City of Tucson

Regularly directs or supervises the work of at least two fulltime employees at the supervisor level in the section.  Coordinates assigned supervisory personnel and their projects ensuring timely and quality activities for the benefit of the section, division, department, City and the  community.

Oversees the planning, implementation, direction and management of all functions and resources of the section to achieve the strategic objectives of the department and the City in an efficient and effective manner.

Assists with the implementation and evaluation of department policies, programs, projects and procedures.

Assists with implementing the department vision through section activities and leads the section to maximum employee productivity and morale through hiring, disciplining, evaluating employee performance, investigating and resolving grievances and other coordinating human resources actions.

Develops and administers the section budget with staff assistance.

Analyzes organization and community needs, analyzes trends, reviews statistics and opportunities, communicates to the department leadership of impending developments.

Develops strategic partnerships and contacts with community representatives, external agencies, and other organizations to develop a sense of relevant issues facing our community and to respond as a representative of the City.

Implements the values of the organization through example and accountability.

Ensures that section operations conform with local, state, and federal governmental regulations and other applicable rules and requirements.

Facilitates solutions to problems facing the department.

Maintains technical or professional knowledge through such means as attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, taking classes and participating in developmental activities.

Manages facilities and programs by recommending, evaluating and overseeing preventative, routine and emergency repairs, managing projects for new or existing properties and reviewing and evaluating facilities and equipment.

Supervises personnel by participating in the selection process, evaluating work, implementing development and training programs, initiating corrective actions if necessary, investigating and resolving personnel issues and complaints, conducting meetings and developing goals and objectives.

Maintains public relations by maintaining professional contacts, coordinating cooperative programs with city departments, government agencies and local businesses and schools, responding to complaints and concerns and attending meetings.

Supervises and participates in planning and development by identifying new and existing program needs, determining present and future actions, developing methods to increase efficiency, reviewing and evaluating existing and new programs and policies and updating procedural manuals.

Prepares and monitors contracts and budgets, prepares and reviews requisitions, forms, reports and evaluations and generates reports and correspondence.

Minimum Education Level & Type: Associate's Degree

Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 5 years of supervisory experience in developing and managing parks and recreation programs and facilities

Valid and Unrestricted Class D - Driver's License

The following information pertains to driving requirements for this classification with the City of Tucson. Under "Driving Level" None, Secondary or Primary, refers to the driving responsibility as it relates to the essential functions of the classification. License Type, is just that, the type of Arizona Driving License required for the classification. If the position requires a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), the endorsements will be listed under "Endorsements." Under Safety Sensitive a "Yes" means employees with this classification are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. License Type A,B,C,D,or M may require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage. Exceptions to classification driving requirement's may exist based on position.

Driving Level: Primary

License Type: Valid and Unrestricted Class D - Driver 

CDL Endorsements: None

Safety Sensitive: No

This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. They are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.