Director Of Parks & Recreation

Position Description

The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time Director of Parks & Recreation in the Parks & Recreation Department.

Why Should You Join Our Team?

• City-subsidized Medical and Dental Insurance with a variety of plan options;
• City-paid Basic Life Insurance @ 1x your annual salary and Long-term Disability;
• Voluntary Vision, Supplemental Life Coverage (for you and your family), Aflac indemnity plans such as Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization and Critical Illness, Short Term Disability and pre-paid legal benefits through Legal Shield;
• 9 paid holidays and up to 3 floating holidays to use at your discretion;
• A generous vacation package with accruals starting on day 1;
• Paid sick leave;
• Paid Parental Leave
• A robust pension plan with TMRS includes your 7% contribution with 2:1 match by the City;
• You won’t contribute to Social Security, but you can further your retirement income by contributing to a Deferred Compensation (457b) plan;
• Longevity pay for each month of service after your first 13 months of employment;
• On-site Wellness facilities and programming (mind, body spirit & financial preparedness); and
• Access to multiple mental health benefits and resources, including a robust EAP…

Summary of Duties

As the Director of Parks & Recreation, you will:

• Direct the total operation of the Parks and Recreation Department, including management and oversight of staff, department budget, and programs of activities, services, events, and new projects to meet the needs of the community.
• Responsible for implementing the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan, and direct the development and long-range planning for the Parks and Recreation system.
• Act as a liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and responsible for strategic planning and implementation of development and redevelopment of park land and facilities. Establish close working relationships with other organizations, special interest groups, community agencies, and State and County agencies.
• Model teamwork and collaboration within the department and with other departmental personnel throughout the city. Stay abreast of and comply with all City and departmental policies and procedures.
• Required to work as an essential employee before, during and after an emergency or disaster, whether natural or acts of war.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant City Manager or their designee.

Minimum Qualifications

The ideal candidate must be extremely organized and able to manage the logistics of multiple duties with professionalism and strong communication skills. In addition, strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment is critical for success in the role, as are high levels of accuracy, timeliness, and dependability. We are looking for someone who can establish and maintain effective working relationships within the organization, work effectively with all levels of employees and management, and assist in providing solutions to challenges that arise.
You are professional and empathetic. Diligent, take initiative and follow through and follow up with projects. Not easily flustered when tense situations arise but are diplomatic and work hard to diffuse conflict and get to resolution. You identify as a public servant and want to leave the world better than you found it. You work well as part of a team but are not afraid to make tough decisions. If this describes you and you meet the following requirements, we would be happy to speak with you:
Formal Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Parks or Recreation Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited school or university.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

• Seven years of experience in parks, recreation, or other public administrative work, with a minimum of four years of supervisory and management experience in such areas.
• Municipal experience is a plus.

• Valid Class "C" Texas Drivers License.

Additional Information

The position is open until filled; the first review of resumes will begin on November 20, 2023.
Resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above. If interested in this outstanding opportunity, please apply online at Mosaic Public Partners. Screening interviews with the most qualified applicants will be conducted by Mosaic Public Partners to determine a select group of finalist candidates who will be asked to provide references. References will be contacted only following candidate consent. Final interviews will be held with the City’s Leadership Team. Candidates will be advised of the recruitment status following the selection of the Director of Parks & Recreation.
Questions regarding this recruitment may be directed to:
Greg Nelson, Founder and Managing Partner
Mosaic Public Partners
Office (916) 550-4100
Website: www.mosaicpublic.com

Pursuant to Texas Open Records laws, applications and resumes are subject to public disclosure. The City of Sugar Land is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.

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