Division Manager - Parks & Recreation at DeKalb County in Decatur, Georgia

Job Description:

Job Code: 61010   Salary Grade: 25   Salary: $80,433 - $129,497   FLSA: Exempt

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to manage assigned aspects of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Affairs.

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.

Supplemental Information:

Acts as liaison to Fleet Management for all purchases, scheduling of preventative and routine maintenance for all units, and monitoring utilization of units, fuel, and accident investigations.

Manages work order system to generate reports and to schedule tasks to field personnel

Reviews maintenance contracts for landscape maintenance, fence maintenance, trees, janitorial, irrigation, pools, athletic fields, asphalt repairs, roofs, materials, and general contracting for procurement.

Schedules and coordinates pavilion reservations, ground breakings, ribbon cuttings for Special Projects Crew.

Coordinates activities with Facilities Management, Watershed, Athletic Field Associations, Park Pride, and Sanitation.

Oversees park patrol unit to monitor activities in the parks.

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