General Statement of Duties
The mission of the Butte-Silver Bow Parks and Recreation Department is to sustain and improve the health, wellness, quality of life, and community closeness of the citizens of Butte-Silver Bow; and to plan for the future development of the community’s parks facilities and recreational programming.
Under the general direction of the Public Works Director or other Butte-Silver Bow Department Head(s) as directed by the Chief Executive, manages and administers the parks, recreation, urban forestry, open space parks, trails, and historic mine yards functions for Butte-Silver Bow.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
This is highly responsible administrative and supervisory work involving the planning, organization, supervision, and coordination of all operations and activities of the City-County Parks and Recreation Division. The work is performed under the general direction and supervision of the Public Works Director, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work includes planning, developing, directing, managing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Park and Recreation Division including recreation, parks, aquatic facilities, skating rinks, urban forestry, open space parks and trail systems, historic mine yards, city-county owned cemetery, city-county sports facilities, golf course and related services, adult and youth programming and community-wide parades, festivals, and special events; to coordinate assigned activities with other Butte-Silver Bow departments and outside agencies.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of the general public administration principles, practices, methods, objectives and operations of parks and recreational programs, including a comprehensive understanding budgeting and strategic planning to plan, promote, supervise and maintain a vital on-going community parks and recreation program;
- Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of organizing and staffing parks and recreation activities;
- Thorough knowledge of the methods, equipment and materials used in the construction, maintenance and operation of a wide variety of parks and recreational facilities, including picnic grounds, playgrounds, athletic fields, swimming pools, ice rinks, cemeteries, public restrooms and related facilities;
- Skill in the training and oversight of professional, administrative support, construction trades and maintenance personnel;
- Skill in team building, persuasion and negotiation;
- Skill in organizing, coordinating, and directing volunteer community groups;
- Ability to develop, evaluate and implement a well-rounded recreation program and park facilities;
- Ability to interpret and communicate park and recreation philosophies, to City-County management, businesses, schools, organizations, groups, other public agencies and the general public;
- Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain positive working relationships with supervisory personnel, employees, community organizations, other public agencies and the general public;
- Ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing;
- Ability to plan, lay out, assign, supervise and evaluate the work of a large number of employees performing a variety of program operational, administrative, clerical, supervisory, construction, maintenance, repair and custodial tasks;
- Ability to inspect and evaluate maintenance and construction and other work performed and to make sound recommendations related to the need for improvement and construction and proper methods for carrying out such improvements;
- Ability to prepare accurate and reliable reports containing findings, conclusions and recommendations;
- Ability to use logical thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and oral instructions;
- Ability to perform a wide variety of difficult administrative, management, planning, supervisory and technical tasks with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
- Ability to quickly learn, and put to use, new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and technology;
- Ability to work with the Park and Recreation Board, neighborhood associations and other community interest groups to share information and ideas on city recreation programs, parks, urban forestry, open space/trail maintenance and development; and preservation, maintenance and end-use development of mine yards;
- Ability to use ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
Acceptable Experience and Training - Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with a bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Recreation Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field; and
- Five years’ experience in parks and recreation management and administration, including supervision of recreation programs and park maintenance; or
- At least two years management and supervisory experience;
- Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the work.
Required Special Qualifications - Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Montana or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable period of time upon accepting employment.
- Must be a resident of Butte-Silver Bow during employment according to Butte-Silver Bow Ordinance.
See below:
“2.08.010 Residence during employment.
From and after October 1, 1979, all employees of the local government of Butte-Silver Bow shall be bona fide residents within the boundaries of Butte-Silver Bow during the period of their employment by the government of Butte-Silver Bow. (Ord. 85 § 1, 1979)”
Essential Physical Abilities - Clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate well with maintenance personnel and other employees by telephone and in person concerning program operations and maintenance requirements, problems and potential solutions;
- Sufficient vision, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to identify program operational and maintenance problems and needs and to review a variety of written materials;
- Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to visually observe program operations in process and to physically inspect parks and recreation facilities in a thorough manner prior to, during and after completion of maintenance and improvement activities;
- Sufficient personal mobility, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee travel to and traverse parks and recreational grounds and inspect facilities in all forms of weather and on short notice to perform oversight of program operations and maintenance and improvement activities.
The City-County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical disability, or veteran status.
This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities. Tasks and duties of the employee may differ from those outlined above.