PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT - PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR
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9 El Paso, TX El Paso, TX Full-time Full-time $132,122.
80 a year $132,122.
80 a year 12 days ago 12 days ago 12 days ago Minimum Qualifications Acceptable Experience and Education Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Business Administration or an industry related field and ten (10) years of professional parks/venue management and event planning experience, including five (5) years of supervisory or management experience in the maintenance of public parks, venue operations and event planning with diverse operations or multiple locations.
Or any equivalent combination of educations, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certificates and Licenses Required Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.
Typical Duties Administrative Duties:
Serves as the chief advisor on parks and recreation related matters to the Executive Public Works Director in order produce top quality work that ensures exceptional service and results for the community; Provides vision and leadership within the County, for the divisions overseen, and for all parks and recreation support matters; Selects, assigns, supervises, trains, motivates, evaluates, disciplines, and delegates the duties and work of assigned professional, technical and administrative support staff; provides management, administration, organizational leadership, and team building; works with staff to identify and correct performance challeges; issues termination of department employees when necessary; Directs the department's strategy, goals, and objectives to be consistent with priorities, policies and procedures established by the Chief Administrator, Commissioners Court and the Executive Public Works Director; interprets plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory codes; Assists in the development of the County strategic plan, directs plan implementation at the department level, provides regular evaluation and reporting of progress at the department level, and recommends modifications to the Executive Public Works Director when necessary; Directs strategizing, planning, organizing, reviewing, designing, and evaluating of the overall operations and development of the departments and functions overseen; Recommends, develops and implements policies, procedures and protocols for all major activities of the Department; Directs department goals and objectives to be consistent with priorities, policies and procedures ; interprets plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory statutes and codes; Responsible for all administrative, and department operations; provides management, administration, organizational leadership, and team building; plans, assigns, supervises, trains and evaluates the work of professional, technical and administrative support staff; Delegates authority and responsibility, and schedules program work on a long-term basis; establishes standards and priorities and ensures they are maintained by others; approves selection of new employees, employee transfer/promotion, discipline, termination, performance evaluations, and personnel actions; Maintains a highly competent staff to meet the established needs of the County; makes recommendation and implements personnel changes within County procedures; Monitors and oversees department operations to assure that services delivered are in compliance with contract provisions, applicable laws, rules and regulations established by federal, state, and local laws and by applicable standards established by the Chief Administrator, Commissioners Court, Executive Public Works Director and the department; Prepares progress reports and departmental activity reports to communicate work of the department to the Chief Administrator, Commissioners Court, Executive Public Works Director, the public, and others; Ensures that the Chief Administrator, Commissioners Court and the Executive Public Works Director directives, policies, regulations, and operating programs are carried out; recommends changes in legislation, policies and methods to improve county administration and operations; Authorizes, directs and conducts managerial and operational reviews; recommends transfers, reassignments or consolidations of functions and services as are necessary and proper; directs preparation of reports and manuals and the development of work measurement standards; Provides general administrative direction to departments overseen; mediates inter-departmental disputes; prepares, reviews and makes recommendations to the Executive Public Works Director on Commissioners Court agenda items; Represents the department to the Executive Public Works Director in Commissioners Court and makes presentations and recommendations to the Court; represents the department and/or county with customers and media; works with and makes presentations to elected county officials, county departments, state and municipal officials, citizen groups and other policy-making entities; Establishes and maintains effective public relations in a complex environment involving technical and non-technical personnel; responds to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the professional community; responds to, analyzes and resolves difficult inquiries, grievances, or complaints; works with the Chief Administrator, Commissioners Court, the Executive Public Works Director, citizen groups, department staff and other county staff to establish priorities and set schedules and budgets for timely completion of department projects; Prepares, presents and administers budget submissions for the Department; oversees budget allocations and expenditures for the Department, and reports discrepancies to the Executive Public Works Director; Collaborates with other Public Works Divisions on various operational projects and determines programming limitations on landscape, maintenance requirements after events, cost estimates for damage and replanting, scheduling, etc.
; Participates in the development of the annual Capital Improvements Program (CIP); Responsible for department record keeping such as codes, ordinances, legal documentation, purchase requisitions and other transactions; Communicates to and serves as the liaison with citizens, civic groups, consultants, utilities, planning commissions and regulatory agencies; the department's services and rules for solving operating problems and rectifying complaints; Works with the Purchasing Department and provides input and makes recommendations to the Chief Administrator, Commissioners Court, the Executive Public Works Director and departments, on best alternatives for awarding contracts to competing contractors; negotiates and oversees contracts as assigned; and Serves as a professional technical advisor on department related matters to the Chief Administrator , Commissioners Court, the Executive Public Works Director, and on committees both within and outside of the organization.
Substantive Parks and Recreation Department Duties:
Directs the goals, objectives and activities of the Parks & Recreation Department to be consistent with priorities, policies and procedures established by the Executive Public Works Director; Monitors and oversees department operations to assure that services delivered are in compliance with statutory applicable laws, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances, and applicable standards established by federal, state, and local laws, and by Commissioners Court and the department; Oversees that the department adheres to all procurement regulations and procedures, works with architects, engineers and contractors, manages the contracts to successful completion, and monitors inter-governmental actions; Oversees and develops long-term strategies for integration, coordination and direction of special events, and leasing of county facilities; Plans and recommends short-term and long-term improvement plans for county park and recreation facilities, which includes new properties, and disposition of existing properties; Oversees activities relating to all rural parks and their improvements; assists with the assessment of adequate manpower and equipment needs; Adheres to all procurement regulations and procedures and prepares bid, RFP, and RFQ specifications for projects; provides input during the preparation of bid documents and contracts, presentation of cost estimates and design specifications; Performs complex studies, analysis, and design; Performs technical research, calculations, and computations, and prepares estimates, plans, and reports; Interprets plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory codes; Makes financial recommendations on capital purchases, annual budget and expense allocations for the Parks & Recreation Department; oversees financial planning for departmental functions and needs in concurrence with Commissioners Court approvals; Manages and oversees the operation and maintenance of various special events, and other assigned areas; Responsible for instituting and maintaining the highest quality of all programming to make County events and venues a vibrant public place where El Paso plays; Develops and maintains event policies and guidelines; Establishes symbiotic community partnerships and sponsorships; Develops a thoughtful and interactive calendar of events appropriate for County parks and venues; Oversees the execution and coordination of the programs, marketing and booking of events; Strategizes and implements short and long term plans to ensure parks and recreations meets community needs and provides quality of life, including but not limited to physical assets, parks, golf course, sports venues, programs, and special events; Responsible for Capital Construction projects for the County dealing with parks, golf course, sports venues, programs, and special events from several thousand to multi-million dollar projects; Reviews and approves County programs and services quality reviewing departmental activities, schedules, and planning for future parks and recreation programs and advising other County departments and elected officials; Reviews and studies surveys, designs and time, labor and cost estimates and consultant and contractor bids on proposals that involve parks, golf course, sports venues, programs, and special events; Directs input and provides oversight for the maintenance and operation of parks and facilities, and provides administration and coordination for facility rental, vendor and service company contracts; Leads negotiations and builds programming for County venues; keeps programming affordable, fresh and creative while maintaining high level of consistency in service; Manages and coordinates with programming partners or clients, vendors, maintenance and operational staff, and the public; Works closely with programming partners and clients in their design and execution of events to ensure desired quality outcomes; Ensures proper event certification processes, such as liability insurance and permits for programming partners and vendors; Establishes approval process, pricing, and guidelines for venue rentals based on market research; Works with relevant departments to establish park hours, limitations, costs, and scheduling; Ensures the creation of pro forma of venue rentals for various scenarios; Oversees development of marketing collateral; Directs market research coordination, such as park attendance and other statistical data; Serves as the expert in program management and programming capabilities for County parks and venues; Oversees the negotiation of facility rental agreements with event promoters; partners with other County departments and divisions as necessary; Responsible for the marketing of facilities and the events on the County's website, social networks, and in other media; Partners with the Convention and Visitors Bureau and other organizations in the marketing of County facilities and events; Oversees and provides operational oversight of park entry gates; Provides administrative support for the planning and preparation of grant applications; Manages and prioritizes programs, projects, and activities; Oversees the distribution of all equipment and labor; Substitutes, if assigned, for staff during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations; Ensures that all records, including but not limited to, purchase orders, work orders, time sheets, etc.
, are maintained according to departmental policy; Recommends equipment expenditures; Provides administrative support for the planning and preparation of grant applications; Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field; develops more efficient methods; develops managerial talent in the staff; evaluates personnel and organizational structure; acts as chief contact between community events and those outside the department; As directed may serve as an alternate County Emergency Operations Center Supervisor for the City-County Emergency Preparedness Plan; Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.
Other Important Duties Performs such other related duties as may be assigned, or in the absence of the Executive Public Works Director; Subject to emergency calls; Maintains a safe and healthy work place environment; Occasional travel; and Be available by telephone to respond to work beyond standard workday or workweek hours as necessary.
As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.
Job Summary Summary of Position The Director of Parks and Recreation, under general direction and supervision of the Executive Public Works Director, provides direct oversight of all maintenance, programming, planning, directing, and managing of the parks, golf course, sports venues, programs, and special events.
The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining facilities, and attracting a steady flow of visitors to County venues and events by delivering exceptional experiences for all ages and abilities through a frequent, consistent, and robust offering of planned activities and events year round.
Additional Information Organizational Relationships Reports to:
Executive Public Works Director Directs:
Parks Maintenance Manager, Sports-park Manager, Golf Professional, League Manager, Administrative Services Manager, Aquatics Manager, Marketing Coordinator, Special Events Coordinator, Golf Pro Shop Supervisor, Operations Specialist, Accounting Specialist, and Administrative Support Staff.
Other:
Has frequent contact with department heads, other county employees, vendors, contractors, media, consultants, regional and statewide network and industry groups and the general public.
El Paso County offers a very comprehensive benefit package (some benefits may not apply to part time or temporary employees) consisting of the following:
HOLIDAYS 16 holidays per year as recognized.
VACATION Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service.
Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate.
Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees.
10 days (1 through less than 5 years of service) 15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service) 20 days (15 years of service or over) SICK LEAVE Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service.
Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.
MISCELLANEOUS PAID LEAVES Military Leave - 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service Bereavement Leave - 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends.
MEDICAL HEALTH BENEFITS Plan Costs - Biweekly Rates Effective January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 Medical Traditional Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) No Discounts EE Only $6.
12 EE & Spouse $184.
71 EE & Children $129.
59 EE & Family $302.
64 2% Tobacco-Free Discount EE Only - $6.
01 EE & Spouse - $181.
02 EE & Children - $127.
00 EE & Family - $296.
59 4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $5.
89 EE & Spouse - $177.
32 EE & Children - $124.
41 EE & Family - $290.
53 6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $5.
76 EE & Spouse - $173.
63 EE & Children - $121.
81 EE & Family - $284.
48 Traditional Core Plan No Discounts EE Only - $40.
84 EE & Spouse - $287.
85 EE & Children - $222.
44 EE & Family - $455.
90 2% Tobacco-Free Discount EE Only - $40.
02 EE & Spouse - $282.
09 EE & Children - $217.
99 EE & Family - $446.
78 4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $39.
21 EE & Spouse - $276.
34 EE & Children -$213.
54 EE & Family - $437.
66 6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $38.
39 EE & Spouse - $270.
58 EE & Children - $209.
09 EE & Family - $428.
55 El Paso County - ACO - Hospitals of Providence Network Plan Options Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) ACO No Discounts EE Only $4.
97 EE & Spouse $149.
94 EE & Children $105.
20 EE & Family $245.
67 2% Tobacco-Free Discount EE Only - $4.
88 EE & Spouse - $146.
94 EE & Children - $103.
10 EE & Family - $240.
76 4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $4.
77 EE & Spouse - $143.
94 EE & Children - $100.
99 EE & Family - $235.
84 6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $4.
68 EE & Spouse - $140.
94 EE & Children - $98.
89 EE & Family - $230.
93 Core Plan ACO No Discounts EE Only - $33.
15 EE & Spouse - $233.
66 EE & Children - $180.
56 EE & Family - $370.
08 2% Tobacco-Free Discount EE Only - $32.
49 EE & Spouse - $228.
99 EE & Children - $176.
95 EE & Family - $362.
68 4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $31.
82 EE & Spouse - $224.
31 EE & Children - $173.
34 EE & Family - $355.
28 6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $31.
17 EE & Spouse - $219.
64 EE & Children - $169.
73 EE & Family - $347.
88 El Paso County - Narrow Network - University Medical Center (UMC) Plan Options Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) UMC No Discounts EE Only - $5.
24 EE & Spouse - $158.
27 EE & Children - $111.
03 EE & Family - $259.
33 2% Tobacco-Free Discount EE Only - $5.
14 EE & Spouse - $155.
10 EE & Children - $108.
81 EE & Family - $254.
13 4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $5.
04 EE & Spouse - $151.
94 EE & Children - $106.
59 EE & Family - $248.
96 6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $4.
94 EE & Spouse - $148.
77 EE & Children - $104.
37 EE & Family - $243.
77 Core Plan UMC No Discounts EE Only - $35.
00 EE & Spouse - $246.
64 EE & Children - $190.
59 EE & Family - $390.
65 2% Tobacco-Free Discount EE Only - $34.
29 EE & Spouse - $241.
71 EE & Children - $186.
78 EE & Family - $382.
84 4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $33.
59 EE & Spouse - $236.
77 EE & Children - $182.
97 EE & Family - $375.
02 6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $32.
90 EE & Spouse - $231.
84 EE & Children - $179.
15 EE & Family - $367.
21 Vision EE Only - $3.
16 EE
1 - $5.
05 EE & Family - $8.
21 Dental WITH Medical Plan EE Only - $0.
00 EE & Spouse - $13.
63 EE & Children - $27.
25 EE & Family - $40.
88 Dental WITHOUT Medical Plan EE Only - $13.
63 EE & Spouse - $27.
26 EE & Children - $40.
88 EE & Family - $54.
51 Vision EE Only - $3.
16 EE
1 - $5.
05 EE & Family - $8.
21 RETIREMENT Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS).
Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire.
All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program.
This is an optional program.
LIFE INSURANCE Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost.
Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.
SHORT-TERM DISABILITY The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.
RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.
SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE REIMBURSEMENT Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EdAP) Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.
EMPLOYEE FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse.
The cost is $5 per employee per month.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
9 El Paso, TX El Paso, TX Full-time Full-time $132,122.
80 a year $132,122.
80 a year 12 days ago 12 days ago 12 days ago Minimum Qualifications Acceptable Experience and Education Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Business Administration or an industry related field and ten (10) years of professional parks/venue management and event planning experience, including five (5) years of supervisory or management experience in the maintenance of public parks, venue operations and event planning with diverse operations or multiple locations.
Or any equivalent combination of educations, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Certificates and Licenses Required Must have or obtain by date of hire a valid driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, with a driving record acceptable to the County of El Paso.
Typical Duties Administrative Duties:
Serves as the chief advisor on parks and recreation related matters to the Executive Public Works Director in order produce top quality work that ensures exceptional service and results for the community; Provides vision and leadership within the County, for the divisions overseen, and for all parks and recreation support matters; Selects, assigns, supervises, trains, motivates, evaluates, disciplines, and delegates the duties and work of assigned professional, technical and administrative support staff; provides management, administration, organizational leadership, and team building; works with staff to identify and correct performance challeges; issues termination of department employees when necessary; Directs the department's strategy, goals, and objectives to be consistent with priorities, policies and procedures established by the Chief Administrator, Commissioners Court and the Executive Public Works Director; interprets plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory codes; Assists in the development of the County strategic plan, directs plan implementation at the department level, provides regular evaluation and reporting of progress at the department level, and recommends modifications to the Executive Public Works Director when necessary; Directs strategizing, planning, organizing, reviewing, designing, and evaluating of the overall operations and development of the departments and functions overseen; Recommends, develops and implements policies, procedures and protocols for all major activities of the Department; Directs department goals and objectives to be consistent with priorities, policies and procedures ; interprets plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory statutes and codes; Responsible for all administrative, and department operations; provides management, administration, organizational leadership, and team building; plans, assigns, supervises, trains and evaluates the work of professional, technical and administrative support staff; Delegates authority and responsibility, and schedules program work on a long-term basis; establishes standards and priorities and ensures they are maintained by others; approves selection of new employees, employee transfer/promotion, discipline, termination, performance evaluations, and personnel actions; Maintains a highly competent staff to meet the established needs of the County; makes recommendation and implements personnel changes within County procedures; Monitors and oversees department operations to assure that services delivered are in compliance with contract provisions, applicable laws, rules and regulations established by federal, state, and local laws and by applicable standards established by the Chief Administrator, Commissioners Court, Executive Public Works Director and the department; Prepares progress reports and departmental activity reports to communicate work of the department to the Chief Administrator, Commissioners Court, Executive Public Works Director, the public, and others; Ensures that the Chief Administrator, Commissioners Court and the Executive Public Works Director directives, policies, regulations, and operating programs are carried out; recommends changes in legislation, policies and methods to improve county administration and operations; Authorizes, directs and conducts managerial and operational reviews; recommends transfers, reassignments or consolidations of functions and services as are necessary and proper; directs preparation of reports and manuals and the development of work measurement standards; Provides general administrative direction to departments overseen; mediates inter-departmental disputes; prepares, reviews and makes recommendations to the Executive Public Works Director on Commissioners Court agenda items; Represents the department to the Executive Public Works Director in Commissioners Court and makes presentations and recommendations to the Court; represents the department and/or county with customers and media; works with and makes presentations to elected county officials, county departments, state and municipal officials, citizen groups and other policy-making entities; Establishes and maintains effective public relations in a complex environment involving technical and non-technical personnel; responds to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the professional community; responds to, analyzes and resolves difficult inquiries, grievances, or complaints; works with the Chief Administrator, Commissioners Court, the Executive Public Works Director, citizen groups, department staff and other county staff to establish priorities and set schedules and budgets for timely completion of department projects; Prepares, presents and administers budget submissions for the Department; oversees budget allocations and expenditures for the Department, and reports discrepancies to the Executive Public Works Director; Collaborates with other Public Works Divisions on various operational projects and determines programming limitations on landscape, maintenance requirements after events, cost estimates for damage and replanting, scheduling, etc.
; Participates in the development of the annual Capital Improvements Program (CIP); Responsible for department record keeping such as codes, ordinances, legal documentation, purchase requisitions and other transactions; Communicates to and serves as the liaison with citizens, civic groups, consultants, utilities, planning commissions and regulatory agencies; the department's services and rules for solving operating problems and rectifying complaints; Works with the Purchasing Department and provides input and makes recommendations to the Chief Administrator, Commissioners Court, the Executive Public Works Director and departments, on best alternatives for awarding contracts to competing contractors; negotiates and oversees contracts as assigned; and Serves as a professional technical advisor on department related matters to the Chief Administrator , Commissioners Court, the Executive Public Works Director, and on committees both within and outside of the organization.
Substantive Parks and Recreation Department Duties:
Directs the goals, objectives and activities of the Parks & Recreation Department to be consistent with priorities, policies and procedures established by the Executive Public Works Director; Monitors and oversees department operations to assure that services delivered are in compliance with statutory applicable laws, rules, regulations, codes and ordinances, and applicable standards established by federal, state, and local laws, and by Commissioners Court and the department; Oversees that the department adheres to all procurement regulations and procedures, works with architects, engineers and contractors, manages the contracts to successful completion, and monitors inter-governmental actions; Oversees and develops long-term strategies for integration, coordination and direction of special events, and leasing of county facilities; Plans and recommends short-term and long-term improvement plans for county park and recreation facilities, which includes new properties, and disposition of existing properties; Oversees activities relating to all rural parks and their improvements; assists with the assessment of adequate manpower and equipment needs; Adheres to all procurement regulations and procedures and prepares bid, RFP, and RFQ specifications for projects; provides input during the preparation of bid documents and contracts, presentation of cost estimates and design specifications; Performs complex studies, analysis, and design; Performs technical research, calculations, and computations, and prepares estimates, plans, and reports; Interprets plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory codes; Makes financial recommendations on capital purchases, annual budget and expense allocations for the Parks & Recreation Department; oversees financial planning for departmental functions and needs in concurrence with Commissioners Court approvals; Manages and oversees the operation and maintenance of various special events, and other assigned areas; Responsible for instituting and maintaining the highest quality of all programming to make County events and venues a vibrant public place where El Paso plays; Develops and maintains event policies and guidelines; Establishes symbiotic community partnerships and sponsorships; Develops a thoughtful and interactive calendar of events appropriate for County parks and venues; Oversees the execution and coordination of the programs, marketing and booking of events; Strategizes and implements short and long term plans to ensure parks and recreations meets community needs and provides quality of life, including but not limited to physical assets, parks, golf course, sports venues, programs, and special events; Responsible for Capital Construction projects for the County dealing with parks, golf course, sports venues, programs, and special events from several thousand to multi-million dollar projects; Reviews and approves County programs and services quality reviewing departmental activities, schedules, and planning for future parks and recreation programs and advising other County departments and elected officials; Reviews and studies surveys, designs and time, labor and cost estimates and consultant and contractor bids on proposals that involve parks, golf course, sports venues, programs, and special events; Directs input and provides oversight for the maintenance and operation of parks and facilities, and provides administration and coordination for facility rental, vendor and service company contracts; Leads negotiations and builds programming for County venues; keeps programming affordable, fresh and creative while maintaining high level of consistency in service; Manages and coordinates with programming partners or clients, vendors, maintenance and operational staff, and the public; Works closely with programming partners and clients in their design and execution of events to ensure desired quality outcomes; Ensures proper event certification processes, such as liability insurance and permits for programming partners and vendors; Establishes approval process, pricing, and guidelines for venue rentals based on market research; Works with relevant departments to establish park hours, limitations, costs, and scheduling; Ensures the creation of pro forma of venue rentals for various scenarios; Oversees development of marketing collateral; Directs market research coordination, such as park attendance and other statistical data; Serves as the expert in program management and programming capabilities for County parks and venues; Oversees the negotiation of facility rental agreements with event promoters; partners with other County departments and divisions as necessary; Responsible for the marketing of facilities and the events on the County's website, social networks, and in other media; Partners with the Convention and Visitors Bureau and other organizations in the marketing of County facilities and events; Oversees and provides operational oversight of park entry gates; Provides administrative support for the planning and preparation of grant applications; Manages and prioritizes programs, projects, and activities; Oversees the distribution of all equipment and labor; Substitutes, if assigned, for staff during temporary absences by performing delegated duties sufficient to maintain continuity of normal operations; Ensures that all records, including but not limited to, purchase orders, work orders, time sheets, etc.
, are maintained according to departmental policy; Recommends equipment expenditures; Provides administrative support for the planning and preparation of grant applications; Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field; develops more efficient methods; develops managerial talent in the staff; evaluates personnel and organizational structure; acts as chief contact between community events and those outside the department; As directed may serve as an alternate County Emergency Operations Center Supervisor for the City-County Emergency Preparedness Plan; Commits self to providing excellent customer service and demonstrate commitment through cooperative team and individual efforts; and Creates a high quality work culture through participation in and emphasis on training and mentoring to develop leadership, management, and technical skills in self and all employees, including safety related training and skills.
Other Important Duties Performs such other related duties as may be assigned, or in the absence of the Executive Public Works Director; Subject to emergency calls; Maintains a safe and healthy work place environment; Occasional travel; and Be available by telephone to respond to work beyond standard workday or workweek hours as necessary.
As members of the County of El Paso Emergency Response System, all El Paso County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to train on emergency response and/or perform certain emergency services at the direction of their supervisor.
Job Summary Summary of Position The Director of Parks and Recreation, under general direction and supervision of the Executive Public Works Director, provides direct oversight of all maintenance, programming, planning, directing, and managing of the parks, golf course, sports venues, programs, and special events.
The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining facilities, and attracting a steady flow of visitors to County venues and events by delivering exceptional experiences for all ages and abilities through a frequent, consistent, and robust offering of planned activities and events year round.
Additional Information Organizational Relationships Reports to:
Executive Public Works Director Directs:
Parks Maintenance Manager, Sports-park Manager, Golf Professional, League Manager, Administrative Services Manager, Aquatics Manager, Marketing Coordinator, Special Events Coordinator, Golf Pro Shop Supervisor, Operations Specialist, Accounting Specialist, and Administrative Support Staff.
Other:
Has frequent contact with department heads, other county employees, vendors, contractors, media, consultants, regional and statewide network and industry groups and the general public.
El Paso County offers a very comprehensive benefit package (some benefits may not apply to part time or temporary employees) consisting of the following:
HOLIDAYS 16 holidays per year as recognized.
VACATION Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 6 months of continuous service.
Year to year carry-over accruals are limited to twice the employee's annual rate.
Part-time employees accrue vacation at half the rate of full-time employees.
10 days (1 through less than 5 years of service) 15 days (5 through less than 15 years of service) 20 days (15 years of service or over) SICK LEAVE Accruals are credited on a biweekly basis and available for use as it is accrued after 3 months of full time service.
Employees accrue 15 days of sick leave per year.
MISCELLANEOUS PAID LEAVES Military Leave - 15 days of paid leave per fiscal year for active military service Bereavement Leave - 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family members and 4 hours for other family members and friends.
MEDICAL HEALTH BENEFITS Plan Costs - Biweekly Rates Effective January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 Medical Traditional Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) No Discounts EE Only $6.
12 EE & Spouse $184.
71 EE & Children $129.
59 EE & Family $302.
64 2% Tobacco-Free Discount EE Only - $6.
01 EE & Spouse - $181.
02 EE & Children - $127.
00 EE & Family - $296.
59 4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $5.
89 EE & Spouse - $177.
32 EE & Children - $124.
41 EE & Family - $290.
53 6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $5.
76 EE & Spouse - $173.
63 EE & Children - $121.
81 EE & Family - $284.
48 Traditional Core Plan No Discounts EE Only - $40.
84 EE & Spouse - $287.
85 EE & Children - $222.
44 EE & Family - $455.
90 2% Tobacco-Free Discount EE Only - $40.
02 EE & Spouse - $282.
09 EE & Children - $217.
99 EE & Family - $446.
78 4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $39.
21 EE & Spouse - $276.
34 EE & Children -$213.
54 EE & Family - $437.
66 6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $38.
39 EE & Spouse - $270.
58 EE & Children - $209.
09 EE & Family - $428.
55 El Paso County - ACO - Hospitals of Providence Network Plan Options Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) ACO No Discounts EE Only $4.
97 EE & Spouse $149.
94 EE & Children $105.
20 EE & Family $245.
67 2% Tobacco-Free Discount EE Only - $4.
88 EE & Spouse - $146.
94 EE & Children - $103.
10 EE & Family - $240.
76 4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $4.
77 EE & Spouse - $143.
94 EE & Children - $100.
99 EE & Family - $235.
84 6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $4.
68 EE & Spouse - $140.
94 EE & Children - $98.
89 EE & Family - $230.
93 Core Plan ACO No Discounts EE Only - $33.
15 EE & Spouse - $233.
66 EE & Children - $180.
56 EE & Family - $370.
08 2% Tobacco-Free Discount EE Only - $32.
49 EE & Spouse - $228.
99 EE & Children - $176.
95 EE & Family - $362.
68 4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $31.
82 EE & Spouse - $224.
31 EE & Children - $173.
34 EE & Family - $355.
28 6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $31.
17 EE & Spouse - $219.
64 EE & Children - $169.
73 EE & Family - $347.
88 El Paso County - Narrow Network - University Medical Center (UMC) Plan Options Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP) UMC No Discounts EE Only - $5.
24 EE & Spouse - $158.
27 EE & Children - $111.
03 EE & Family - $259.
33 2% Tobacco-Free Discount EE Only - $5.
14 EE & Spouse - $155.
10 EE & Children - $108.
81 EE & Family - $254.
13 4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $5.
04 EE & Spouse - $151.
94 EE & Children - $106.
59 EE & Family - $248.
96 6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $4.
94 EE & Spouse - $148.
77 EE & Children - $104.
37 EE & Family - $243.
77 Core Plan UMC No Discounts EE Only - $35.
00 EE & Spouse - $246.
64 EE & Children - $190.
59 EE & Family - $390.
65 2% Tobacco-Free Discount EE Only - $34.
29 EE & Spouse - $241.
71 EE & Children - $186.
78 EE & Family - $382.
84 4% Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $33.
59 EE & Spouse - $236.
77 EE & Children - $182.
97 EE & Family - $375.
02 6% Tobacco-Free AND Wellness Screening & HRA Discount EE Only - $32.
90 EE & Spouse - $231.
84 EE & Children - $179.
15 EE & Family - $367.
21 Vision EE Only - $3.
16 EE
1 - $5.
05 EE & Family - $8.
21 Dental WITH Medical Plan EE Only - $0.
00 EE & Spouse - $13.
63 EE & Children - $27.
25 EE & Family - $40.
88 Dental WITHOUT Medical Plan EE Only - $13.
63 EE & Spouse - $27.
26 EE & Children - $40.
88 EE & Family - $54.
51 Vision EE Only - $3.
16 EE
1 - $5.
05 EE & Family - $8.
21 RETIREMENT Retirement benefits are provided by the Texas County and District Retirement Fund (TCDRS).
Regular employees become a member of TCDRS upon hire.
All regular employees are required to contribute 7% to the retirement fund and the County matches 250% upon eligible retirements.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION Employees may defer earnings, on a pre-tax basis, into a 457 deferred compensation program.
This is an optional program.
LIFE INSURANCE Full-time County employees are provided a basic life insurance benefit of $10,000 life insurance at no cost.
Supplemental coverage is available for additional fees.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period above 90 days.
SHORT-TERM DISABILITY The Short-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident for a period shorter than 90 days.
RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE Employees who retire from the County are eligible to continue Health Insurance at the rate set by the El Paso County Risk Pool Board.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of counseling services.
SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE REIMBURSEMENT Reimbursement of $15 per month for 6 months of continuous gym usage.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EdAP) Reimbursement up to $2000 per calendar year for eligible education expenses.
EMPLOYEE FITNESS AND WELLNESS CENTER The Employee Fitness and Wellness Center opened in October 2021 at the County Courthouse.
The cost is $5 per employee per month.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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