Share Email Opening Title Director, Parks and Recreation  Salary $106,375 (Depending on Qualifications) EOE & DFW   Position Requirements Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Requires completion of course work equivalent to the academic requirements of a Bachelor's degree in parks and recreation administration, program management, business or public administration, or a related field. Seven (7) years of experience in local government parks and recreation management, including four (4) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience as a parks and recreation director or as an assistant parks and recreation director; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above may be considered. Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) Certification is preferred. National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Accreditation and/or the completion of the NRPA Directors School is a plus. Must be able to pass a criminal background. Must be able to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays as required. No felony convictions within the prior ten (10) years or while employed in the position. Requires a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history. ADA Compliance      Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight up to 35 pounds.      Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Able to hear in-person; as well as, distinguish radio and telephone conversations, recognize differences or changes in sound patterns and loudness or pitch.      Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, or rude/irate customers.      Communications: Requires the ability of clearly speaking and/or conversing to exchange information in a manner that can be professionally understood by others. Includes giving assignments and/or directions to assigned staff, coworkers, or supervisors.      Attendance:  Regular, predictable, consistent and timely attendance is an essential function of the position, in that the failure of such attendance undermines the City’s ability to provide critical services to employees, department and the public.       Travel: Some travel may be required to maintain training requirements, obtain supplies and equipment for the operations of the department.  Overnight travel is limited to training. I certify that the specific duties and responsibilities as described in this classification description accurately reflect the duties and responsibilities of the job.    EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Close Date   Close Date Alert **PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS JOB ADVERTISEMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED**   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Description General Description This position requires complex supervisory, administrative, and professional work in overseeing, planning, organizing, directing, and supervising functions within the Parks and Recreation Department. Work involves significant community engagement and public involvement. Serving as a member of the City’s leadership team, collaborates with other City departments on strategy and policy to ensure that the City’s core values are incorporated into operational activities. Supervisory Relationship This position reports through the chain of command to the City Manager directly through the Assistant City Manager/COO.  As a director this position is a member of the City’s leadership team. Duties and Responsibilities The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary. Follows and promotes policy and procedures of the City of South Fulton.    Informs and advises the City Manager through the chain of command on all department issues affecting the City; provides advice, support, and information to other department heads on proposed policy and procedure changes affecting department operations. Manages assigned staff, including establishing workloads; prioritizing work assignments; evaluating employee performance; developing, interpreting, and enforcing policies and procedures; resolving staff issues, time entry of employees, making hiring or termination decisions/recommendations; and administering disciplinary action in accordance with City policy. Directs departmental budget preparation, including monitoring expenditures, preparing budgetary forecasts, and administering approved budget. Monitors revenue collections and research activities, initiates new revenue sources, fee schedules, grants, and approves and ensures fund accountability. Plans, organizes, and administers the acquisition, disposition, maintenance, development, demolition, and management of department properties and facilities. Organizes, plans, and directs the departmental annual work and capital improvement plan. Oversees departmental communications, including preparing various reports and information for staff, affiliate organizations, volunteers, citizens, supervisors and elected officials. Oversees the development and implementation of department programs and City events. Oversees maintenance schedules for all department equipment and facilities to ensure the safety of the staff and the public and that essential repairs are reported and corrected. Responds to and resolves citizens' complaints concerning park conditions and/or recreational programs and services. Attends various meetings, makes presentations on department programs/services, and represents the City at national, state, and local seminars and conferences. Oversees the development of the master events calendar. Additional Functions Performs other related duties as required. No phone calls/emails; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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