Title : Parks and Recreation Director
Department : Parks and Recreation
Salary Grade : L
Salary Range: $105,545 - $137,448 per year
FLSA Status : Exempt
First review of applications begins the week of July 28th and Interviews anticipated for the week of August 11th.
GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
The Parks & Recreation Director provides leadership, direction, and is responsible for oversight and management of the day-to-day operations of the Parks & Recreation department including senior services, recreation, park planning and maintenance, and building maintenance. The Director oversees the city’s community center and is responsible for implementing the city council’s visions and goals and the City’s plans for community park and recreational amenities, facilities, and programs. This position requires significant interaction and engagement with the public, co-workers, elected officials, volunteers, and outside agency personnel.
The Director is responsible for developing and managing budgets, applying for and analyzing grants, evaluating program effectiveness, managing projects, and overseeing and executing special events. The position requires specialized professional knowledge in the theory, principles, practices, and techniques of implementing parks and recreation programs and services, strategic planning, organization design and development, public budgeting and financial management, and personnel management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferable with major course work in recreation, public administration, physical education, or a related field is required. At least eight years’ experience, preferably in a park recreation environment or public administration, three of which must be in a managerial capacity. A Master’s degree is preferred and may substitute for some experience. Other combinations of education and work experience can be considered.
Highly qualified candidates should have at least five years of increasingly responsible experience in the administration, developing, planning and implementing of recreational programming and social and cultural programs.
Experience in park facilities planning and design is preferred. Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) credentials and experience with CAPRA Accreditation are preferred.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Possession of or required to obtain a valid driver’s license within thirty (30) days of hire. Must have a safe driving record.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/AED/First Aid certification within sixty (60) days of hire.
Must be able to pass the department’s security clearance standards, including Reference check, Criminal History check.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises all Parks and Recreation personnel and volunteers, delegating tasks as needed.
BENEFITS:
The City offers a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as accidental death and dismemberment. In addition, the City pays the 6% employee share of PERS and offers a robust paid time-off package including vacation, sick and 11 paid holidays. Please see our website for more details.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Sandy will give consideration to all qualified applicants for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, political affiliations, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.
Veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position open for recruitment may be eligible for preference in employment under Oregon law. If you are a Qualified Veteran or Qualified Disabled Veteran and would like to be granted preference in the selection and hiring process for a specific posted job, please fill out this Veterans’ Preference Form and provide proof of eligibility by submitting a copy of form DD-214 or 215 (copy 4). This completed form and required supporting documentation must be submitted with your application in order for consideration for Veterans’ Preference.
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