Senior Division Manager- Parks - Palatka - Putnam County, FL BOCC

    Putnam County, FL BOCC
    Putnam County, FL BOCC Palatka

    5 days ago

    Description
    Salary : $79,989.00 Annually
    Location : 120 Carter Road - Palatka, FL
    Job Type: Full-time
    Job Number: 26-032
    Department: Parks & Recreation
    Opening Date: 02/26/2026
    General Description
    This is a full-time, exempt position that works under the administrative direction of the Deputy County Administrator of Administration. This position performs skilled administrative work directing and leading all activities of the County's Parks and Recreation programs. The Director supervises professional, technical, and clerical staff.
    Essential Job Functions
    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
    • Leads, directs and oversees operation of all departmental functions.
    • Plans, organizes, schedules, coordinates, directs, and evaluates recreation and leisure services/programs to include special events, competitive youth and adult athletics, aquatics activities, and special interest classes.
    • Strategically plans for future parks and recreation improvements and programs.
    • Professionally represents the Department to elected officials, citizens and other County departments both verbally and in writing.
    • Ensures existing parks infrastructure is safe and well maintained. Inspects all County parks on regular basis.
    • Ability to develop long term plans and programs and evaluate the work of subordinates and their accomplishments.
    • Provides recommendations to the Deputy County Administrator of Administration and County Administrator relative to implementation of their programs.
    • Promotes community awareness of parks, recreation, and projects. Develops an inclusive Master Plan for county-wide parks, recreation that is reviewed and updated as directed.
    • Works collaboratively with advisory boards: utilizes advisory boards for guidance and public opinion on current events and future vision of Parks and Recreation.
    • Assists with County programs after hours and weekends, when needed
    • Prepares budget estimates and controls expenditures for a variety of programs and line items.
    • Actively recruits, hires, and trains personnel in the department. Committed to growing talent and creating a positive work environment. Addresses personnel issues and conduct performance evaluations.
    • Controls and supervises department expenditures forecasting present and future needs for equipment, facilities and programs, and prepares long and short term plans to meet needs.
    • Directs and guides department staff by creating standard operating procedures and clearly establishes goals and objectives.
    • Attends and conducts various meetings with internal and external parties.
    • Meets with community groups and representatives of other agencies to discuss recreational needs, program development and cost saving ideas. Acts on citizen input and complaints regarding recreational programs.
    • Responsible for success of Youth Sports and Adult Sports.
    • Required to assist with emergency support functions (ESF) in the EOC during emergencies.
    • Performs other related duties as assigned.
    (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)
    Minimum Qualifications
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
    • Knowledge of modern public administration and personnel management practices.
    • Knowledge of parks maintenance equipment and recreation equipment.
    • Knowledge of operating a capital budget.
    • Knowledge of principal and theory of recreation programming.
    • Ability to motivate, lead and train staff.
    • Ability to plan the most cost effective use of staff and equipment.
    • Ability to develop innovative ways of generating revenues for recreation facilities.
    • Skilled in communicating with community groups and individuals.
    • Skilled in developing staff to plan and carry out recreation programs.
    • Effective public speaker skilled in delivering scalable presentations for small and large groups.
    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
    • Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation, Public Administration, or a related field.
    • Five (5) years experience as a supervisor preferably in the field of recreation in a progressively organized community recreational program.
    • Two (2) years experience as a staff member of a recreation department.
    (A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications.)
    LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS
    • Ability to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
    • Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) Certification.
    • Certified Pool Operator
    (Certifications, if not currently held, must be obtained within 6 months of employment.)
    ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS
    • Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
    • Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
    • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
    • Work involves walking, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
    • Strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 40 lbs.
    • Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather and temperature conditions.
    ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
    • Works in an office environment.
    • Works outside in various weather conditions.
    (Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability or disabilities.)
    An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Putnam County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families today, and as they plan for their future. Below is a summary of the County Benefits for full-time employees:
    CORE BENEFITS

    • Medical/Health Insurance

    • Employee Life Insurance (up to $50,000)

    • Dental Insurance

    • Vision Insurance

    • Florida Retirement System

    • Employee Assistance Program
    OPTIONAL BENEFITS

    • Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance

    • Deferred Retirement Program (ICMA, Nationwide, & Valic)

    • Flexible Spending Accounts - Putnam County pays the monthly administrative fees.

    • Tuition Assistance Program - Subject to budgetary constraints.
    FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement. A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
    TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (for Board of County Commissioner employees only) Regular, full-time employees are eligible for reimbursement of educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Department for program details.
    HOLIDAYS are as follows:
    New Year's Day
    Martin Luther King Jr. Day
    Good Friday
    Memorial Day
    Independence Day
    Labor Day
    Veteran's Day
    Thanksgiving Day
    Day after Thanksgiving
    Christmas Eve
    Christmas Day
    Birthday Holiday - (for Board of County Commissioner employees only)
    ANNUAL (VACATION) LEAVE - All regular full-time employees assigned to a 37.50 work week will earn 90 hours to 150 hours, depending on classification and length of service. All regular full-time employees assigned to a 40 hour work week will earn 96 hours to 160 hours, depending on classification and length of service. Note: Leave accruals may differ for bargaining unit employees.
    SICK LEAVE - All regular full-time employees will earn sick leave at a rate of 13 days per year. Regular part time employees will accrue sick leave on a pro-rata basis. Note: Leave accruals may differ for bargaining unit employees.
    OTHER BENEFITS
    Bereavement Leave
    Cost Saving Incentive Program
    Employee of the Quarter Program
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