DEPUTY DIRECTOR (EXE LEV)

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR (EXE LEV)

Salary

$103,000.00 - $150,000.00 Annually

Location

Houston

Job Type

Executive Level

Job Number

33542

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Recreation & Wellness

Opening Date

03/04/2024

• Description

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Deputy Director of Community Center/Recreation and Wellness Divisions– Parks & Recreation (Exe Lev)

Applications accepted from: ALL

Division: Recreation and Wellness

Reporting Location: 2999 S. Wayside *

Workdays & Hours: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday*

• Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking a Deputy Director to manage/oversee the Community Center Operations/Recreation and Wellness Division.

The Potential Candidate will:

• Responsible for the operation of sixty (60) Community Centers, and the Recreation programs which includes youth, teen, adult, senior adult population.

• Oversees the Recreation and Wellness Division which includes, 37 Aquatic Centers, Summer Food and Afterschool Programs, Adaptive Recreation, Permit and Reservations Office, Adult Sports, North Wayside Sports Complex, Youth Soccer, Memorial Fitness Center and Tennis Center Operations.

• Responsible for over an $18m budget for Community Centers/Recreation and Wellness divisions.

• Develops the budgets, seeks/facilitates access to external resources, monitors expenditures and stays within the approved budgets.

• Manages the compilations of divisional reports. Serves as a liaison to citizens, visitors, and representatives of governmental agencies, vendors, and professional contracts.

• Responsible for overseeing the Mayor’s After-School Achievement Program (ASAP) which is designed to expand after-school and extended summer learning opportunities for Houston youth and support the needs of working families.

• Supervises and manages personnel within the division, oversees hiring, disciplinary actions, training and development for the divisions.

• Ensures the divisions are following policy and administrative procedures.

• Partners internally and externally to develop networks, alliances, and collaborations across boundaries to build strategic relationships.

• Sets, monitors, and achieves key performance indicators and short term and long-term goals and objectives.

• Leads special initiatives and projects as assigned by the Director.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., an essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Ten years of professional experience in business administration, management or a closely related field are required, with at least four of those years in a managerial capacity.

A Master's degree may be substituted for two years of experience.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Texas Driver’s License

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:

• At least 10 years proven experience as a leader in the delivery of programs and services especially in the public sector.

• Prior experience managing and leading executive level managers.

• Aligns staff with the vision-foster an environment of trust and active learning, reinforcing positive performance.

• Possesses a drive for continued improvement, the ability to elevate the expectations of others and mobilize new leaders.

• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and/or projects by using appropriate business methodologies and tools.

• Goal and performance driven while using effective management skills to motivate, coach, guide and hold staff accountable in a positive environment.

• Exceptional written communication skills with the ability to create clear, concise, well-organized, well-written reports, proposals, studies, and other written documents, with advanced knowledge of the rules of grammar, spelling, usage, punctuation, etc. and superior attention to detail.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION / SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION No

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE: 34

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call (832/393-6027).

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832/393-6027). (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.

Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Flexible schedules

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you a current employee of the Houston Parks and Recreation Department Recreation and Wellness or Community Center Operations Divisions?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma / GED

• Associate Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree or higher

• None of the Above

  04

  How many years of experience do you possess in Managing Departmental or Division operations for an organization?

• Less than 5 years

• 5 years to less than 7 years

• 7 years to less than 9 years

• 9 or more years

  05

  Which best describes your years of experience that relate to the duties of this position?

• I have no experience that directly relates to the duties of this position.

• I have less than 8 years of related experience

• 8 or more but less than 10 years of related experience

• 10 or more but less than 12 years of related experience

• 12 or more but less than 14 years of related experience

• 14 or more years of related experience

  06

  Please describe your related experience. If none use N/A.

  07

  Which best describes your years of experience in a managerial capacity?

• I have no managerial experience

• I have less than 4 years of managerial experience

• I have 4 or more years of managerial experience

  08

  Describe your experience managing programs in Recreation and Wellness and Community Center Operations. If none use N/A. (See resume is not an acceptable answer.)

  09

  Which best describes your years of experience in an executive level management capacity?

• I have no executive level management experience

• I have less than 8 years of executive level management experience

• I have 8 or more years of executive level management experience

  10

  Do you have a valid/current Texas driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question