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Job Opportunities Use the Government Jobs tab to search through your municipality's employment opportunities. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me button. In exchange for your time and talent, the Village of Villa Park offers a competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, personal leave, floating holidays, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension, and more. Salary Range: Grade 26 ($134,418.78 - $164,336.46 per year) Definition and Purpose: Under the administrative direction of the Village Manager, the Director of Parks & Recreation is responsible for the acquisition, development, and maintenance of all parks, recreation areas, landscaped areas, and related facilities and buildings. The Director oversees the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of a comprehensive program of community recreation, cultural, athletic, and social programs. This position requires significant community engagement, public involvement, and collaboration across all Village departments. Essential Job Functions: Leads the operations of all activities pertaining to the parks and recreation divisions, including budgeting processes, capital projects, preventative maintenance, recreation programming, stewardship, and development of assets, personnel, labor relations, and customer service activities. Oversees all programming and activities within a brand-new Villa Park Community Recreation Center. Develops and maintains a workforce committed to, and with highly developed competencies in, customer service, results orientation, and teamwork; establishes and maintains a working environment conducive to positive morale, quality services, and innovation. Prepares annual budget recommendations, including capital outlay requests; ensures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, equipment, and facilities. Develops and recommends long-range plans for recreation programs, parks, and facilities to accommodate Village growth, goals, and parks and recreation needs. Identifies needs for Capital Improvement Program projects and prepares CIP project plans, designs, and specifications. Oversees the development and implementation of department policies, procedures, and fee schedules; evaluates equity and adequacy of policies on an ongoing basis; makes revision recommendations as needed. Directs the development and execution of the strategic operating goals and objectives. Coordinates and cooperates with other Village departments and divisions in regard to operational needs, special projects, and emergency conditions. Attends the Park and Recreation Advisory Commission and prepares annual report covering operation of the Department for review and approval. Coordinates building and facilities compliance with ADA requirements and liability prevention measures. Ensure compliance with labor agreements, village and department policies, and state and federal laws and regulations. Serves on the Sugar Creek Golf Course Administrative Board and is Chairperson on alternating years. Serves on the Board of Directors for the Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association. Responds to and resolves sensitive and difficult public inquiries and complaints. May be subject to emergency call-outs, and attending evening and weekend meetings or special events. Performs all other duties as assigned by the Village Manager. Required Experience and Education: Bachelor’s Degree in parks and recreation, public administration, program management, or related field. Master’s degree is preferred. Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in parks and recreation administration, including three years in a senior management position. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. Possession of a valid Illinois Driver’s License, subject to a Driver’s abstract review upon hire. Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred. Supervisory Responsibilities: Provide direct supervision to the Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation and Superintendent of Parks, Buildings, & Grounds. Indirectly supports all full-time, part-time, and seasonal recreation, parks maintenance, and facility maintenance staff. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the principles and methods of parks and recreation planning and development; knowledge of horticultural, arboricultural, turf management, park design and landscape design; knowledge of recreation, cultural, athletic, social and human service needs across all age groups; knowledge of organizational principals of administration, budgeting and personnel management; knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, and Word; ability to quickly grasp and manage complex and technical issues in a fast-paced environment and in context of inter-related issues, systems, projects and strategies; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and the ability to make effective presentations; ability to properly interpret and make decision in accordance with appropriate laws, regulations and policies; ability to prepare detailed reports, plans and specifications and do reliable study and research as needed; skill in problem analysis and decision making, adaptability, and stress tolerance in a highly visible public environment; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with elected officials, employees, the general public, community groups, and vendors; ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Physical Requirements and Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in an office setting subject to frequent interruptions with extensive work at a computer workstation and site visits to various village and community facilities, both outdoors and indoors. May be exposed to highly stressful situations may be subject to long hours of attendance for village meetings, commission meetings, and special events. Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20lbs of force occasionally; and/or up to 10lbs of force frequently. Occasionally required to climb, balance, stop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. This position is designated as a critical position because the responsibilities include non-deferrable services that must be performed despite an emergency closure or curtailment. The above is intended to describe the general content of requirements for the performance of this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or other than an “at will” relationship. The Village of Villa Park provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Welcome Home! All are accepted, safe in their identities, and valued for one’s unique and individual perspectives. Service We are dedicated to being empathetic as we care for the community. Integrity We demand honesty, transparency, and the consistent courage to do what is ethical of all staff and elected officials. Stewardship We are committed to the efficient and careful use of the resources entrusted to our care. We embrace curiosity and innovation in our approach to the changing needs of our community. #J-18808-Ljbffr Invillapark

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