Division Manager, Recreation

DeKalb County

$80K — $129K *
Hospitality & Recreation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Parks & Recreation or related field
  • 5+ years in parks administration with supervisory experience
  • Proven skills in project management and coordination
  • Experience in staff management and employee relations
  • Ability to design site plans and prepare project specifications

Responsibilities

  • Manage and evaluate assigned staff and their performance
  • Organize and prioritize workflow activities to meet objectives
  • Determine and design park project plans and specifications
  • Communicate with contractors and in-house teams to oversee projects
  • Resolve public inquiries and volunteer complaints
  • Manage and update the Work Order System with project data
  • Conduct on-site inspections to verify project completions

Benefits

  • Opportunity to make impactful contributions to community parks
  • Collaborative work environment with diverse teams
  • Professional development opportunities for skill enhancement
  • Engagement with the public and volunteers for meaningful interactions
  • Access to resources and support for project execution
Full Job Description
Job Description

Salary Range: ($80,433 - $104,965 - $129,497) Exempt

The purpose of this classification is to design, construct, and coordinate projects with contractors, in-house crews, consultants, or other departments for all projects at any park location within the Parks and Recreation Department.

Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Manages and evaluates assigned staff; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; addresses employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; manages work; acts as liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures.

Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities to meet objectives; ensures subordinates have proper resources needed to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with revisions to procedure manuals as appropriate.

Determines projects to be performed at individual park locations; designs site plans for projects; meets on-site to determine quantities or materials needed; prepares specifications for projects; communicates with contractors or in-house staff to complete projects; verifies material is delivered or available; receives and requests cost estimates or material quotes; coordinates needed equipment for projects; and verifies work has been satisfactorily completed.

Communicates with public and volunteers to resolve complaints or answer questions; communicates with shop supervisors or superintendents to perform tasks needed to resolve issues; and verifies issues are resolved either by contractor or in-house staff.

Manages Work Order System; updates queries to run monthly reports; revises dates and forms to incorporate any requested changes; uses GIS or CAD information to determine park boundaries; performs on-site inspections to verify information in the field; and relays information to requesting party.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Parks & Recreation or a related field required; five years of progressively responsible experience in recreation and parks administration, to include lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

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