Nature Division Administrator / Leisure Services

Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to manage and evaluate staff, programs, finances, services and operations as assigned within the Leisure Services Department. Under limited direction, guides self and/or leads staff in the development, implementation, management and evaluation of programs, operations and functions.  Contributes to the Leisure Services Department management team through leadership, management, administration, planning and project delivery. Performs additional tasks as assigned.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

 Supervises and evaluates assigned full and part time staff located in multiple parks and/or facilities that may operate up to seven (7) days per week; provides operations management of assigned parks and facilities.  Recruits staff and recommends for hire; handles employee concerns, directs work assignments, counsels and disciplines employees when necessary, and completes employee performance appraisals.
  
Serves as a member of the department management/leadership team.

Assists with new employee orientation, ongoing training and professional development of assigned staff.
  
Observes and reviews operations, staffing levels, programs, etc. for optimum efficiency and effectiveness, and affects recommended changes when needed.  Attends various work unit programs to evaluate and support programs. 
  
Works with assigned staff to develop and periodically update Department programming plans covering current year and 3-5 years, including programming philosophy, activity selection, type and scope of programs, and outreach initiatives.
 
Works with staff to develop specific and measurable program objectives and performance measurements for programs and services of respective Division.
  
Develops systematic processes for program and services evaluation; analyzes and uses data to consistently improve program and service quality for respective Division. 
  
Stays current with appropriate trends, and periodically assesses linkage to department's programming goals and objectives. 
 
Manages department-wide special event planning and execution.  

Attends annual special events as assigned to include spring and fall festivals, Juneteenth Celebration, July 4th fireworks show, and the Holiday parade.
 
Approves and manages special events as requested and planned by outside groups, non-profit agencies, and businesses. 

Coordinates the collection of data and analyzes it to assess programs, services and operations.  

Develops performance goals and measures with and for work units. 

Provides necessary reports to the Director or designee.

Shares after-hours emergency duty coverage with Division staff.  Responds directly to emergency after-hours calls from supervisor.
  
Prepares and implements short and long term goals and objectives for the respective division; contributes to short and long term Department goals and objectives.
  
Develops operating and capital improvement budgets including a five-year plan; manages expenditures and revenues of assigned cost center budgets. Trains staff on budget operations and supervises all expenditures and revenues within assigned cost centers.

Negotiates, drafts, reviews, and recommends contracts and agreements.

Serves in the community as an expert in the field including speaking engagements, teaching at conferences, and panel discussions for respective topics.
  
Serves as liaison with groups that may include:  internal government, non-profit, private, and/or Mayor and Commission created Boards, Authorities, and Commissions. 

Provides technical expertise, and professional assistance, regular participation and cultivates and maintains positive relationships.
  
Researches, plans, evaluates, and analyzes appropriate technological development and its impact on operations.
  
Enforces department/government policies, procedures, rules, regulations and ordinances; keeps staff informed of appropriate departmental/governmental changes in a timely fashion.
  
Researches, writes, manages and administers donations and grants for program and facility enhancements in conjunction with appropriate admin division staff. 
  
Coordinates with other divisions and departments planning, organizing, and implementation of shared programs and services.
 
Attends capital project group meetings when part of division facilities. Includes doing research for presentations, interacting with community members, managing public input sessions and monthly construction meetings. 
 
Prepares Department for agency accreditation and ensures its continued future accreditation.
   
Writes, revises and/or reviews Department and/or Division policies as needed and directed.
  
Writes agenda reports as assigned, prepares and presents materials to Mayor and Commission as required.
  
Performs special projects and duties as assigned by Department Director.
 
Additional Duties When Assigned to Nature Division
Serves as liaison for Oconee Rivers Greenway Commission (ORGC) including regular monthly attendance of Executive Committee Meetings, Planning Committee meetings, reporting for operations at full commission meetings, and providing technical guidance for ACCGov operations in all business. 

Maintains operational budget with ORGC treasurer, maintain website calendar, webpage, agendas, meeting notices, and streaming needs in collaboration with Public Information Office. 

Works to support the update of the Greenway Network Plan including public input and Mayor/Commission presentation. 

Serves as liaison and/or delegate regular meeting attendance with all division partner non-profit groups such as Sandy Creek Nature Center Inc, SORBA, Friends of Greenway, Friends of Bear Hollow, Firefly Trail Inc. and others. Crafts all agreements with groups, review and draft updates as needed, and assist assigned staff with any support or guidance. 

Serves as lead on illegal camping and habitual park rule violations. Enforces ACCGov policy for notifying and enforcing park ordinances as it relates to unhoused individuals. 

Coordinates with third party cleaning companies for waste removal. Works with Police for any follow-up actions on violators. 

Serves as liaison with Bear Hollow Zoo and Sandy Creek Nature Center’s veterinary contract with UGA’s Vet teaching hospital.

Administers operations at all nature facilities, the zoo, trails, and greenspace properties. 

Performs other related duties as required.