NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Deputy Director, Parks & Recreation
AZ 85142, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$136K/yr - $204K/yr
10+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Deputy Director for the Parks & Recreation Department of the Town of Queen Creek, offering a senior leadership role in managing departmental operations and strategic planning. The role involves overseeing park and trail development initiatives, supervising staff, and collaborating with the Parks & Recreation Director to enhance departmental effectiveness and efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Plans, directs and oversees assigned divisions in Parks & Recreation
Collaborates with the Parks & Recreation Director in the development and implementation of the department’s long- and short-term plans, goals, and objectives including serving as the department’s liaison with capital improvements; evaluates efficiency and effectiveness of operations, services, procedures, and use of resources; recommends and/or implements modifications or improvements as needed
Plans, directs, and oversees park and trail development initiatives; manages projects through all phases including concept development, planning, design, construction, and final operational implementation
Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, processes employee concerns and problems; directs work; counsels, disciplines, and completes employee performance appraisals; interviews and selects new employees
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and reviews completed work; confers with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations; provides technical expertise; coordinates staff development and training activities
Communicates with the applicable stakeholders as needed to coordinate work activities, reviews status of work, exchanges information, resolves problems, or gives/receives advice/direction
Responds to requests for information; responds to politically sensitive inquiries and concerns; resolves the most complex issues, often in collaboration with the Parks & Recreation Director; provides advice and counsel as needed
Facilitates meetings with internal departments and a variety of committees; prepares presentations for Council, management, staff, and citizens as needed
Manages customer service activities relating to area(s) of assignment
Prepares, reviews, approves, completes, processes, or retains various forms, reports, correspondence, personnel information, performance evaluations, invoices, budget reports, financial records, contracts, codes, ordinance, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation
Attends meetings, serves on committees, and makes presentations as needed
Prepares Council Action reports as needed
Assists in the preparation and monitoring of the annual departmental budget
Conducts special projects and reviews
Assumes the duties and responsibilities of the Parks & Recreation Director in his/her absence
Performs related work as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Parks, Recreation, Community Services or a related field
10 years of related experience
5 years of supervisory experience
Driver's License
Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry
Managerial principles, practices, techniques and options to successfully motivate and supervise staff
Parks and recreation operations principles, methods and practices
Budgeting and finance principles and practices
Project management principles and practices
Applicable state, local and federal laws relating to parks and recreation operations
Personnel related laws and policies
Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities
Applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations
Customer service principles and practices
Supervising and leading staff
Managing, identifying, communicating and carrying out the objectives of the Parks & Recreation department and assigned divisions
Interpreting and applying community services principles, methods and practices
Using computers and related software applications
Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations
Solving problems and proposing sound decisions
Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Preferred
Master's Degree
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pre-tax unreimbursed medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Arizona State Retirement System membership
Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for the employee
Town-paid basic life insurance
Optional employee-paid employee and dependent supplemental life insurance
Commuter life insurance for business travel and travel to and from work
Deferred compensation plan (457) with employer match
Retirement Health Savings Account
Optional enrollment in Identity Protection Program
Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday annually
Vacation leave hours annually
Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Optional income replacement insurance
Worker's compensation insurance
Employee assistance program; offers confidential individual/family, marriage, legal and financial counseling
Training opportunities and continuing education opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for pre-approved programs
Direct deposit of paychecks
Wellness Programs with incentives
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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