Assistant Parks Director

Pay Grade: 123- $64,442.00 minimum salary

Distinguishing Features of the Position (Summary)

Performs managerial work in assisting the direction of assigned park, park programs or function. Duties include staff supervision, overseeing park operations, providing the public with information of the park and its amenities and operation of the department. Positions in this class perform routine administration and identify needed corrective actions to resolve discrepancies; answer questions; and maintain documents and records.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Oversees the daily operations of the Cameron County Parks & Recreation Department; oversees maintenance and upkeep of park grounds; oversees maintenance and repair of all facilities within the parks,

Communicates on daily basis with Parks Director, Deputy Parks Director, Special Projects Administrator, and Supervisors on status of ongoing projects.

Assists with administration of department(s) operations to ensure compliance with all policies, rules, and budgetary aspects including cash received and income reports, divisions budget and expenditures,

Meets with County Engineering Department and Public Works on park improvements and park construction projects.

Prepares agendas and final review of contracts, license agreements and any documentation to be submitted to Commissioners Court.

Receives and responds appropriately to complaints from public and elected officials to assure quality control; provides the public with information regarding the amenities of the parks, park hours, fees and park policies.

Provides assistance and information to employees, managers, vendors, citizens, local businesses, and/or and other interested parties regarding assigned park functions; serves as liaison between supervisors, vendors, and other departments in regards to the park; assisting in developing and/or explaining policies and procedures.

Additional Functions

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field; supplemented by four (4) years of experience performing administrative and/or managerial support work in the field of Park Recreation, Tourism Management, Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Public Administration or Community and Regional Planning; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

ADA Compliance

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

This is a Civil Service covered position. Testing requirements will follow section 2.32 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations Handbook. Probationary period will follow section 2.35 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations Handbook.

BENEFITS:

Cameron County Offers Excellent Fringe Benefits, Including: Health and Life Insurance Protection, Sick and Annual Leave, Retirement System and Paid Holidays. Cameron County has a mandatory direct deposit payroll program.