Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation – Recreation and Adm…

This is a newly created 2020 position for a Nationally Accredited, Award Winning agency.

Assists in managing the daily activities of the Parks and Recreation Department; acts in the place of the Director in the absence of the same; develops and implements policies and procedures and communicates to staff and the general public; participates in the recruitment, selection and training of staff members; instructs, assigns, and reviews work of subordinate personnel; acts on employee problems; allocates personnel.

Researches and analyzes programs, services, maintenance and construction projects to determine effectiveness; provides recommendations regarding improvements or new ideas. Prepares cost projections and product specification sheets for all related maintenance and construction projects.

Provides input and assistance in developing the Master Plan; studies, reviews, and analyzes short range plans to ensure plans progress; interprets Master Plan ideas to staff members; works with consultants to prepare strategies and develop recommendations.

Assists in developing annual departmental objectives as well as short and long-term goals.

Determines, prioritizes, and establishes parks and recreation facility procedures to ensure an acceptable level of maintenance and repair are performed.

Participates in budget management activities; assists in the development of the department’s annual operating capital improvement budget; monitors and reviews section budget expenditures. Creates bid specifications in coordination with County’s Procurement Department.

Ensures departmental compliance with County’s Risk Management policies and procedures; coordinates department’s efforts with same. Oversees the completion, review, and timely submittal of accident/incident reports within the department.

Assists the Director and county Grant Manager in preparing, monitoring and closing of Federal and State grants.

Receives and responds to public requests for information and complaints; provides information and answers; resolves problem situations.

Performs various administrative tasks for the department; prepares reports; maintains files and records.

Conducts public meetings, speeches, and seminars and writes articles to provide information to the public; meets regularly with governmental officials, business and community leaders, and other recreation professionals.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs other related duties as required.

Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Administration or related field with a minimum of five (5) years experience as a manger for a public recreation and parks department; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in:

BENEFITS PROVIDED BY FORSYTH COUNTY TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES:

Personal Leave Accrual

Personal leave shall be accrued as follows:

0 – 1 Year – 12 days per year – 3.68 hours per pay period
1 – 4 Years – 20 days per year – 6.16 hours per pay period
5 – 14 Years – 25 days per year – 7.70 hours per pay period
15+Years – 30 days per year – 9.24 hours per pay period

Observed Holidays

New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving (2), and Christmas (2).

Medical Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers employees a choice of two medical plans offered by Aetna and a plan offered by Kaiser Permanente.

• Aetna Choice POS II – $2000 Individual Deductible (Basic Plan)
• Aetna Choice POS II – $1000 Individual Deductible (Plus Plan)
• Kaiser Permanente HMO- $0 Individual Deductible

Dental Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners offers two dental plans from Guardian Dental:

• Base $1,000 Plan
• Buy-Up $1,500 Plan

Vision Insurance
The vision plan offered by Forsyth County Board of Commissioners is administered by EyeMed and will offer office visit copays for exams, as well as copays for lenses, frames, and contacts.

Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recognizes the importance of basic life insurance for all of its employees. The Board provides term life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) protection for each full-time employee. This is a County-paid benefit.

Disability Insurance – Short Term and Long Term
100% paid by Forsyth County. Eligibility begins date of hire.

Short Term Disability – 60% of weekly earnings to a maximum of $1,000.00 a week. Eligibility begins 14 days after an accident or sickness and has a benefit period of 24 weeks.

Long Term Disability – 60% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $5,000.00 a month. Eligibility begins at 26 weeks to coordinate with the end of Short Term benefits and continues 24 months (Own Occupation).

Additional Life Insurance and AD&D
Rates vary based on amount of coverage selected. Additional life insurance may be purchased for employee, spouse, and children.

Retirement Plan (401K)

Fully vested at five years of employment – 20% graduated vesting annually. Eligible to begin contributions immediately upon hire.

6 mos to 3 yrs – County matches 100% of a max 5% of employee gross contributions

3 yrs to 10 yrs – County contributes 5% of base salary & County matches 100% of a max of 5% of gross employee contributions

Over 10 yrs – County contributes 5% base & County matches 100% of a max of 5% of gross employee contributions & County matches 50% of next 5% of gross employee contributions