CPRS Job Listing

Under general direction of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Director, plans and manages the development, operation and evaluation of assigned area(s) of responsibility within the department. Provides professional staff assistance to the department director. Responsible for grant management and program oversite for assigned areas of responsibility. May provide direct and indirect supervision over program staff, volunteers, and interns.

Education and/or Experience
Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in recreation administration, business administration, public administration, emergency management, or related field. 

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities for this current vacancy in Parks, Recreation and Community Services would be:

• Two or more years full-time experience in parks, recreation and community services, or related field; 
• Experience in the development of programs, employee recruitment, retention and oversite; and,
• Experience with budget and grant management, program and policy development.

License/Certificate
All licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of employment.

• A valid appropriate California driver’s license may be required.
• Maintain a satisfactory driving record.

Required Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
The following are a representative sample of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential duties of the position:
Knowledge of:

• Project and program management methodologies and organizational management. Principles and practices of effective people management.
• Organizational, financial, and operational analysis.
• Public social service programs within the community
• Basic mediation techniques.
• Public relations practices and techniques.
• Principles of business letter writing and report preparation.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Promote neighborhood and outreach activities.
• Training techniques.
• A variety of technological tools, including computers and computer programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), office equipment, cell phones, handheld radios, etc.
• Basic record keeping principles and procedures.
• Clear and concise oral and written communication.
• Principals of planning, developing, and organizing public services.
• Methods and techniques in disaster preparedness training, project management, and strategic planning.
• Volunteer administration principles and practices, including recruitment, retention, recognition, supervision and risk management.

 Skill/Ability to:

• Exercise independent judgment and initiative in organizing and prioritizing work schedule.
• Organize, implement, supervise and evaluate a variety of programs and activities.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with staff, stakeholders, and partners; facilitate internal and external teams; and work closely with internal and external leadership regarding project development and implementation.
• Read and synthesize information from reports and federal guidance and apply at a local level.
• Track and organize multiple elements of a time sensitive project with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Prepare and deliver logical summaries and conclusions related to organizational, planning, budgeting, and other advice.
• Develop plans, policies, procedures, planning tools, presentations, and reports.
• Make oral presentations to a variety of groups, including the general public, schools, community, elected officials, City departments, and employee groups.
• Direct the work of others in order to achieve project deliverables in a limited timeframe.
• Work collaboratively with a team, working under deadlines.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Perform assigned duties with speed and accuracy.
• Learn new computer programs.
• Work a flexible schedule.
• Maintain confidential data and information.
• Position requires comprehensive computer skills, analytical and organizational skills.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: 

APPLY BY NOVEMBER 7, 2024, AT 11:59 PM PST

TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATE: NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Applications must be submitted online through GovernmentJobs.com

Click Here: City of Carpinteria Employment Opportunities

Materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Incomplete, late, emailed, and faxed applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required employment application.
 

Please be sure to review the complete job description:

Click Here: Program Manager Job Description

Certificates, resumes, and/or cover letters must be uploaded with your application through this applicant tracking system.  Statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list, or discharge from employment. 

All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and assessed for each applicant's ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications. Those candidates whose skills and abilities best meet the needs of the department will be invited to move to the next step in the recruitment process.