Deputy Director - Parks and Recreation Department

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, Arizona, Morristown
41835 North Castle Hot Springs Road (Show on map)
Nov 16, 2024
Posting Date 11/15/24 Application Deadline 11/25/24 Pay Range Hiring Pay Range: $102,000 - $131,248 annually Full Range: $102,000 - $160,500 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Parks and Recreation About the Position The Deputy Director assists the department Director with the overall planning and management to achieve the mission of providing, through responsible stewardship, the highest quality parks, trails, programs, services, and experiences to energize visitors so they can become life-long users and advocates. This position will lead the overall operations, maintenance, development, field management, natural resources, interpretation, trails, and planning. About Us Welcome to the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department! From hiking on a barrier-free trail to horseback riding along a creek to testing your mountain biking skills and abilities on a competitive track, Maricopa County parks offer visitors the best of the Sonoran Desert. At approximately 120,042 acres of parkland and 872 miles of trails, Maricopa County is home to one of the largest regional park systems in the nation. Currently, there are twelve parks in Maricopa County's regional park system. Each is unique and offers its visitors a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department oversees the Maricopa Trail, a 315-mile trail system that encircles the valley and links all regional parks together. The Department is staffed by passionate employees, park hosts, and volunteers dedicated to providing park visitors with the best customer experience possible. Join us today! Proud To Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance, with hybrid and alternative work schedule options Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Eight years of professional experience in a Park or Natural Resource-related organization, including six years of directly related supervisory and/or management experience Bachelor's degree in Parks & Recreation Management, Natural Resources Management, Eco-tourism Management, or a related field An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/orjob-related experience may substitute for therequired education on a year-for-year basis We Also Value Our preferred candidate will have knowledge and experience in Open Space and Natural Resource Management. Job Contributions Plan, manage, organize, and direct staff, consultants, vendors, park and natural resource professionals, volunteers, and others involved in the day-to-day operation, safety, maintenance, renovation, and construction of all Maricopa County Regional parks, trails, recreation facilities, services, and programs including the Volunteer, Education, and Natural Resource Programs Manage all Department operational and development functions; analyze Department results and provide recommendations on improving outcomes and service delivery; identify operational problems and develop solutions Establish operational and developmental strategic goals and objectives for more than ninety operational staff, including recreation, education, and development of park facilities Develop staffing plans and analyze workloads to ensure effective and efficient performance for customer experience.Create process improvements and strategies to increase and improve results Lead and collaborate in the development and implementation of park and system master, natural resource, trail, and capital improvement plans Create and maintain standards, strategies, and programs for enhanced visitor experience, customer service, and revenue generation Coordinate regional park operations and development with various federal, state, local, and private agencies for twelve unique parks. Provide policy and regulation interpretations for park operations and development, including natural resource management Participate in leading the organizational direction and refining park rules, policies, and procedure, including, acting as the Department lead in public safety and liaison with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Participate in the Department's budgeting process for all operations and capital development Working Conditions This position works primarily in a standard office environment. However, work may also occur in the field, where exposure to environmental factors such as high temperatures, dry conditions, fumes, dust, and unexpected weather conditions should be expected. This position may require regular vehicle travel between offsite locations, including other Maricopa County Parks or within the same park of distances greater than one mile; thus, the selected candidate must possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire. Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now!