Division Manager Austin Parks and Recreation

Division Manager, Austin Parks and Recreation

Purpose: 

This position provides direction and leadership for a division within Austin Parks and Recreation for the City of Austin.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: 

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Plans, organizes, directs, and reviews development and coordination of a division within Austin Parks and Recreation.
• Estimates, prepares, and proposes the division's annual budget.
• Monitors and authorizes expenses and expenditures.
• Develops annual and long-term range goals and objectives.
• Collaborates with other departments and agencies, such as schools, businesses, etc.
• Provides advice and assistance to citizens, contractors, management, etc.
• Works with public and advisory boards to resolve issues and conflicts.
• Plans Capital Improvement Projects.
• Performs contract management duties, such as negotiating, approving, and monitoring contracts.
• Conducts and attends meetings, conferences, seminars, etc.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: 

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of Parks and Recreation Programs.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
• Knowledge of City practice, policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and methods.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Business Administration, Public Administration, or related/relevant field, plus eight (8) years of planning, directing, and organizing experience, two (2) of which were in a supervisory or management capacity.

Licenses and Certifications Required: 

None.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• Experience managing multiple community recreation facilities.
• Experience conducting community stakeholder engagement and board meetings.
• Experience with recreational programming including organizing staff development training workshops.
• Experience with public speaking, public presentation, and adult training workshops.
• Experience developing public/private partnerships.
• Experience with Governmental contract management and compliance.

Preferred Skill: 

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Access.

Other: 

• Ability to travel to more than one work location.