Director Community Services/Parks & Recreation

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****Applying applicants please note: In addition to completing the application we would like the following attached to your submitted application:

• Cover letter (include a description of your strengths and what you believe you would bring to this position).
• Resume

Responsible for planning, organizing and directing all phases of the Community Services Department which includes Parks, Recreation, Senior Services, Social Services, Community Health, Animal Care and Services and Weed Control.

• Manages and directs the activities of assigned staff; coordinates, prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; tracks and reviews work progress and activities; directs the recruitment and selection of staff; undertakes disciplinary action as required; conducts performance evaluations; ensures appropriate scheduling of staff to ensure proper operational coverage.
• Directs and coordinates the programs and activities of the Community Services Department; develops, evaluates, and implements departmental goals, objectives, policies, and procedures, including the preparation and analysis of statistical reports; reviews departmental goals and objectives with the facility managers, supervisors, and other pertinent staff; assures departmental activities are in compliance with all laws, policies, regulations, timelines and goals.
• Administers all grants: develops grant applications; performs budget planning and monitoring in relation to grants; ensures compliance with grant conditions for both the Department and sub-grantees; ensures that all grant conditions are in compliance; assists in all audit requirements for the Department and sub-grantees; conducts grant contract monitoring for County and sub-grantees.
• Develops and administers the room tax fund and department budget and authorizes expenditures; prepares special and recurring reports; recommends and implements changes to existing policies; develops financial strategies and alternatives for projects.
• Advises County Manager, Board of County Commissioners, Parks & Recreation Commission and Senior Service Advisory Council on departmental matters and activities.
• Cooperates and coordinates efforts with Federal, State, Towns, General Improvement Districts, and other local agencies.
• Provides outreach to the public, professional groups, and other outside organizations/individuals in regard to departmental activities and functions; answers/resolves customer queries and complaints.
• Prepares agenda action sheets, staff reports, and related correspondence for the Board of County Commissioners and related meetings.
• Performs long-range planning for new facilities and programs, repairs of existing facilities, and the scheduling of regular maintenance programs; prepares planning documentation to include facility planning, management operation costs, and site locations, as well as the Parks & Recreation Master Plan; prepares operational and capital improvement budgets for the divisions; ensures that proper accounting and audit controls are in effect for receipt and handling of revenue and expenses; reviews and recommends fees and charges, hours, and other program offerings.

• Oversees special projects and construction to include the selection of consultants, RFPs, review of bids, and approval of contracts and construction documentation; performs construction inspection on projects; oversees specifications for the purchase of supplies, parts and new equipment; ensures accountability for all department equipment, supplies and inventory.

• Directs and coordinates County Social Services functions, to include: provision of general and medical assistance in accordance with NRS; burials for indigent; sexual assault fund management; daycare subsidy programs; administration of the Carson Valley Food Closet voucher program.

• Directs and coordinates Community Health functions, to include: well baby screenings; EPSDT programs for Medicaid recipients from infants to 21 years of age; family planning services; State dental health programs; children's special health care services for the chronically ill and handicapped.

• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in recreation, public administration, or a related field; AND five (5) years of community service operations experience at a management level; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

• Codes, ordinances, policies and procedures related to department activities.
• Principles and practices related to community services programs.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, and the management of employees through multiple levels of supervision.
• Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment.
• Construction management, design and engineering bidding process and procedures.
• Techniques for representing the department and the County in meetings and negotiations with a wide variety of individuals and groups.
• Techniques for making effective public presentations.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Skill in:

• Planning, assigning, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of staff.
• Training staff in work procedures.
• Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
• Performing short and long-term planning.
• Planning, organizing and administering department activities, staff and budget.
• Overseeing and performing complex problem definition and resolution activities.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Directing the maintenance of accurate records and files.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
Valid current Driver's License.
Park and Recreation Professional certification (CPRP).PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; strength and agility to negotiate construction sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in over the telephone and radio systems.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
3. Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS, with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.

Employment Type: Full Time