Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation

Address

3600 86th Street

Essential Job Functions

Routine Job Duties/Responsibilities
Assumes the duties of the Parks and Recreation Director in the
Director's absence, to handle all matters pertaining to the operation of the city’s parks, recreation, and facilities.
Works with the Director to plan and coordinate policies and programs to best meet the park conservation and forestation needs, facilities use, recreation programming, and long-term planning.
Plans, organizes, and directs all activities relating to the Parks, Recreation and Facilities operations.
Leads the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs including but not limited to park planning; design, construction, cost estimates, maintenance, repair and reconstruction work; recommend appropriate service and staffing levels.
Develops, prepares, and justifies a budget for areas of responsibility. -----Controls and accounts for the expenditure of funds and approves purchases in accordance with the approved budget. Ensures revenue goals are met.
Provides direct input and recommendations on park and city facility development and maintenance projects, landscape designs, Recreation programs etc.
Responsible for developing bid documents, plan review, and facilitating the public bidding process for parks and facility projects.
Negotiates contracts regarding park and facility development with designers, engineers, contractors, vendors and developers.
Assists with or directly supervises parks acquisition and development projects, studies, and planning projects.
Participates in the negotiation, development, planning, design and implementation of related City Capital Improvement Projects as well as capital improvements to existing facilities.
Receives, investigates, and resolves participant, volunteer, staff, citizen, community group, or community partner inquiries, concerns, complaints, and problems.
Seeks alternative means of supporting and financing department programs; writes grants, solicit funds, and volunteer staffing from large service groups, community organizations, and individuals.
Responsible for payroll administration, and maintaining required paperwork for Parks, Recreation and Facilities staff.
Prepares letters for the Tree Board, Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council on parks, recreation and facility related projects and programs.
Plans and participates in the development and implementation of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space master plan, and other department master plans - that include services and capital enhancements.
Manage the Cartegraph Asset and Operations Management and Impulse maintenance software system, used by the city to track and monitor work orders, park and trail assets, mowing contracts, trail projects and customer service inquiries.
Explains and ensures that employees follow established work policies; implements and follows the approved collective bargaining agreement.
Directs the selection, orientation, training, performance management, wage administration, and discipline of employees in the Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department, in accordance with City policy.
In conjunction with other Parks, Recreation, and Facilities staff, evaluates and assists Director in evaluating employee work performance.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Periodic Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Serves as a liaison, prepares agenda and related documents for Tree Board, provides requested information, and attends the meetings of the Tree Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, and City Council on an as needed basis. Prepares and prioritizes the annual Tree plan and budget for the Tree Board; monitors the actual number of trees planted and the costs of the Tree Board; maintains records utilized in the annual Tree city USA recertification process.
Researches, writes, and administers grants to enhance Department programs and achieve goals.
Represents the Department’s interests on boards and committees; as necessary, Makes presentations at meetings with City officials and administrators, community organizations and governmental agencies, citizens and other groups or individuals.
Deliver presentations and lead discussions with community members and stakeholders regarding parks and recreation programs, projects, improvements and enhancements.
Seeks and manages volunteers, civic groups, social agencies, and individuals seeking to work on special park system improvements.
Coordinates efforts to promote and market services offered by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions to remain current on new practices/development in parks supervision and administration
Works with other city departments and staff including Engineering/Public Works and Community Development in coordinating efforts for projects that cross departmental areas of responsibility
Researches and develops best practice methods in a variety of parks and recreation areas, including but not limited to vandalism deterrents and repair, tree debris clean up, mowing practices, and use of private contractors for public projects.
Assures that the City and Department’s mission, goals and objectives are fully supported and initiated.
May act as interim Director in the absence of the Director of Parks and Recreation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Park and Recreation Management/Administration, Leisure Services, Natural Resources Management, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Park Planning, Turf Management, or a related field, required;

Other Formal Training

Five (5) years’ progressively responsible experience in the Parks and Recreation field with two (2) years of supervisor experience, demonstrating increased responsibility for work assignments, project management and employee oversight, required.

Experience

Five (5) years’ progressively responsible experience in the Parks and Recreation field with two (2) years of supervisor experience, demonstrating increased responsibility for work assignments, project management and employee oversight, required.

Benefits

The City of Urbandale offers a comprehensive salary and benefit package. Full-time non-union benefits for this position include:

Relocation package available up to $5,000 for candidates relocating from over 60 miles to move within the city limits of Urbandale.
Cell phone allowance
Individual health insurance for only $77.46 per month; or family health insurance for only $237.74 per month
Dental, vision, and flexible spending account options
15 paid vacation days per year
12 paid sick days per year
10 paid holidays + 3 additional personal holidays
4 weeks of paid paternal leave
City-paid Long Term Disability coverage
IPERS retirement plan
457(b) retirement plan with 2% city match
City-paid Life Insurance policy plus additional voluntary life insurance options
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Wellness Center

About the Company

Urbandale offers many beautiful parks and outdoor recreational opportunities around almost every corner! We invite you to get out and enjoy one of our 55+ parks, 50+ miles of trails and 1,000 acres of parkland. Urbandale is also home to a bustling Senior Recreation Center, numerous sports fields, indoor / outdoor shelters, and facilities for rent.

Travel Required

0

Resume Required

No

Contact Person

Beth Lauck