Assistant Director - Greene County, OH : Job Details

Salary: $32.20 HourlyLocation : Xenia, OHJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 24-00171Department: Parks & TrailsOpening Date: 12/20/2024Closing Date: Continuous Description The first senior managerial level. It is a two level series which is differentiated based on the size and complexity of the operations to which it is assigned. The higher level class works under administrative direction in a large and/or complex department & requires extensive knowledge of management principles/ techniques, supervisory principles/techniques & public relations in order to plan, direct & coordinate activities of multiple (i.e., two or more), major sections or divisions, with each section headed by subordinate managerial and or supervisory personnel & having different functions, & supervise lower-level section supervisors.WORKING HOURS: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday; and/or evenings and weekends) Duties/ResponsibilitiesAssists the Director with supervising professional and support staff to include: delegating responsibilities; determining reporting relationships and work schedules; prioritizing tasks; interviewing applicants; ensuring staff are properly trained; conducting performance evaluations; handling employee disciplinary actions and grievances; participating in negotiations; and making hiring and termination recommendations. Provides technical expertise and guidance to all staff in areas of recreation & cultural programs, events, outdoor education, and maintenance. Assists the Director with representing the Department/Board at public meetings, hearings and on various committees and task forces; communicates information in carrying out the department and board's objectives. Prepares and/or directs the preparation of special and regular reports to the County Administrator, Commissioners, Park District Board, other agencies and the public. Assists the Director with planning, implementing, and evaluating new programs/services and changing existing programs to include: providing leadership and direction for short- and long-range projects; seeking additional funding; analyzing the need for new programs and/or services; and making changes as appropriate.Assists the Director with developing, interpreting, implementing and enforcing policies and procedures. Responds to and resolves problems related to departmental operations and services. Researches, compiles, and analyzes data for informational decision-making purposes and formulating recommendations.Performs needs analysis and cost estimates and prepares departmental, Park District and Special Fund budgets to include the projections of anticipated revenues, capital projects and grants; monitor expenditures and revenues throughout the year.Perform miscellaneous duties as needed to ensure the effective and efficient operations of the Greene County Parks & Trails and, County Government. Minimum QualificationsCompletion of undergraduate core program in business or public administration, parks and recreation, natural resources or closely related area; 5 yrs. experience in business, public administration, or park administration with 36 mos. of progressively responsible managerial and supervisory experience; valid Ohio Driver's License. -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the education and/or experience required. Education and Experience may not be substituted for mandated licensure/certification. Supplemental Information DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:While Ohio has approved medical and recreational marijuana, the law does not require employers to permit or accommodate an employee's use, possession, or distribution of marijuana. Greene County is a drug-free workplace. Employees are required to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding drug-free workplaces and while working for the County, will be required to follow the County's drug-free workplace policy. Employees cannot work under the influence of, purchase, transfer, sell, manufacture, deliver, dispense, use, or possess illegal drugs, alcohol, marijuana (medical or recreational), or misuse/abuse prescription drugs in any way.There is a wide variety of benefits available to full-time permanent and some part-time permanent Greene County employees. These benefits include: health, dental, vision, life insurance, optional life insurance plans, wellness program, employee assistance program, and deferred compensation plans. The County pays 80% of the health care premium and 39% of the dental premium. All full-time employees are eligible for $50,000 group life insurance paid 100% by the County.NOTE: Employees who are non-permanent, seasonal, intermittent, part-time scheduled for less than 60 hours per pay period, and external interim, are not benefit eligible.01 How many years of experience do you have in business, public administration, or park administration? If no experience, please select N/A.

• Less than 5 years
• 5 years less than 4
• 5 years or more
• N/A

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