• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
  • Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
  • PCs and related software.

ABILITY TO:

  • Plan, direct and control the administration and operations of the Library and Recreation department.
  • Develop short, intermediate and strategic plans.
  • Develop and implement department policies and procedures.
  • Successfully develop, control and administer departmental budget and expenditures.
  • Analyze budget and technical reports, forecast trends and estimate costs.
  • Know and interpret laws, regulations, codes and procedures.
  • Plan programs, facilities and renovations.
  • Promote and market library and recreation activities and events.
  • Supervise, train and evaluate assigned personnel.
  • Manage a large staff of full and part-time employees.
  • Problem solve department related issues.
  • Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledges, skill and abilities. A typical way to obtain these would be a bachelor’s degree in recreation administration, library science, public administration, or related field, and seven years of experience in municipal recreation administration including a senior supervisory and management role with budget and revenue generation experience. A Master’s Degree is desirable.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record. Maintenance of a valid California driver’s license is a condition of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job