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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICES

City of Stockton, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$173K/yr - $221K/yr

6+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Director of Community Services for the City of Stockton. The role involves overseeing the Community Services Department, including policy development, program planning, and fiscal management, while collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance community services and programs.

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Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs, through subordinate staff, all activities of the City’s Community Services Department

Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the Community Services Department; prepares and administers the department’s budget

Works closely with a Deputy City Manager, other City departments, a variety of public and private organizations, and citizen groups in developing programs and implementing projects to solve problems related to the Community Services Department; serves as a principal liaison for outside agencies; advises the City Manager and City Council on related issues and programs

Prepares and recommends long-range plans for community services and programs; develops specific proposals for action on current and future City needs; negotiates and administers departmental contracts

Makes interpretations of City regulations and various ordinances, codes and applicable laws to ensure compliance

Represents the City and works closely with citizen boards and commissions and public and private officials to provide technical assistance, directly or through subordinate staff

Coordinates the preparation of a variety of reports or presentations for City management or outside agencies; administers and supervises the department’s management and supervisory staff; directs the supervision and the work evaluation of departmental personnel; monitors and directs employee relations and grievance procedures; provides for staff development and supervisory training programs

Directs the development of management systems, procedures and standards for program evaluation

Monitors developments related to delegated service area; evaluates their impact on City operations and implements policy and procedure improvements

Recommends fee schedules and implements procedures for collection of such fees

Provides leadership in staff development; sets standards for departmental staff performance; manages staff resources for most efficient and effective results

Directs staff participation in customer service and quality service

Seeks areas of commonality between Library and Recreation to develop new programs and services that respond to community needs

Qualification

Public administrationRecreation administrationLibrary servicesProgram planningBudget developmentContract administrationCommunity organizationPerformance measurementStaff developmentProblem analysisLeadershipEffective communication

Required

Possession of a Bachelor degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public administration, recreation administration, library services, or a closely related field

Six (6) years of experience providing administrative oversight of a recreation department or library department with responsibilities in directly administering or supervising which has included program planning, development, and administration with at least four (4) years of supervisory responsibility

Must possess a valid California driver's license

Knowledge of administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program and budget development and implementation and employee supervision

Knowledge of principles, practices and programs related to municipal recreation, golf programs and library services

Knowledge of community organization and methods for assessing and stimulating meaningful public interest and participation

Knowledge of applicable city, state and federal law guidelines and standards affecting the administration of various programs and projects

Knowledge of principles and practices of budget development and administration

Knowledge of funding sources impacting program and service development

Knowledge of principles and practices of contract administration and evaluation

Knowledge of principles and practices of computer applications

Knowledge of principles and practices of performance measurement and data-based decision-making

Skill in providing leadership and creativity in a changing environment

Skill in planning, organizing, administering and coordinating a variety of large and complex services and programs

Skill in planning, organizing, assigning, directing and reviewing the work of staff

Skill in selecting, motivating and evaluating staff and providing for their training and professional development

Skill in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and internal controls

Skill in understanding, interpreting, explaining and applying complex city, state and federal laws regulating programs and projects

Skill in representing the City effectively in meetings with individual citizens, citizen groups, and boards and commissions

Skill in overseeing management and maintenance of the City's programs

Skill in analyzing complex technical and administrative problems, evaluating alternative solutions and adopting effective courses of action

Skill in preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials

Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with a variety of citizens, public and private organizations, boards and commissions, and City staff

Skill in exercising sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines

Skill in establishing common policies and processes across a multi-disciplinary Department

Mobility - Constant sitting and standing for long periods of time while operating a keyboard; occasional walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling

Lifting - Occasional lifting of 25 pounds or less

Vision - Constant use of overall visual capabilities; ability to read and produce printed material and information displayed on a visual display terminal; hand/eye coordination, reading and/or close up work

Dexterity - Frequent holding, grasping, typing, repetitive motion, and writing

Hearing/Talking - Constant hearing and talking of normal speech in person and on the telephone

Emotional/Psychological - Constant concentration, decision making and public contact; ability to exercise sound judgment, especially under stressful situations; working alone and in a team

Working Conditions - Primarily performed in an office environment, which is typically moderately quiet, but may be loud at times and at some locations

Special Requirement – Ability to work hours outside of normal work schedule