This is advanced responsible intragovernmental administrative work for the Park and Recreation Department.

An employee in this class is primarily responsible for coordinating departmental agenda processes and preparing agenda items for consideration by the Board of County Commissioners. Responsibilities include preparing agenda items for the review and action of the Park and Recreation and Arts Committee, serving in a liaison capacity to the staff and members of the Board of County Commissioners, coordinating work with the County Manager's Office concerning agenda items and other departmental projects, and representing the department at all meetings of the Board of County Commissioners. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment in the effective management of departmental agenda processes and in dealing with a variety of elected and appointed County officials. Supervision is exercised over professional and clerical employees with assigned responsibilities in various phases of intragovernmental affairs activities. General supervision is received from an administrative superior who holds the incumbent responsible for the professional management of departmental intragovernmental affairs.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Conducts research and prepares all Park and Recreation agenda items for review and action by the Board of County Commissioners; assures that all agenda items are properly written and in accordance with established guidelines.

Serves in a liaison capacity to the staff and members of the Board of County Commissioners and the County Manager's Office concerning agenda items and other departmental projects.

Supervises subordinate professional and clerical employees assisting in various aspects of intragovernmental administration.

Represents the Park and Recreation Department at all meetings of the Board of County Commissioners.

Conducts research and prepares all agenda items for review and action by the Park and Recreation and Arts Committee at regular monthly meetings.

Researches and prepares responses to inquiries from the Board of County Commissioners and the County Manager's Office concerning departmental projects, citizen complaints and other issues.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the principles of management and public administration.

Thorough knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Thorough knowledge of executive protocol and the proper order of etiquette in dealing with appointed and elected public officials.

Thorough knowledge of agenda items which are submitted to the Board of County Commissioners and Commission Committees.

Considerable knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the preparation of agenda items for the Board of County Commissioners.

Considerable knowledge of required formats for agenda items.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with a variety of elected and appointed public officials.

Ability to review and prepare agenda items in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Ability to represent the department before various conferences, meetings and committees.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing, with groups and individuals.

Ability to coordinate processes for the submittal of departmental agenda items to the Board of County Commissioners and Commission Committee.

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