Parks, Recreation & Facilities Director

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This position performs responsible administrative work overseeing the City’s community and park facilities including management, operations, maintenance, and enhancement of these facilities. This position promotes interest in City facilities providing leadership and direction in the development of short and long range plans related to recreational programs.

Responsibilities include administration of the budget, operations, supervision and management of the assigned facilities and recreational programs. Coordinates and interfaces with other directors, contracted services providers and other staff to direct activities of the operations, events, and marketing. The Parks, Recreation & Facilities Director prepares annual budget requests, determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow. This position supervises CenterPlace and Parks and Recreation staff members.

This position is responsible for developing and implementing the parks, recreation and open space master plan; responsible for a planning area of 38.5 square miles, including 163 acres, 9 city parks, and various facilities.

This position requires graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in facilities management, recreation, business administration or a closely related field, including course work in organization and administration and a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in operating public or private buildings and other physical assets for event or recreational purposes, recreational programs or related field two (2) years of which at the managerial/supervisory level. An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Thorough knowledge of the equipment and facilities required in major event facility operations; knowledge of the principles and practices of modern parks and recreation programs; extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of maintenance and construction of public buildings and park facilities; considerable knowledge of community recreation needs and resources; working knowledge of the principles and practices of office management, work organization and supervision.

The ability to analyze operating conditions, identify potential problems, and take appropriate action to ensure the successful administration of City facilities. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and implement community programs; ability to coordinate, analyze, and utilize a variety of reports and records; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other agencies, and the public.

The salary range for the Parks, Recreation & Facilities Director is $9,382 to $12,933 per month. The City also offers a competitive benefits package that includes Health, Health Reimbursement Account contributions , Vision, Dental, PERS Retirement, 401a Social Security Replacement, Employee Assistance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, paid vacation, sick and holidays, and optional compressed work schedules.

Interested and qualified persons are invited to submit a complete City application, résumé, cover letter, and list of five (5) work-related references (name and phone number) through the City’s online application system which can be found on our website at www.spokanevalley.org.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Apply Immediately. Open until filled. First review December 15, 2020.