City of San Rafael

Job Class Specification

Job Title: Library and Recreation Director

SUMMARY:

Directs the City's library, recreation, arts and childcare programs and facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned.

  • Provides administrative oversight to the Library and Recreation Department.
  • Develops and administers department-wide policies and procedures. Interprets and applies City policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Directs, oversees and participates in the development of the Department's work plan to include long-range plans to meet community needs.
  • Plans and directs the design and development of new programs and facilities and improvements to existing programs and facilities.
  • Assigns work activities, projects and programs; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures.
  • Supervises and participates in the development and administration of the Library and Recreation budget. Directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies. Monitors and approves expenditures and implements mid-year adjustments.
  • Serves as the appointing authority for the department, selecting, hiring, evaluating and disciplining staff. Oversees ongoing staff development.
  • Analyzes problems, identifies alternative solutions, projects consequences of proposed actions and implements recommendations in support of department and City goals.
  • Conducts research, prepares and presents reports to the City Manager, City Council, the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Board of Library Trustees, and the Measure D Committee.
  • Develops programs to encourage community participation regarding parks, recreation and libraries.
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

  • Principles, practices and methods used in recreation, library, arts and childcare administration and management.
  • Principles and practices of program and facility design and maintenance.
  • Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.
  • Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, rules and regulations.
  • Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
  • Principles and practices of organization, administration and personnel management.