The Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is seeking a strong candidate to support the functions of the department in its efforts to provide high quality recreational opportunities and cultural celebration and awareness in the community. The candidate will have a strong background in parks, recreation and the arts. Additional, the ideal candidate will have experience creating and implementing policies, processes, and procedures and has hands-on experience managing cross-functional teams. The candidate must be able to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers, city council members, commissions and boards both in writing and verbally. Experience in municipal processes is preferred and candidate must have effective organizational skills, a willingness to improve programming and be able to motivate staff in a positive manner. The candidate shall posses sound judgement, tact and diplomacy.

DEFINITION
Under administrative direction plans, organizes and directs the day-to-day activities of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department as assigned; monitors and coordinates personnel-related activities in the department; performs administrative work in planning, management, and evaluation of recreation and parks facilities, projects and programs; provides highly responsible and complex administrative assistance to the Director; performs related work as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff. This position may be assigned overall administrative responsibility in the absence of the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department; assist in the recruitment, selection, development, and evaluation of staff;

Represent the city by making presentations to and working closely with citizen boards and commissions and public and private organizations; respond to user concerns, problems or complaints in a timely manner, maintaining a customer service philosophy that is responsive and strives to improve facility safety, security and accessibility;

Provide assistance to supervisory and professional staff in resolving daily problems and meeting goals and objectives; manage day-to-day operations;

Prepare, administer, and direct the division's budget, including capital improvement and in-house construction projects; prepare, coordinate and administer state and federal grants;

Communicate with other administrators, personnel and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information; prepare and deliver oral presentations to the City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission and other administrators concerning Department activities;

Investigate and prepare reports on claims against the city;

Confer with representatives of other City departments and private contractors in arranging for goods and services;

Maintain records and compile reports of work performed;

Perform other duties related to the operation of the department and the City including additional duties that enable the department and City to meet the diverse needs of its community.

Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, training, evaluation and discipline; principles, practices and techniques of team leadership, supervision, group facilitation, team building, consensus building and empowerment of subordinates;

Principles and methods of administration, including goal setting, policy and procedure development, work and program evaluation and work standards; principles of budgetary administration and control; principles of grant application and proposal preparation and administration of grant funds.

Applicable city, state and federal law guidelines and standards affecting the administration of parks and recreation programs and projects;

Ability to:
Plan, organize, assign, direct, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff;

Exercise sound and independent judgement within general policy guidelines;

Prepare and deliver clear, concise and complete oral and written reports and correspondence;

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical combination is:

Education:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, facility or recreation management, landscape architecture or a closely related field.

Experience:
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in recreation and parks management, three (3) of which include administrative and supervisory responsibilities in parks and/or recreation which has included program planning, development and administration or parks master planning.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of a valid Class C Driver's License from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Certification by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) as a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) is desirable.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environmental Conditions:
Exposure to safety hazards including noise, fumes or odors, dusts or gases, chemicals, toxic materials, oil, and a variety of electrical and mechanical machinery.

Physical Conditions:
Functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary to see well enough to read, write and make observations, operate vehicles; hear well enough to converse on the telephone and in person; bodily mobility to occasionally walk, bend, kneel, reach, stand, crouch or climb; operate assigned office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to verbally communicate to exchange information; ability to tolerate extreme fluctuations in temperature, noise, dust, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; while performing essential functions. Required to occasionally work nights and weekends and special events.

Interested applicants must submit an online application at www.lodi.gov. No paper applications will be accepted. For technical difficulties with your online application, please call the Neogov helpline at 855-524-5627.

Telephone: 209-333-6704. Persons with hearing impairment, please call the California Relay Service 7-1-1.

TESTING PROCESS: Candidates considered to be among the most qualified will be required to participate in a qualification appraisal testing process. This may include oral interviews, assessment exercises, and physical exercises. Passing scores will determine placement on an established eligible list. Eligible lists last approximately 2 years unless abolished sooner. Fingerprints and/or background clearance is part of the testing process.

EVALUATION OF QUALIFICATIONS: Application materials and resumes will be screened to determine if applicants are considered to be among the most qualified as outlined on the job announcement. Only applicants who are among the most qualified will be invited to participate in the testing process. Resumes may not be substituted for a completed application.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - The City of Lodi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of fair employment practices regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation or belief, or other unlawful discrimination.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT - In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the City of Lodi provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations must contact the Human Resources Division upon application submittal to confirm the request.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION - City of Lodi is authorized and required by the state of California to access Local, State, and/or Federal criminal history as part of the testing process. This process can be completed by initial fingerprinting and/or a full Background investigation pursuant to Penal Code §11105(b)(10), §11105.3, §13300(b)(10); Education Code §10911.5; Public Resources Code §5164) and in compliance with the City of Lodi's Fingerprinting Policy ad Procedure. As a future employee or volunteer, you are required to be fingerprinted and processed through the Department of Justice and cleared before you can start. All information obtained will be kept in strict confidentiality.

HIRING PROCEDURE - Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications by the final filing date. Eligible lists are established upon successful completion of the selection process. The candidates must be successful in each part of the testing. To fill each vacancy the hiring department will request names to be certified from the eligible list and will make a selection from this certification list.

CONDITIONAL JOB OFFERS - Conditional job offers are subject to successful completion of a medical drug screen and/or physical. Candidates should not quit or give notice to their current employer until final notification has been awarded by the Human Resources Division.

MEDICAL-DRUG SCREENING – All positions may be subject to a physical or drug screen issued by a qualified medical physician assigned by the Human Resources Division. Under the requirements of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Lodi has been designated as a drug-free workplace.

APPOINTMENT - At the time of appointment all candidates will be required to execute an oath of allegiance and complete Form I-9 - Employment Eligibility Verification in compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act. United States citizenship is not required. All new appointees are required to successfully complete a probationary period of twelve months.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

SALARY - The starting salary is the first rate shown on the job announcement. Advancement to the higher steps of the salary range is based upon merit in accordance with the Salary Ordinance and Rules for Personnel Administration. Eligibility for the first merit increase is effective after 12 months and for additional merit increases after one year intervals until the employee has reached the maximum step.

HOLIDAY, VACATION, SICK, AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE - Holiday - An average of 13 paid holidays per year. Vacation - 2 weeks paid vacation annually, increasing with length of service depending upon the appropriate labor agreement. Sick Leave - 10 days per year depending upon the appropriate labor agreement. Administrative Leave - Management/Mid-Management positions receive 80 hours per fiscal year, and specified professional/technical positions receive 40 hours per fiscal year (Pro-Rated).

HEALTH INSURANCE - Medical, Dental and Vision plans are available for employee and dependents. A portion of the premiums may be the employee's responsibility.

LIFE INSURANCE AND LONG TERM DISABILITY - The City pays the full premium for employee and dependent life insurance, and offers a long-term disability plan that provides up to approximately 2/3 of an employee's salary.

RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION - The City of Lodi is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (P.E.R.S.). Lodi is not a member of the Social Security System except for the required medical contribution. Employees may participate in a 457 Deferred Compensation program.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - Employees may participate in a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This bulletin does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions or job duties contained in this bulletin may include modifications pending labor agreements and/or council approval.