Deputy Director Public Works Parks & Recreation

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

• Plans the development, use, and maintenance of the County Park System.
   
• Recommends policies and expenditures to the Parks and Recreation Committees and Local Municipal Advisory Council's for the County program.
   
• Advises on the construction of additional parks, playground areas, and other facilities.
   
• Plans and administers a program of public recreation for the County's adults and youths.
   
• Recommends policies and administrative procedures to ensure that maximum service and use may be provided at reasonable cost.
   
• Meets and confers with interested individuals, groups and community officials regarding the coordinated usage and development of facilities and properties and the planning of programs.
   
• Prepares the Parks and Recreation budget and administers the expenditure of funds and collection of fees and other revenues.
   
• Attends meetings of the Special Parks and Recreation Committees and Municipal Advisory Council's, and presents their recommendations to the Director of Public Works for necessary action.
   
• Supervision over the Museum Director in the Coordination and the operation of County Historical museums.
   
• Prepares grant applications and administers State Board Grant Programs.

Experience:
Five (5) years of responsible professional recreation and park management experience, including at least two (2) years of administrative or supervisory experience.

Education:
Graduation from college with specialization in recreation, park administration or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.)

Licenses:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 

• Administers the Division budget, Personnel, and programs.
   
• Represents the County with the community and other Agencies
   
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
   
• Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions, and prepare reports.
   
• Meet deadlines under stressful conditions.
   
• Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
   
• Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
   
• Exposure to outside elements such as dirt, noise, fumes and indoor and outdoor cold/heat.
   
• May work weekends, weeknights and holidays.
   
• Train, evaluate and supervise staff.
   
• Occasionally work around dust, dirt, odors and noise.
   
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
   
• Sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
   
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
   
• Occasionally reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
   
• Occasionally kneel, bend, twist, squat, climb, balance and crawl.
   
• Occasional use of hand-eye-foot coordination.
   
• Frequent use of data entry device requiring repetitive hand and arm motion.
   
• Walk, stand, stoop, kneel or crouch on narrow, slippery or uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions.
  
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of: 

• County recreation and parks needs.
   
• Philosophy, principles and techniques relating to a countywide recreation and parks program.
   
• Development of parks and park facilities and parkways.
   
• Development of a comprehensive maintenance program for existing parks.
   
• Principles of supervision and administration.

Ability to: 

• Supervise personnel in the planning and operation of parks and recreation areas and facilities.
   
• Maintain harmonious public relations in order to stimulate citizen interest and participation in recreation programs.
   
• Predict and plan for long range County recreation and park needs.
   
• Speak and write effectively.
   
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Salary : $104,853 - $127,546