Salary: $59,065.96 - $94,270.74 Annually
Location : Oakland Park, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1412212
Department: Parks Ops Spec Populations
Opening Date: 04/30/2024
Closing Date: 5/10/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Program/Project Coordinator (Special Populations) at Parks Administration Offices. The Program Project Coordinator (Special Populations) manages and coordinates all aspects of the Division's Special Populations Section providing recreation and leisure programs and services for individuals, of all ages, with disabilities and veterans with and without disabilities.
The ideal candidate will have over 4 years experience in coordinating and implementing all aspects of a therapeutic recreation programs or recreation programs for special populations in a community or clinical setting as well as 1 years managing and overseeing a municipal or county recreation department's ADA compliance program.
Program Project Coordinator, Senior (Special Populations) Duties:

• Plans, develops, authorizes, implements, supervises, and evaluates Special Populations programs, projects and services
• Determines acceptable level of programming based on available resources
• Approves program development and implementation of same for Special Populations Section
• Develops and approves goals and objectives for Special Populations Section
• Develops collaborations and partnerships with internal and external customers
• Develops and implements policies, procedures and guidelines for Special Populations programs and services
• Plans, directs, and supervises the activities of staff
• Conducts staff performance appraisals
• Prepares correspondence, memorandums, summaries, and conducts research and data collection
• Facilitates inclusion in Division-wide programs and events
• Conducts special research related to special populations and the ADA, analyzes data, and makes recommendations based on research
• Advises Division how to handle programmatic and service related ADA issues / concerns
• Advises and assists Director, and first line staff, on operational and technical matters related to Special Populations and the ADA
• Directs, supervises, and trains special populations program staff and volunteers, develops and implement training programs to assist Division staff in meeting the needs of special populations, utilizing specialty equipment for accessibility, and applicable accessibility guidelines
• Develops design criteria and equipment standards, for accessibility, based on federal and state guidelines
• Promotes Division programs and Special Populations programs/events/services and advocates for special populations

Please visit our site for some examples of ongoing programs and events we currently have:
General Description
Manages and coordinates, with considerable independence, all activities of a particular program/project within a section or agency.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, public administration or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires two (2) years experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs or business operations appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E driver's license based on area of assignment.
Preferences

• Master's degree or higher with major course work in therapeutic recreation, recreation, adaptive physical education, physical education, special education or closely related field
• Current certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) through the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification
• Specialty certification related to Special Populations in the area(s) of: recreation, physical education, health, sports, exercise, music, or closely related
• Current certification as a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) through the National Recreation and Park Association
• 4 years managing, supervising, coordinating, and implementing all aspects of a therapeutic recreation program or recreation program for special populations in a community or clinical setting
• 1 years managing and overseeing a municipal or county recreation department's ADA compliance program
• Ability to travel throughout Broward County
• Ability to speak foreign language (Spanish, French/Creole, Sign Language)

Additional Information: All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check which includes post-offer physical examination, clearing of DCF's Affidavit of Good Moral Character (). Ability to maintain authorization to operate a county vehicle/equipment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Coordinates and manages all aspects of a large program or project within an agency.
Plans, develops, authorizes, implements, supervises and evaluates programs/projects, activities and services; facilitates inclusion, prepares reports, and analyzes and interprets data.
Develops policies, procedures and guidelines related to programs/projects and services.
Promotes and assesses agency programs and services; cooperatively plans and implements programs and community-wide special events.
Implements funding opportunities, including advertising and marketing, and researches potential grant opportunities; develops grant proposals to secure funding from federal, state, local, and/or private sources; oversees the coordination, preparation, and submission of grants to ensure compliance with established Broward County policies and procedures; manages and tracks grant budgets.
Develops personnel cap based on recommended budget for approval by the Board; implements all position additions, deletions, changes, reorganizations and transfers approved in the adopted budget.
Reviews position changes and transfers requested by other County agencies prior to implementing change to ensure compliance with adopted personnel cap; incorporates changes to the cap approved by the Board throughout the year.
May perform quality control checks on operating and budget documents to ensure accuracy, creates and modifies PowerPoint presentations for agency communication, creates core budget development support documents.
Monitors and supervises maintenance of project records and documentation.
Acts as administrative liaison among various County operational and administrative functions related to assigned programs and projects.
Conducts special studies in conjunction with a project, analyzes data, and makes recommendations based upon studies.
Creates and maintains performance/production reports (spreadsheets). This includes monthly productivity reports which provide monthly statistics for transactions processed and revenue generated.
Communicates key procedural changes to staff and management.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
SPECIAL INFORMATION

Competencies

• Decision Quality

Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Consistently demonstrates strong judgment; may be sought out by others for expertise and guidance. Takes smart, independent action in urgent and non-routine situations, knows when to escalate for others' involvement.

• Plans and Aligns

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.

• Optimizes Work Processes

Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.

• Communicates Effectively

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.

• Situational Adaptability

Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus : Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust : Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences : Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20 benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.
01

How much experience do you possess managing, supervising, coordinating, and implementing all aspects of a therapeutic recreation program or recreation program for special populations in a community or clinical setting?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 to 3 years
• 4 to 5 years
• 6 or more years

02

What is your highest level of education?

• High School
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

03

What area of study is your degree in?
04

Do you have any certifications or memberships in any related Parks and Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation, or Special Populations organizations? If yes, please list the organizations here. These certifications must be current and verifiable.
05

Can you speak, read or write any languages, other than English? If so, please describe.
06

Will you possess a valid Florida Driver's License at time of appointment? (Note: this does not include a "Learner's Permit")

• Yes
• No

07

This position will require travel throughout Broward County. Are you able to report to any location and travel to and from various locations within the County for your scheduled work hours?

• Yes
• No

08

Describe your experience planning, implementing and supervising therapeutic recreation programs or recreation programs for people with disabilities.
09

Please describe your experience managing and overseeing a municipal or county recreation department's ADA compliance program. Ensure to include the employer and number of years of experience you possess.
Required Question