Deputy Director (Business Operations)

Full-time position available with the Parks & Recreation Department, Administration Division located at 4600 E. 63rd St. Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Assists the Director in the planning and overall management of the department.Works under the direction of the Director and the Board of Parks & Recreation Commissioners in managing a parks system of 11,300 acres of parkland, 221 Parks, 5 golf courses, 10 Community Centers, 110 miles of boulevards and parkways.Oversees an annual operating budget of approximately $66 million and a capital budget of over $12 million.Assists in the management of the Planning & Design Division and Financial Services/Budget Division.Serves as department coordinator for PIAC, attending PIAC meetings and monitoring PIAC projects.Works with Financial Manager to maintain open and productive communication with city’s Budget Office.Acts as a liaison with the administration of all city departments and with applicable community groups.Manages the department’s GO Bond budgeting and planning.Leads the department’s budget and capital budget creation.Performs presentations to the public and city leadership as required.Develops, communicates, monitors policies, procedures, and standards for the Department and recommends improvements when necessary.Plans and implements short and long range goals, objectives, organizational structure for the overall direction of the Parks & Recreation Department.Evaluates the effectiveness of public parks, facilities, and services.During the absence of the Director, will have to assume duties, such as presentations to City Council and Board of Parks & Recreation Commissioners.Exercises resourcefulness in solving problems and assuming responsibility for direction of projects.

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