Senior Program Coordinator (Parks & Recreation)

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners • East Lake, FL

10h • $55,099 - $71,629

About The Position

Performs professional level work developing, organizing, administering, and evaluating assigned programs and functions, providing guidance and technical expertise to assigned program staff, other departments, the community, and program participants. Incumbent may coordinate one or more specialized programs.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the programs, services, policies, procedures and regulations of the department to which assigned.
• Knowledge of the specific functions, activities, and services provided by the assigned programs and projects.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations governing assigned programs and projects.
• Knowledge of organizational and methods and procedures relating to the effective coordination and administration of assigned programs.
• Knowledge of budget management practices and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and supervise the work of assigned staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data and develop logical conclusions.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to organize programs, projects and special events.
• Ability to monitor, oversee and provide guidance to volunteers, assigned staff, clients and customers.
• Ability to maintain files and records and prepare reports and correspondence.
• Ability to use a computer and related software.
• Ability to make presentations to large groups.
• Ability to organize and to multi-task.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; AND
• Two years of experience directly related to the assigned program; OR
• An equivalent combination of education (not less than possession of a high school diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.
• Maintain the ability to pass the background checks required for the position. These background checks may include but are not limited to:
• Criminal History Background Check using Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)
• Level 1 and Level 2 Background screening (Ch. 435 Florida Statutes)
• Child Abuse, Abandonment and Neglect Record Check using the State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)
• Sex Offender and Sexual Predator record check using the list maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
• Possess the necessary job-related license(s) or certification(s) that may include possession of a Florida Driver License (Class E) or an applicable Commercial Driver License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements and/or modifies program procedures, guidelines and policies to achieve program goals and objectives.
• Conducts needs assessment data analysis to facilitate developing grant applications to obtain funding for assigned projects.
• Evaluates program results and determines changes that need to be made in program policies and procedures based on feedback from customers, service providers, and/or community groups.
• Conducts comprehensive needs assessments by auditing and evaluating program progress to determine if the program is achieving its objectives.
• Analyzes program data, identifies actual and potential problem areas, trends and related factors that impact the program, and prepares comprehensive reports of findings including solutions and recommendations.
• Ensures program operates in compliance with departmental goals and objectives, pertinent laws, rules, and regulations, monitors federal, state, and/or regional regulatory changes to determine when program rules and regulations need to be revised, and advises service providers, community groups, and clients on changes needed to comply with program criteria.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level