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Manages and administers use of the Department’s recreation services software systems.

Representative Duties:

Assists in coordinating modifications and operation of recreation software systems with the Information Systems Department and software vendors.

Trains and assists assigned staff and the public in use of recreation software applications.

Maintains and modifies data, performs data analysis and runs reports.

Performs complex analytical studies and plans, implements and coordinates projects.

Researches information, conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses and assists in the administration of recreation software maintenance contracts and agreements, as assigned.

Makes presentations to Boards, Commissions, neighborhood and business groups.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge of:

Principles of public administration, and community and recreation services.

Recreation and class registration software systems.

Quantitative and management analysis techniques.

Report writing.

Principles of program planning, monitoring, implementation and evaluation.

Budget preparation and administration.

Effective customer service techniques.

Ability to:

Use the Microsoft Office and recreation software systems, including Safari, in a Microsoft Windows operating system.

Understand user needs, questions and problems and translate into software solutions.

Read and comprehend technical information.

Document technical information and operational procedures in writing.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with the public and City employees.

Analyze and make recommendations regarding community services programs.

Complete assignments in an accurate and timely manner.

Ability to configure automated systems to satisfy departmental business practices.

Prepare and present effective presentations.

Analyze and solve administrative problems.

Develop, implement, administer and evaluate projects and programs.

Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with City employees and the general public.

Provide effective customer service.

Skill In:

Working with personal computers and applicable software applications.

Managing the use of recreation software systems, including Safari.

Training system users in recreation software systems.

Analyzing data.

Education, Training and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field. Three years of recent, paid work experience which has included performing research, analysis, and software management. Experience administering a recreation software system is desirable. Experience training users on various software applications is also desirable.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a valid class C driver license.

Applicants must submit a completed on-line City Application along with any required supplemental application materials with the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline. 

https://www.santamonica.gov/departments/human-resources

If you do not submit your on-line application by the filing deadline, you will not be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process.
 
If you would like for your education to be considered, you must attach a copy of your college level transcripts or diploma to your online application. Applicants who indicate receipt of college level coursework or degree from a foreign institution must provide United States credential equivalency verification along with a copy of your college diploma/transcripts. All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department no later than the filing deadline. Failure to do so may result in your application being evaluated without the education being considered.