Director of Community Services

City Of La Mesa, Ca • La Mesa, CA

396d • $163,654 - $198,931

About The Position

The City of La Mesa is seeking a Community Services Director who will lead the Community Services Department, focusing on providing leisure, educational, and cultural activities. This role requires a collaborative leader who can align departmental objectives with the City's vision, identify community needs, and implement innovative solutions to enhance community services and improve residents' quality of life.

Requirements

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in recreation administration, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
• A Master's degree is highly desirable.
• Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in community services programs, including three years in managing and supervising a comprehensive community services program.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public administration or related fields.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assume full management responsibility for all Community Services Department services and activities.
• Provide leadership in the implementation of Park Master Plans and develop new parks and facilities.
• Manage the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities.
• Establish appropriate service and staffing levels and monitor service delivery efficiency.
• Select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; coordinate staff training and implement discipline procedures.
• Manage the development and administration of the department budget, including approving expenditures and budgetary adjustments.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate the Community Services Department's work plan and assign projects.
• Oversee the operations of the non-profit Park and Recreation Foundation and raise funds for projects.
• Represent the Community Services Department to other departments, elected officials, and the public.
• Provide staff assistance to the City Manager and participate in various boards and committees.
• Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in leisure, educational, and cultural services.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.

Benefits

• Management benefits provided at the direction of the City Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree