recreation
Virginia 23510, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$141K/yr - $249K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a strategic and visionary Director of Parks & Recreation for the City of Norfolk. This role involves managing comprehensive operations and maintenance programs for city parks, overseeing recreational activities, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance community services.
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Responsibilities
Provides leadership and direction to the Assistant Director, Business Systems Manager and division leaders to plan, organize, coordinate, and manage the performance of professional, technical, maintenance and clerical support personnel to achieve the strategic goals of the Department of Parks and Recreation
Responsible for overall management and leadership of the four bureaus within the Parks and Recreation Department; Bureau of Planning and Administration, Bureau of Recreation and Community Wellness, Bureau of Parks, and Forestry Operations, and Bureau of Cemeteries. This includes budget preparation, development and monitoring
Develops and implements a flexible program of community-building activities (recreation, parks, and neighborhood improvement services) for all customer segments, social groups, ages, and interest levels within the community
Recommends acquisition and directs the development and maintenance of park and playground areas, structures and facilities, and waterways, trails, beaches, and city-wide facilities
Manages a flexible program of recreational activities for all segments, social groups, ages, and interest levels within the community
Cultivates collaboration and partnerships among city and external agencies, and residents; identifies and develops plans to address neighborhood, parks, recreation, and open space needs; and marketing of neighborhoods
Directs the preparation and administration of the departmental business plan, performance measurement system, work program and budget, to ensure cost effectiveness
Plans and coordinates neighborhood recreational strategies with other departments, schools, civic organizations, non-profit organizations, and other partners
Directs communications and promotional activities to encourage citizen support, participation, attendance, and interest in parks, recreation, and open space programs
Collaborates with various public, private, non-profit, and civic groups and individuals to promote departmental community-building activities and to ascertain desired or needed services
Reviews and analyzes systems and processes, equipment usage, and performance to find ways of increasing effectiveness, improving results, and achieving improved cost efficiency in service delivery
Coordinates the selection of personnel to serve in the Department of Parks and Recreation
Performs as facilitator, advisor, and technical expert in terms of natural resources and management for the City Manager, City Council, municipal departments, and the public; makes formal presentations and public policy recommendations
Reviews and analyzes the effectiveness of projects and programs and revises in accordance with current customer needs and desires
Coordinates the development and implementation of programs and strategic plans for the betterment of the community
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in recreation and parks management, business or public administration, or related field
Five or more years' senior level management experience required
Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE)
Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
Or other related certification
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Eight to ten years of progressively responsible professional experience preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave
Employer paid pension plan
Basic life insurance
Voluntary participation in medical and dental
Section 457 deferred compensation
Long-term disability
Optional life insurance for self, spouse and children
Medical and dependent care reimbursement plans
Access to membership in credit union
Employer provided parking
Tuition Assistance Program
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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