City of Nogales
Parks & Recreation Director
City of Nogales, Nogales, Arizona, us, 85628
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777 N Grand Ave, Nogales, AZ 85621Full Job Description
SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision; administers, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operations of the City’s Parks and Recreation Departments.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives supervision and direction from the City Manager, Deputy City Manager or designee.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Exercises supervision over department personnel and staff.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. The listed duties and responsibilities are not intended to be exhaustive; they are listed only as general illustrations of the various types of work to be performed and of expected responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities not included are not excluded if they are similar, related, necessary, or logical in relation to the position.Plans, organizes, administers department budgets and directs all activities of staff regarding department operations, including parks development and maintenance, aquatics, sports, recreation programs, summer youth program and special events.Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range goals; gathers, interprets and prepares data for various reports and recommendations.Monitors and approves all Department expenses; ensures sound fiscal controls; prepares the annual Department budget.Develops and implements policies, procedures and standards for efficient and effective Department operations; assures compliance with established policies and procedures.Provides Department leadership, direction and representation at all City Council meetings, study sessions and other public meetings.Directs, organizes, coordinates and supports the efforts of the City and other organizations in the organizing and implementation of community “special events.”Supports the relationship between the City of Nogales and the general public.Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.Performs other duties as required or assigned.KNOWLEDGE OF:
City policies and procedures.Principles and practices of parks design, development and maintenance.Principles and practices of parks construction planning and project management.Principles and practices of public administration.Principles and practices of program development and administration.Principles and practices of effective employee supervision.Principles and practices of administrative management.Principles and practices of contract administration.Principles and practices of records management and reporting.Principles and practices of project management.Principles and practices of strategic planning.SKILL IN:
Using initiative, discretion and judgment within established procedures guidelines and rules.Defining problems; establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions.Managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.Managing staff; delegating tasks and authority; and evaluating staff performance.Building effective teams and providing efficient customer service.Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the Mayor, City Manager, Deputy City Manager, City Council, elected officials, civic leaders, department heads, managers, supervisors, employees, external public and private agencies, community groups, businesses, vendors, suppliers and the general public.Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.Operating a personal computer and various software applications.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Administration, Recreation Leisure Services, Physical Education or a related field with an emphasis on organization and public administration.Five (5) years of parks and recreation administration experience, including three (3) years of supervisory or management experience.PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
Master’s Degree in Recreation Administration, Recreation Leisure Services, Physical Education or a related field with an emphasis on organization and public administration.Spanish Language fluency.LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Arizona State driver’s license.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in both an office and outdoor work environment. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. May be exposed to extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required.
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Find out how your skills align with the job description.Skills
Do you have experience in
Supervising experience ?Education
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Master's degree ?Languages
Do you know
Spanish ?Job Details
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Job Type
Full-timeLocation
777 N Grand Ave, Nogales, AZ 85621Full Job Description
SUMMARY:
Under limited supervision; administers, directs, manages and oversees the activities and operations of the City’s Parks and Recreation Departments.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives supervision and direction from the City Manager, Deputy City Manager or designee.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Exercises supervision over department personnel and staff.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential duties may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. The listed duties and responsibilities are not intended to be exhaustive; they are listed only as general illustrations of the various types of work to be performed and of expected responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities not included are not excluded if they are similar, related, necessary, or logical in relation to the position.Plans, organizes, administers department budgets and directs all activities of staff regarding department operations, including parks development and maintenance, aquatics, sports, recreation programs, summer youth program and special events.Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range goals; gathers, interprets and prepares data for various reports and recommendations.Monitors and approves all Department expenses; ensures sound fiscal controls; prepares the annual Department budget.Develops and implements policies, procedures and standards for efficient and effective Department operations; assures compliance with established policies and procedures.Provides Department leadership, direction and representation at all City Council meetings, study sessions and other public meetings.Directs, organizes, coordinates and supports the efforts of the City and other organizations in the organizing and implementation of community “special events.”Supports the relationship between the City of Nogales and the general public.Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.Performs other duties as required or assigned.KNOWLEDGE OF:
City policies and procedures.Principles and practices of parks design, development and maintenance.Principles and practices of parks construction planning and project management.Principles and practices of public administration.Principles and practices of program development and administration.Principles and practices of effective employee supervision.Principles and practices of administrative management.Principles and practices of contract administration.Principles and practices of records management and reporting.Principles and practices of project management.Principles and practices of strategic planning.SKILL IN:
Using initiative, discretion and judgment within established procedures guidelines and rules.Defining problems; establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions.Managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.Managing staff; delegating tasks and authority; and evaluating staff performance.Building effective teams and providing efficient customer service.Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the Mayor, City Manager, Deputy City Manager, City Council, elected officials, civic leaders, department heads, managers, supervisors, employees, external public and private agencies, community groups, businesses, vendors, suppliers and the general public.Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.Operating a personal computer and various software applications.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Administration, Recreation Leisure Services, Physical Education or a related field with an emphasis on organization and public administration.Five (5) years of parks and recreation administration experience, including three (3) years of supervisory or management experience.PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
Master’s Degree in Recreation Administration, Recreation Leisure Services, Physical Education or a related field with an emphasis on organization and public administration.Spanish Language fluency.LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Arizona State driver’s license.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in both an office and outdoor work environment. May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. May be exposed to extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases. Reasonable accommodations will be made as required.
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