Assistant Director, Parks & Recreation
Assistant Director, Parks & Recreation
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The Position
The City of Oakland is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity inclusion and equity. Oakland has a long history of activism around issues of justice and equity. Both oppression and this resistance to oppression have shaped the citys historical roots and the lives of its residents to this day. As public servants to one of the most diverse cities in the nation we strive to develop employees who understand the harm and impacts of systemic inequity to create lastingmeaningful outcomes for everyone. Oakland strives to establish an environment that embraces the richness of culture community and individualism of employees.
Why join the City of Oakland Parks Recreation & Youth Development Department
With an emphasis on Oaklands youth OPRYD believes that parks change lives by empowering communities to play connect explore and engage. By providing open spaces recreational activities and equitable services we strive to develop resilient children and robust communities. Through intentional partnerships we can build safer stronger and more engaged neighborhoods.
We achieve this mission through intentional engagement and by removing the barriers that prohibit equitable opportunities for all. OPRYD believes that communities thrive when they play with a purpose. Our purpose is to Expose Enlighten Empower and Encourage Educational Excellence through recreational experiences. Come and join our vibrant energetic team!
The Assistant Director will assist the Director of Parks and Recreation in planning managing and directing the overall day-to-day operations and administrative functions of the department including recreation youth development and administrative services; participates in the development and administration of the departmental budget; and supervises assigned management staff.
We are looking for someone who is:- A strong leader with excellent organizational skills.
- Deeply understanding of recreational programming and facility management.
- Able to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Committed to community engagement.
- Proficient at strategic planning.
- Program Development: Overseeing the planning and implementation of diverse recreational programs catering to the communitys needs and interests.
- Facility Management: Ensuring proper maintenance and utilization of parks and recreation facilities.
- Contract & Grant Management: Overseeing third-party contracts for operation of City property; application and administration of program and/or capital grants.
- Community Engagement: Fostering positive relationships with the community through outreach events and programs promoting participation and inclusivity including acting as liaison to the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission.
- Budget Oversight: Managing and allocating budget resources effectively to support various programs maintenance and improvements.
- Strategic Planning: Contributing to the development and execution of long-term plans for parks and recreation services aligning with community needs.
- Event Coordination: Overseeing events within parks promoting community engagement and fostering a sense of belonging including supporting the Park Steward program to meet community needs.
Assistant Director Parks & Recreation
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Working for the City of Oakland
A few reasons you might love this job:- You will have an impact on the community by contributing to the well-being and happiness of a diverse community through recreation and youth development initiatives.
- You will play a role in shaping the positive development of young individuals through educational and recreational activities; serving those in need.
- You will have the opportunity to bring creative and innovative ideas to life making recreational programs more engaging and impactful.
- You will contribute to equity initiatives as Oakland is a diverse City with a very strong equity mission.
- Budget constraints mean you will need to navigate and optimize programs within budget limitations considering the financial constraints that may impact resource allocation.
- Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
- Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information propositions and claims
- Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge analyzing problems and calculating risks
- Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
- Innovative Problem Solving:Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
- Leading Cross-Functional Collaboration:Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across departments divisions and teams
- Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
- Listening:Fully comprehending spoken communication
- Oral Communication: Engaging effectively in dialogue
- Organizational Systems Thinking: Comprehending the organization as a system of integrated and interdependent functions
Minimum Requirements for Application
The following qualifications are guidelines as the appointing authority has broad discretion in filling positions in this classification.
Education:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in public administration recreation and leisure services or related field. A Masters degree in public administration is highly desirable.
Experience:
Three years of supervisory management experience in parks recreation and cultural arts administration or a closely related field.- License or Certificate / Other Requirements
- Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Drivers License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.
Supplemental Information
The Recruitment Process:
This is an at-will position exempt from the provisions of the City of Oakland Civil Service Rules (per Charter Section 902f). All applications received will be forwarded to the Oakland Parks Recreation & Youth Developmentfor further consideration.Meeting the minimum qualification requirements may not result in further consideration only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.Whats in it for you
- 15 paid holidays
- Vacation:2 weeks per year minimum with the ability to accrue more depending on public sector years of service
- Retirement:CalPERS (California Public Employees Retirement System) with a pension formula of 2.5% @ 55 (for Classic CalPERS members) and 2% @ 62 for new CalPERS members. Classic Employees contribute 8% of pre-tax wages. The City of Oakland does not participate in Social Security
- Health:The City of Oakland pays the full cost of employee and eligible dependent coverage at the Kaiser rate. Other plans include Anthem Blue Shield United Health Care and other HMO and PPO plans
- Dental:Delta Dental full premium for employees and eligible dependents
- Vision:VSP full premium for employees and eligible dependents
- Sick leave:Employees accrue 12 days per year
- Deferred Compensation:457(b) pre-tax plan and an after-tax ROTH 401(k)plan
- Other benefits include a Flexible Spending Account Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Employee Training & Telecommuting.
Please note: Salary is negotiable within the defined range depending on qualifications.
Applicants are required to submit criminal history information upon request after receiving a conditional offer of employment. If the requested information is not furnished in a timely manner applicants will not qualify for further consideration and will be removed from the eligible list.
Disaster Service Workers
All employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.How to Apply
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least two to three hours to submit your application if you are a new user on the system.
APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY.You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at:
If you do not have access to a computer there are computer stations available at any City of Oakland Public Library. There are also workstations at the Human Resources Management Department 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza 2nd Floor Oakland CA 94612. Workstations are available during regular business hours (normally 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).
Our online application system is provided by GovernmentJobs. If you have problems while applying online please contact GovernmentJobs Live Applicant Support at between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time Monday - Friday. You may also call the City of Oakland Human Resources Management Department during regular business hours at for information; however we are unable to provide technical support for the online application system. For recruitment-specific questions please contact Denise Aaron at .
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
