What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks and Recreation Director position at City of West Linn?
Join the City of West Linn as our next Parks and Recreation Director!
Responsibilities
Under general direction from City Manager, plans, organizes and directs the Parks and Recreation Department. Oversees the delivery of parks and natural areas, recreational facilities, and a diversified community recreation and senior services program through short- and long-range planning, development and use of appropriate facilities, evaluation of services and programs, and trained personnel. Supervises staff in recreation program, park maintenance, facilities, and senior services; establishes programs, policies and procedures; develops and administers Parks and Recreation budget.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Ornamental Horticulture, Park and Recreation Management, Public Administration or related field; seven (7) years of related work experience, including five (5) years in a supervisory capacity. Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the necessary knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
- Ability to work and communicate with local organizations, city officials, boards and commissions, staff, agencies and the general public.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Visionary leadership in parks, recreation, or related public services.
- Strong team development and organizational leadership skills
- Experience with parks planning, recreating programming, and public engagement
- Strategic thinking an the ability to balance operational excellence with long-term planning
- A passion for creating inclusive, welcoming community spaces
$120,972.80 - $165,110.40 Annual Salary
RETIREMENT/PENSION (Defined Benefit Program) – the City is enrolled in Oregon PERS and pays both the employer and employee contributions.
ADDITIONAL RETIREMENT BENEFIT – in addition to the employee’s regular compensation, the City pays four (4) percent of the employee’s earned salary. At the employee’s election, they may use this additional compensation to participate in a deferred compensation program offered by the City.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION – 90% City paid.
ALTERNATE WORK SCHEDULE - City Hall operates on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
HOLIDAYS – 11 paid holidays per year.
VACATION LEAVE – 135 to 224 hours of paid vacation leave per year based on years of service.
MANAGEMENT LEAVE – 40 hours of paid management leave per year.
OTHER BENEFITS include Life, AD&D, LTD Insurance, HRA-Veba, Educational Assistance
Salary : $120,973 - $165,110