Deputy Parks and Recreation Director

City of Tualatin•Tualatin, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Tualatin’s Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a dynamic, community-minded professional to join our team as Deputy Parks & Recreation Director. This role provides an exciting opportunity to lead a talented team that is integral to the department’s success and the delivery of high-quality services to our community. Tualatin offers a unique environment with funded, large-scale capital projects, complex and meaningful resource management opportunities, a supportive and engaged community, and a dedicated, collaborative team. We are looking for a strategic, innovative, and highly collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about enhancing quality of life through exceptional parks and recreation services. The Deputy Parks & Recreation Director plays a vital leadership role in advancing department and citywide priorities. This position provides strategic, analytical, and project management expertise while working in close partnership with staff across the organization in alignment with the City Managers 7 Principals. Serving as a key connector between the City, regional partners, community organizations, and other stakeholders, the Deputy Director leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs, projects, and initiatives that deliver meaningful impact for the Tualatin community.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of business and public administration.
General understanding of the procedures within Public Works, including an understanding as to how these relate to the City organization as a whole.
Possession of additional specialized knowledge, skills and abilities pertinent to project management and Public Works, specifically: knowledge of government finance, public budgeting, and grant procedures; ability to facilitate public input processes and public meetings; ability to draft, negotiate and oversee contracts for special projects and studies; ability to coordinate and resolve conflicting points of view to obtain successful outcomes; ability to research legal issues, draft and present recommendations to the department team.
Ability to provide effective leadership and coordination in developing solutions and recommending new techniques.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials and the general public.
Ability to exercise resourcefulness, tact and perspective in developing solutions and new techniques.
Ability to assemble, organize and present statistical, financial and factual information derived from a variety of original and secondary sources utilizing a variety of media.
Advanced skill in database preparation and manipulation, designing spreadsheets, Power Point presentations, word processing and financial software.
Lead work and supervisory experience that may include leading projects, programs or initiatives, or leading the work of others, such as providing daily work direction and/or scheduling, assigning work, checking completed work, and training.
Thorough understanding of public finance, public budgeting and procurement policy.
Skilled in building effective relationships within and across organizations; effective oral communication in both public and small group settings; prioritizing and meeting deadlines; coordination projects; analyzing legislation and issues affecting the organization; researching and analyzing data and information.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration, engineering or planning.
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional administrative and analytical experience in project management, public administration, or a field related to the pertinent department.
Possession of, or the ability to secure possession of, a valid Oregon driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience is preferred.
A Master’s Degree in Public Administration or related field is preferred and can substitute for two (2) years of required experience.
Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training, which ensures the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, may substitute for the above.
Specific assignments may require possession of, or the ability to secure, state certification for performing assigned duties.

Responsibilities

Leads and directs consultant teams to successfully deliver department-wide programs, projects, and strategic initiatives through multiple dedicated funding sources including a 25-million-dollar Parks and Trails bond.
Oversee budget development and administration for complex, multi-year programs, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment across the department.
Serves as project manager for high-impact capital improvement and operational projects from planning through implementation. Projects include a new riverfront park, athletic field complex and new park in a newly developed area of the city.
Acts as a key liaison, fostering effective collaboration with internal departments, advisory committees, and external stakeholders.
Leads and supports grant development efforts, including research, writing, and post-award administration
Partners closely with Finance to guide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range capital planning efforts.
Conducts advanced data analysis to inform policy development and support strategic program recommendations.
Focused work on programmatic efficiency gains for our recreation and parks teams.
Drives comprehensive communication and community engagement strategies to advance parks and recreation services.
Responsible for the supervision and leadership of all assigned staff.
Provides high-level support to City Council and regional boards, including research, reporting, and presentation of parks and recreation initiatives.
Leads the development and ongoing management of strategic planning documents, including master plans and system-wide plans.
Provides strategic and operational support to the Parks & Recreation Director on key initiatives and priorities.
Represents the department professionally at public meetings, community events, and interagency forums.
Supports recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to build and sustain a high-performing team.
Performs additional duties as needed to support departmental goals and organizational success