This is advanced administrative and supervisory work in the management of a large recreational service area and assisting the Regional Manager in the administration of the regions facilities.

Employees in this class have countywide responsibility in planning, administering and directing a large and/or highly complex service area to include activities of revenue-producing and/or community recreational facilities. Emphasis of the work is on the application of advanced management principles and techniques in the administration of complex revenue-producing operations. Responsibilities include the continuous review of methods and procedures and the analysis of operational problems to provide improvement and increase efficiency and effectiveness of service to the public. Work may also involve the implementation and review of Departmental policies & procedures.

Supervision is exercised over subordinate facility managers and support personnel by means of field inspections, reviews of performance, activity reports and financial statements as well as by personal conferences to ascertain the successful accomplishment of facility, divisional and departmental objectives. General supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work by analyses of the attainment of divisional and departmental objectives and the quality of service to the public.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Assists the Regional Manager in directing the activities of the Region in its entirety.

Recommends and participates in the development and implementation of departmental policy & procedures.

Exercises direct oversight over a metropolitan or district park and single community or neighborhood parks consisting of facilities and functions including picnic areas and shelters, boat launching ramp, parking lots, beach and beach promenades, marina, charter fishing boats, restaurant, boat rentals, fishing pier, concession stands and tennis courts; may also supervise Marina and/or related public service activities.

Manages and supervises facilities and functions, which may include tennis centers, stadiums, marinas, dry storage areas for boats, boat ramps, parking lots, charter fishing boats, softball fields, championship golf courses, beaches, picnic areas, concession stands, nature centers, botanical gardens, equestrian centers and recreational programs.

Oversees cash handling and accounting for all revenues generated by the various park operations; manages expenditures for goods, services and equipment.

Plans, organizes and establishes schedules for facilities and grounds operations and maintenance.

Monitors leased operations at park facilities and enforce provisions of lease agreements.

Maintains effective working relationships with members of the public, civic organizations and various private associations.

Plans and promotes special events designed to encourage public attendance and utilization of park facilities.

Develops policy for efficient operation of facilities; recommends and develops new programs and methods to improve effectiveness.

Makes weighted recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; reviews performance reports prepared by subordinates and rates employee performance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of public parks and recreation administration.

Thorough knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Thorough knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Thorough knowledge of the goals and objectives of a comprehensive county park and recreation operation.

Considerable knowledge of the principles of business and public administration.

Considerable knowledge of budget preparation and monitoring procedures including revenue and expenditure forecasting, accounting principles and fiscal control methods.

Considerable knowledge of County purchasing practices and procedure.

Ability to supervise and delegate through subordinate levels of supervisors, the work of a large staff of geographically dispersed park and recreation managers, technical, maintenance and other employees in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to ensure that all park operating revenues are collected and accounted for in accordance with established procedures.

Ability to coordinate operational, recreational, security and maintenance activities at a wide variety of geographically dispersed recreational facilities.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors, members of the public and officials of various public and private organizations.

Ability to devise and present effective recommendations concerning the development and use of park and recreation facilities.

Ability to enforce provisions of lease agreements between lease operators and the Park & Recreation Department.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in interpreting and applying departmental policies, procedures and regulations.