Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department is searching for an energetic and motivated individual for an opening as Assistant Director of Park Operations. The primary purpose of this position is to manage and perform numerous duties associated with the operation of the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation Department. The position is responsible for the maintenance, daily operations, construction of facilities, and contractual work at all county parks. There is a wide variety of administrative duties that are encompassed in this position including: training, and supervision of staff; administering all aspects of contracted work; compiling and administering the parks sections budget, supervising daily operations; coordinating interdepartmental work, planning and implementing park development; administering computer technology within the department: and all other aspects of park operations.

This position also supervises recreation programs, events that may be happening at park locations and assist the parks and recreation director in a wide variety of related functions.

A successful candidate should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Considerable knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of public parks and recreation.

Considerable knowledge of methods and practices utilized in developing, planning and promoting public parks.

Ability to coordinate the work of various construction crews involved in building or renovating park or park facilities.

Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with representatives of other agencies.

Ability to prepare cost estimates and specifications for park projects.

Ability to coordinate supplies and equipment with needs at various locations.

Ability to communicate ideas effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

Graduation from a two-year college with a degree in parks and recreation or related field and five years of progressive experience in park and recreation.

Must have a valid N.C. driver's license.

A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Will maintain all records and reports on park operations.

establish policies and procedures for park staff and assure their compliance.

Maintain inventories of all materials, equipment, and supplies.

Respond to all public complaints and request,

Attend meetings and training as related to the department; coordinate activities associated with department functions.

Compile, supervise and implement park operations budget including monitoring of expenditures, revenues, and transactions.

Purchases and responsible for all equipment needs within the county parks.

Supervision of recreational activities that may be occurring in the parks.

Supervision of all daily park operations including overseeing all operational procedures, rules and guidelines associated with daily functions.

Oversee supervision, training, and evaluating of all staff in the park operations division and deal with all personnel related issues.

Work with planning, designing, and supervision of construction projects that take place in the parks. This involves all aspects of construction from specification writing to project administration.

Administer all contractual work including designing written contracts, budgets and supervision of work being performed.

Assist the Parks and Recreation Director in departmental computer technological needs, special projects, various committees and other related duties.

Other duties as assigned.