CPRS Job Listing

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of Community Services Department.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommends within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of department budgets.
• Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends to the Director.
• Participates in the selection, motivation and evaluation of assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees on performance issues in coordination with Human Resources; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Participates in initiating and coordinating policy and procedure development for the Community Services Department.
• Supervises all facility use elements for the department, oversees general operation and maintenance of facilities and related equipment, and works with community youth athletic groups on facilities and programming.
• Develops and reviews staff reports related to assigned recreation services programs and operations activities; presents reports to various commissions, committees, and boards.
• Develops, maintains, and reviews staff, financial, and statistical reports related to grants, program participation and cost recovery analysis, staff performance, expenditures, and revenues.
• Conducts a variety of operational studies; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances applicable to public facilities.
• Provides advisory support and acts as a liaison to City departments, commissions, citizen committees, community partners, and volunteers to facilitate the delivery of recreation, cultural, and natural resource programs and services; builds partnerships and coalitions.
• Works with community groups and residents in the development and coordination of programs, facilities, use agreements, and leases.
• Oversees the scheduling and operations of City facilities, which may include: Callinan Sports & Fitness Center, senior center, community pools, community centers and other Community Services' facilities.
• Administers a variety of service contracts, rental and use agreements.
• Directs and manages marketing strategies and promotional plans for City-wide recreation services programs and facility use; manages the development of public relations materials.
• Develops, monitors, and reviews fundraising activities and revenue generating programs of the department; develops strategies, programs, and methods for recognizing donors and monitoring funds.
• Conducts a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
• Ensures positive public relations between staff and the community.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of recreation services; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to City needs.
• Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
• Establishes and updates emergency operations manual and care and shelter logistics.
• Assists the Community Services Director with special projects, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

In performing the duties described above, the incumbent is expected to:

• Provide outstanding and friendly customer service.
• Create and maintain a respectful and collaborative working environment.
• Communicate honestly and behave in a manner that is ethical, legal and fiscally responsible.
• Demonstrate care for the organization, customers, and coworkers.
• Perform work of the highest quality possible.
• Practice and encourage initiative and innovation to improve the workplace.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
 
Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in recreation administration, public or business administration, or a related field and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in public recreation program management planning and development, including at least two (2) years at a supervisory level.
 
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and satisfactory driving record.
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) through the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, and project management.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Principles and practices of recreation and community service program development and administration, including program implementation, review, and evaluation, budgeting, purchasing, and personnel management.
• Procedures for planning, implementing, and maintaining a variety of recreation and leisure activities and programs through community participation.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to the execution of programs, events, and services for the Community Services Department , including accessibility requirements under the ADA.
• Recreational, cultural, age-specific, and social needs of the Rohnert Park community, including seniors, youths, adults, and teens.
• Principles and practices of contract administration and evaluation.
• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs and operational needs of the Community Services Department.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• Modern office practices, methods, computer equipment and computer applications.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.

ABILITY TO:

• Recommend and implement goals, objectives, and practices for providing effective and efficient services to the Rohnert Park community.
• Plan, organize, assign, review, and evaluate the work of staff; train staff in work procedures.
• Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
• Develop, plan, coordinate, and implement a variety of recreational programs and facilities suited to the needs of the Rohnert Park community.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Effectively represent Community Services and the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
• Negotiate and administer contracts.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Additional Information:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, to inspect City recreation sites, to operate a motor vehicle, and to visit various City recreational facilities and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone.  This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required.  Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.  Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information.  Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
 
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances.  Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

TO APPLY
To be considered for this opportunity, please visit "Job Opportunities" at www.rpcity.org for an online application and the required supplemental questionnaire. Work history must include all employment for the last ten years. All applications will be screened for completeness and possession of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to proceed in the recruitment process.

PLEASE NOTE
You may submit a resume or other relevant documents to further describe your qualifications; however, "See Resume" will NOT meet the requirements to submit a complete application, including employment history, or be accepted in lieu of responses to supplemental questions.

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