Office Director

Role Overview

• Develops and implements overall policies and procedures for the Office of Land Management which includes the Division of Parks and Recreation
• Directs the preparation of the Office budget with the authority to commit and reallocate resources to enhance efficiency and services
• Serves as agency spokesperson in the determination of program policies and objectives
• Directs the formulation and approval of development and management plans, issue papers, policy documents, legislative revisions, public information material and press releases
• Supervises staff
• Directs the preparation of proposed legislation and presents testimony before legislative committees related to any aspect of the Office operations
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Requirements

• Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with course work in natural resources management, parks and recreation, natural sciences or agriculture
• Prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization
• Extensive knowledge of public or business administration, including organizational operations, strategic planning, and program management
• Thorough knowledge of labor relations, employee management practices, and workforce development in a public sector environment
• Five (5) years of leadership experience overseeing major programs, field operations, or administrative functions within parks, recreation, or natural resources management
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets, forecast operational needs, allocate resources effectively, and monitor expenditures to ensure efficient use of funds
• Five (5) years of experience in the ability to analyze administrative programs related to parks and recreation or natural resources management and adopt an effective course of action
• Five (5) years of experience in the ability to develop, implement and evaluate organizational improvements, procedures, and performance standards related to parks and recreation or natural resources management
• Five (5) years of experience in the ability to exercise judgement and discretion in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental legislation, administrative rules, policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Deferred compensation options
• State holidays and other time off
• Pre-tax benefit programs
• Flexible work schedules