Division Manager (Austin Parks and Recreation)

City of Austin

10d•$85,120 - $109,400•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides direction and leadership for a division within Austin Parks and Recreation for the City of Austin. The purpose of the Division Manager position will be responsible for the development, implementation and coordination in a management and leadership capacity for the Community Recreation division within Austin Parks and Recreation for the City of Austin.

Requirements

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of Parks and Recreation Programs.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
Knowledge of City practice, policy and procedures.
Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and methods.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Business Administration, Public Administration, or related/relevant field, plus eight (8) years of planning, directing, and organizing experience, two (2) of which were in a supervisory or management capacity.
Ability to travel to more than one work location.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing multiple community recreation facilities.
Experience conducting community stakeholder engagement and board meetings.
Experience with recreational programming including organizing staff development training workshops.
Experience with public speaking, public presentation, and adult training workshops.
Experience developing public/private partnerships.
Experience with Governmental contract management and compliance.
Proficient with Microsoft Suite to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Access.

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, directs, and reviews development and coordination of a division within Austin Parks and Recreation.
Estimates, prepares, and proposes the division's annual budget.
Monitors and authorizes expenses and expenditures.
Develops annual and long-term range goals and objectives.
Collaborates with other departments and agencies, such as schools, businesses, etc.
Provides advice and assistance to citizens, contractors, management, etc.
Works with public and advisory boards to resolve issues and conflicts.
Plans Capital Improvement Projects.
Performs contract management duties, such as negotiating, approving, and monitoring contracts.
Conducts and attends meetings, conferences, seminars, etc.
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.