5754	CITY OF RENO

	DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICE

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.  Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

To plan, direct, manage and oversee the activities and operations of the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department including municipal golf course operations, recreation services and programs, parks maintenance functions and urban forestry; to coordinate assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the City Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises direct supervision over management, supervisory, professional, technical and clerical staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

1.	Assume full management responsibility for all department services and activities including municipal golf course operations, recreation services and programs, parks maintenance functions and urban forestry; recommend and administer policies and procedures.

2.	Manage the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area.

3.	Establish, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.

4.	Plan, direct and coordinate, through subordinate level staff, the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department's work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems.

5.	Assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.

6.	Oversee the operations of City-owned golf courses including maintenance and public relations functions.

7.	Oversee administration of various recreational programs including aquatics, league sports, youth services, crafts instruction and operation of the Sky Tavern.

Essential Functions: (Continued)

8.	Oversee parks maintenance functions including landscaping, urban forestry, tree maintenance and enforcement of City ordinances governing the use of public parks.

9.	Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.

10.	Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.

11.	Explain, justify and defend department programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.

12.	Represent the Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department to other departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations. 

13.	Provide staff assistance to the City Manager; participate on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.

14.	Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of parks and recreation administration.

15.	Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

16.	Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Operations, services and activities of a comprehensive municipal parks, recreation and community service program.
Principles and practices of parks construction, development and maintenance. 
Operational characteristics of a municipal golf course.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to:

Manage and direct a comprehensive parks and recreation program.
Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives and procedures.
Analyze and assess programs, policies and operational needs and make appropriate adjustments.
Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs.
Plan, organize, direct and coordinate the work of lower level staff
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.

Ability to: (Continued)

Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
Oversee and coordinate the operations of two municipal golf courses.
Direct the maintenance, landscaping and upkeep of City parks and public facilities.
Oversee the administration of various recreational programs and special events.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Ability to:

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Six years of increasingly responsible parks and recreation experience including three years of management and administrative responsibility.

Training:

Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration or a related field.