Parks & Recreation Deputy Commissioner: Parks Planning & Design Posting Expires: August 8, 2024 Salary Range: $165,000 to $180,000/annually Commensurate With Experience General Description and Classification Standards - Directs, manages, and assists with the operations of the City’s Department of Parks, and Recreation. Assist the Commissioner with responsibilities including developing and administering the operating budget, developing administrative and operational policies, procedures, and programs necessary to conduct an effective oversight function and responding to citizen complaints. May serve as a liaison for the department with the Mayor and City Council if the Commissioner is not available.
- Provides direction to a group of managers engaged in multiple activities related to the parks, recreation and cultural affairs function; establishes operating policies; provides management coaching and guidance; develops and manages organizational budget.
Supervision Received - Direction received is very general and focuses on strategic objectives and is typically collaborative in nature. This position is considered "upper" management
Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.
- Represents the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation in his/her absence.
- Assists in the administration and operation of the department in accordance with the City Policy.
- Directs and plans the development, implementation, management and promotion of a comprehensive program of parks and recreation services, as assigned.
- Assists the Commissioner in plans for ways and means to develop, finance and provide for the diversified and comprehensive departmental programs and projects
- Monitors and evaluates the appropriateness of departmental programs and services.
- Makes recommendations affecting the formulation of policy and procedure, and the addition, deletion or revision of activities, programs and services.
- Supervises and directs the construction, design, maintenance and repair of recreation areas, facilities and equipment, working cooperatively with other departments.
- Supervises and directs the planning, acquisition, easements, and all real estate transactions on behalf of the Department.
- Assists in the recruitment, selection and training of personnel.
- Represents the department at conferences and meetings.
- Prepares (portions of) the budget and supporting materials, financial reports and program analysis reports.
- Analyzes and interprets operating policies and procedures.
- Performs long-range planning for the Department.
- Develops and implements a park & recreation capital improvement program responding to deferred maintenance, community needs, and Mayor & Council priorities.
- Supervises employees on the delivery of the capital improvement plan, and assisting in overcoming road blocks and challenges.
- Provides expert advice on approach to completing capital improvements within the limitations of budget, scope, and schedule.
- Facilitates the design review of partners, other city departments, and other governmental agencies, who desire to construct improvements on our behalf.
- Ensures projects are delivered on-time, with in the agreed upon budget, and the desire scope, to meet the parks & recreation needs of Atlantans and visitors.
- Supervises the acquisition of property, approval of easements, and other related real-estate transactions.
- Responds to citizens’ requests, concerns and general informational inquiries through the mail or by telephone.
- Assures the safety of facilities and equipment under the department’s jurisdiction.
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned personnel including directors, managers and immediate senior staff; handles employee concerns and problems, assigns work, counsels staff, and recommends disciplinary and other personnel actions.
Decision Making - Assist the Commissioner with establishing organization strategy and policy within required legislative or executive limitations; modifies organization to achieve objectives.
Leadership Provided - Provides direction to assigned professional staff performing analytical or project management tasks in support of parks planning, design, and real estate, and provides guidance to assigned managers and directors.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.
- Detailed knowledge of the functions led. Knowledge of general management principles and approaches. Knowledge of core technical and/or operations issues related to area of assignment.
- Leadership and motivational skills. Skill in identifying strategic issues and developing long-term resolutions.
- Ability to visualize and plan organization operations to accomplish strategic goals. Exceptional ability to build complex relationships within organization and with external constituents/partners
Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree (BA, BS, etc.) in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Planning, Engineering, Public or Business Administration with emphasis in parks and recreation management or closely related field
- 8 years’ of progressively responsible experience, 5 years’ of which shall be supervisory or managerial.
Preferred Education & Experience - Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Urban Planning, Engineering, Public or Business Administration with emphasis in parks and recreation management or closely related field; supplemented by a minimum of 12 years’ of progressively responsible experience, 8 years of which shall be supervisory or managerial.
Licensures and Certifications - No licensure or certification required, but preferred , such as Professional Engineer, Registered Landscape Architect, Registered Architect, or Certified Planner.
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.
Closing Date/Time: 2024-08-09
