Description

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature and not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The specific tasks/duties may vary based on position assignment and as determined by the Town of Queen Creek.

• Directly supervise the Parks Superintendent and oversee the Grounds Division
• Directly supervise the Senior Recreation Coordinator and oversee the Park Ranger Division
• Take the lead on current trail projects and future trail planning
• Create and finalize park amenity inventory and maintenance management plans
• Support staff in Cartegraph to ensure effective results (and efficient operations)
• Co-lead the process toward department accreditation
• Provide detailed data to support department reporting and performance management

• This recruitment closes June 9, 2024
• First round of interviews are scheduled to take place the week of June 17
• Second round of interviews for finalists are scheduled to take place the week of June 24
• Anticipated start date is the week of July 22 for the successful candidate

Examples of Duties

• Manages, directs and evaluates assigned division staff; processes employee concerns and problems; counsels, disciplines, and completes employee performance appraisals; conducts interviews and makes hiring recommendations.
• Manages, identifies, communicates and carries out the objectives of the division.
• Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise; coordinates or conducts staff training activities.
• Participates in the accomplishment of organizational, departmental and divisional long-range goals and objectives; assists in evaluation efficiency and effectiveness of program operations, procedures, and use of resources; recommends and/or implements improvements to policies and procedures as needed.
• Implements the division master plan; maintains and updates plan.
• Manages the parks and trails programs, including planning, construction, opening and operations.
• Assists in preparation of division budget; prepares cost estimates; monitors contract expenditures and revenues for services; and may review and propose fee structures for services.
• Administers applicable contracts; negotiates and recommends contract terms; evaluates performance; ensures compliance to contract agreements; reviews and analyzes annual a variety of data and information in assigned area of responsibility.
• Audits a variety of division documents and information.
• Resolves a variety of customer complaints.
• Prepares, reviews, approves, completes, processes, or retains various forms, reports, correspondence, time sheets, personnel action forms, performance evaluations, invoices, budget reports, financial records, contracts, codes, ordinance, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation.
• Represents the Town and serves participates in a variety of local and regional committees and/or advisory boards.
• Develops short- and long-term plans, goals, objectives and projections to forecast needs in assigned area of responsibility.
• Attends meetings, serve on committees, and make presentations as needed; prepares Council Action reports as needed.
• Prepares and presents oral and written reports to applicable stakeholders.
• Recruits event producers, procures sponsorships, and develops partnerships to enhance Town events.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Driver’s License;
• Maintain all certifications/licenses required at job entry.

• Methods and techniques involved in researching, planning, organizing, implementing, programming, supervising, and evaluating a variety of recreation programs and activities;
• Project management principles and practices;
• Customer services principles;
• Applicable program management theories, principles and practices;
• Budgeting principles;
• Program needs assessments methodologies and practices;
• Contract administration principles and practices;
• Program auditing principles and practices;
• Applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations;
• Standard office equipment including the computer and programs relevant to the performance of applicable duties and responsibilities.

• Managing, identifying, communicating and carrying out the objectives of the division;
• Providing customer service;
• Planning, organizing and implementing recreational programming;
• Developing, implementing and evaluation community recreational programming;
• Administering contracts;
• Using computers and related software applications;
• Auditing program data and information;
• Conducting program needs assessments;
• Monitoring and tracking program/division budgets;
• Preparing technical reports;
• Monitoring and tracking inventory;
• Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules and regulations.
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and other interested parties sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

The following is a list of employment benefits offered by the Town of Queen Creek to full-time employees. The list is for informational purposes only. It does not create or connote any contractual rights or obligations. Additional details will be provided upon hire and are available in the Town of Queen Creek Employee Handbook.
Major Benefits for Full-Time Employees
(Employees choose the benefits that best meet their needs.)

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pre-tax unreimbursed medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Arizona State Retirement System membership
• Short-term and Long-term disability insurance for the employee
• Town-paid basic life insurance
• Optional employee-paid employee and dependent supplemental life insurance
• Commuter life insurance for business travel and travel to and from work
• Deferred compensation plan (457) with employer match
• Retirement Health Savings Account
• Optional enrollment in Identity Protection Program
• Paid holidays, plus one floating holiday annually
• Vacation leave hours annually
• Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Optional income replacement insurance
• Worker's compensation insurance
• Employee assistance program; offers confidential individual/family, marriage, legal and financial counseling
• Training opportunities and continuing education opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for pre-approved programs
• Direct deposit of paychecks
• Wellness Programs with incentives