Deputy Chief of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs

JOB POSITION #217: DEPUTY CHIEF OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS
NUMBER OF VACANCIES: One DEPARTMENT: PRCA
WORK LOCATION: PRCA Administration PAY GRADE RANGE: $63,640-97,008
PAY CLASS: P, Exempt
DAYS WORKED: Varies HOURS WORKED: Varies
APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED THROUGH: Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Resumes submitted without a City of Farmington application will not be considered in our job selection process.

JOB DUTIES

OVERVIEW:
This is an executive position working with the Nationally Accredited Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department. The Department has eleven (11) diverse divisions that are committed to building gateways that enrich our community through exceptional customer focus. This position will provide administrative and supervisory support to the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to ensure that the department functions effectively and efficiently in various aspects of operations and specifically develops and implements the City's recreation al programming to meet citizen needs. Assists with the management of overall Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department operations, including budget preparation, personnel management and planning. Assumes director's duties during the director's absence.
Receives supervision and direction form the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. Directly supervises exempt and non-exempt employees, (professional, operations, administration, athletics, aquatics, museum) Works independently exercising considerable judgment and initiative. Interfaces directly and frequently with City management, community organizations, vendors, media, and the general public.
Assist with department's administration and preparation of CIP, including the design process, budget development, contract preparation and bidding procedure.
Coordinates annual department special and seasonal events.
Supervises and provides direction and advice to management of the following divisions: athletics, recreation, aquatics, senior and adult programming.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Assists with the planning and development of new parks, recreation or cultural facilities, buildings and related activities with knowledge of construction planning, design and administration.
May supervise other divisions in the absence of assigned supervisor.
Other duties as assigned.

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QUALIFICATIONS
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This position is subject to the City of Farmington's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.
Working knowledge of current principles and practices used in the administration of parks, recreation and cultural affairs programs and services; applicable state, city and federal regulations/guidelines pertaining to areas of responsibility; and overall city operations, including budgeting procedures.
Ability to effectively supervise and evaluate personnel. Establish and maintain professional effective relationships with external public, vendors, internal management and non-management employees, and City and other government officials.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) organizational, and analytical skills.
Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet computer software; ability to operate computer and other standard office equipment.
Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports. Knowledge of budget preparation and office management
Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Leisure Services, Business Management or related field. Master's Degree preferred. Five (5) years supervisory experience.
CPRP or CPRE designation form the National Parks and Recreation Association is preferred.
Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past two years is required.

Ability to work varied hours including evenings and weekends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in a variety of settings including office, store, public galleries, gymnasiums, swimming pools, theatres–both indoor and outdoor, outdoor trails and plazas, and classroom settings.
The noise level in the work environment will vary accordingly.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F.

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