Responsibilities include establishing program service objectives, coordinating and managing divisional operations, and directing work program plans and studies. Duties include making recommendations and decisions regarding budget appropriations, analyzing service level needs, and long-range planning to provide efficient and cost effective services. Work is performed with extensive independent judgment within established policies and procedures. Supervision is exercised over subordinate supervisors, administrative, technical, and clerical personnel involved in various phases of parks and recreation activities. Work is performed under the general direction of an administrative superior.
Work is reviewed through conferences, reports, and observation of program plans and effectiveness.
Directs studies and surveys on the utilization of facilities, personnel and equipment to provide efficient and effective parks maintenance and recreation program services to the public. Attends and participates in administrative staff meetings to plan operations and to resolve problems. Serves as acting director in absence of the director. Performs related work as required. Thorough knowledge of the current literature, trends, and developments in the field of parks and recreation management.