Deputy Director of Community Services

Deputy Director of Community Services

The City of Fremont's Community Services Department is recruiting for the position of Deputy Director of Community Services.

The Community Services Department strives to improve the health, wellness, and quality of life for Fremont residents by offering a wide variety of exceptional educational and recreational programs and services, historic and cultural resources, facilities, unique attractions, special events, park use, and urban forestry.

First Review of Applications

Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity.

The first review of applications is August 23, 2024, at 12 : 00 p.m. (PT). This recruitment may close without notice after this date, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

Selection Process

The process may include individual and / or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, and other related components.

Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process.

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Reasonable Accommodation

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing [email protected].

Contact Us

For additional information, please contact the Human Resources Department at : [email protected].

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Deputy Director of Community Services Class Specifications

• Assists the Department Director in administration of departmental programs.
• Develops and implements strategic vision for the Recreation Services Division.
• Plans, organizes and manages a comprehensive recreational program and related activities, including special events, special interest classes, park and playground programs, summer day camps, adult sports and events, and programs for all segments of the community.
• Formulates and oversees plans for the conduct of recreation programs to maximize the use of recreational areas, facilities, and equipment.
• Assesses community needs and develops and adjusts programs and activities accordingly.
• Supervises activities of the Recreation Services Division through subordinate supervisors, and trains and evaluates assigned staff.
• Participates in the setting of program goals and objectives and evaluates the degree to which they are achieved.
• Resolves administrative problems, internal and external, and customer service that cannot be handled by subordinates or are more appropriately handled at this level.
• May represent the Community Services Department in meetings of the City Council, Recreation Commission, neighborhood groups, service organizations, and other public and private agencies.
• Publicizes, promotes, and provides information to the media and public on departmental programs.
• Directs the budget process for the Community Services Department and participates in the formulation of budgets for Recreation Cost Center, including analyzing expenses and setting rates and fees.
• Interacts with community and historic groups to promote community partnerships.
• Reviews and makes recommendations for the department's Facility Use Policy and City Council Fee Policy.
• Prepares bid specifications for the purchase of major recreation equipment and other items.
• Conducts Community Services Department and Recreation Division staff meetings and originates ideas for motivating staff and increasing productivity levels.
• Conducts special studies as assigned by the Director and submits related reports.

Marginal Functions

• Coordinates support services on department-sponsored special events and programs.
• Provides leadership for fundraising efforts including co-sponsorships, partnerships with other agencies, and grant applications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of :

• The philosophy, objectives, trends, techniques, and principles of recreation services administration; modern recreational facilities management principles and practices;
• principles of supervision; laws and regulations governing the conduct of recreation service programs; office management and city budgetary processes;

principles of marketing, advertising, and public relations.

Skill in :

Maintaining effective relationships with the public, City staff, and officials; conducting studies and preparing verbal and written reports;

analyzing community needs as related to departmental programs and formulating goals and objectives.

Ability to :

• Effectively plan and manage a comprehensive recreation program; direct and control recreational facilities operations and maintenance programs;
• set priorities, meet deadlines and make sound decisions; develop and administer assigned budgets; communicate effectively, both in oral and written form;

supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff; operate an office computer and a variety of software applications.

Education / Experience

Any combination of education and / or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying.

A typical example would be a bachelor's degree in recreation, park management, public or business administration and five years of progressively responsible experience managing a variety of recreation programs.

A Master’s Degree is desirable.

Licenses / Certificates / Special Requirements

Possession of a Class C California driver's license at the time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record is required.

Failure to maintain this license will result in discipline up to and including termination. This classification requires the ability to travel independently within and outside of City limits.

Membership in and certification through the California Park and Recreation Society is desirable.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Works indoors and outdoors (to meetings), exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature (outdoors), using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others.

Class Code : 6520

6520

FLSA : Exempt

Exempt

EEOC Code : Barg. Unit :

Barg. Unit : FAME

FAME

Probation : 12 months

12 months

Rev. : 01 / 06

01 / 06

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