Deputy Director (Business Operations)

Full-time position available with the Parks & Recreation Department, Administration Division located at 4600 E. 63rd St.
Salary Range: $9,117-$19,167/Month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: November 18, 2024


Responsibilities

• Assists the Director in the planning and overall management of the department.
• Works under the direction of the Director and the Board of Parks & Recreation Commissioners in managing a parks system of 11,300 acres of parkland, 221 Parks, 5 golf courses, 10 Community Centers, 110 miles of boulevards and parkways.
• Oversees an annual operating budget of approximately $66 million and a capital budget of over $12 million.
• Assists in the management of the Planning & Design Division and Financial Services/Budget Division.
• Serves as department coordinator for PIAC, attending PIAC meetings and monitoring PIAC projects.
• Works with Financial Manager to maintain open and productive communication with city's Budget Office.
• Oversees department's contract management.
• Acts as a liaison with the administration of all city departments and with applicable community groups.
• Manages the department's GO Bond budgeting and planning.
• Leads the department's budget and capital budget creation.
• Performs presentations to the public and city leadership as required.
• Develops, communicates, monitors policies, procedures, and standards for the Department and recommends improvements when necessary.
• Plans and implements short and long range goals, objectives, organizational structure for the overall direction of the Parks & Recreation Department.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of public parks, facilities, and services.
• During the absence of the Director, will have to assume duties, such as presentations to City Council and Board of Parks & Recreation Commissioners.
• Exercises resourcefulness in solving problems and assuming responsibility for direction of projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Preference given for an accredited Bachelor's Degree in Parks & Recreation, Public Administration, or related field, and 7 years of senior executive management experience in an urban setting; financial management and conceptual abilities involving budgeting, financial forecasting, cost-benefit analysis and capital improvement programming; broad knowledge of park maintenance, operations, infrastructure issues and concerns; first-hand experience with developing strategic plans, long-term capital improvement plans, and related funding mechanisms.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

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