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The Director of Parks & Recreation for the City of Portland, Maine provides overall direction and leadership of the Parks & Recreation Department. As the Parks & Recreation Director, work involves the responsibility of planning, organizing, setting objectives, formulating policy, and directing and evaluating the activities of the Department. The position requires seasoned judgment in the proper allocation of Department resources and involves extensive public contact. As a member of the executive team, participates in the collective responsibility for the success of the entire city organization. The Director of Parks & Recreation participates in the full range of supervisory and managerial activities with respect to the department, including, for example: 1. Overseeing and coordinating strategic planning efforts of the department. 2. Working with the department to create and monitor accomplishment of departmental goals. 3. Evaluating on an ongoing basis the department’s attainment of agreed-upon goals. 4. Assuring that the department delivers high quality service within established budget parameters. 5. Assuring that the department effectively analyzes and manages their financial performance. 6. Managing the department’s personnel, including: ● Evaluating performance ● Rewarding positive performance and remediating poor performance ● Training and developing people ● Creating and fostering a culture that values innovation and best practices ● Creating a culture of accountability ● Creating and promoting a culture of customer service ● Creating a diverse and multicultural competent workforce 7. Sharing, with other Department Directors, liaison responsibility with the City Council and Council committees. 8. Assuring interdepartmental cooperation and collaboration. Serves as Project Manager on important City initiatives under the Parks & Recreation Department as assigned by the City Manager. Prepares reports and recommendations as directed by the City Manager. Reviews and prepares items for City Council agendas and workshops. Responds to complaints and requests for service submitted by City Council and residents. Assists in preparation of the City Manager’s proposed budget and capital improvement program to City Council. Represents the City of Portland and City Manager in all areas related to the Parks & Recreation Department. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned. Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively more responsible work experience in the areas of municipal parks and recreation, or other closely related field, including at least five (5) years in a senior management role. Significant leadership experience that includes working knowledge of modern principles of park planning and design. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary: The City of Portland offers a competitive salary and excellent employee benefits. The salary range for the position is $109,707 - $131,001. More information on our benefits can be found on our website here: https://www.portlandmaine.gov/Benefits The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its workforce. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates are invited to apply online at https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/MSS/employmentopportunities/  by February 28, 2020. To view the full recruitment brochure, visit:  http://www.portlandmaine.gov/DocumentCenter/View/26939/Director-of-Parks-and-Recreation-Recruitment-Brochure-2020?bidId=

This is professional public health work of an administrative nature in directing municipal public health programs within the context of core public health functions. An employee in this class is responsible for the overall administration of the City of Portland's public health programs, including development of program policy, assessment of community needs, and assessment of the available resources to meet these needs. This position requires responsibility for overall leadership on public health issues, financial management, long range and strategic planning for public health programs. The Public Health Director/Administrator is responsible for the promotion of the public's health and emerging public health issues within the community and within City government. The Public Health Director/Administrator establishes standard operating procedures, works within union contracts, supervises the selection of Division personnel and is responsible for the development of the Public Health Division’s budget. The Public Health Director/Administrator may designate a Local Health Officer. Supervision Received The Public Health Director/Administrator reports to the Director of Health and Human Services. Supervision Exercised The Public Health Director/Administrator directs a large staff of professional, paraprofessional and administrative support, both directly and through designated supervisors. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Designs, conducts and evaluates studies of community health needs and continually evaluates effectiveness and need for existing health programs. Evaluates City health service delivery and enhances, modifies, or eliminates direct services as necessary. Promotes City programs and preventive health measures through media contacts and effective use of all local media available. Ensures training of staff by designing, planning and contracting for appropriate ongoing staff training. Takes leadership in successful policy development that improves the public's health. Models community collaboration and successful partnerships to attain organizational goals. Participates actively in long-range planning and strategic planning for public health issues with City organizations and the community. Oversees the work of the Public Health Management team in the administration and modification of existing health needs, health status improvement activities, implementation of new programs and evaluation of these activities. Develops a network of partners and collaborators who will improve the health status of the jurisdiction. Develops and maintains a system of organizational communication which allows for continual staff input and feedback and encourages clear understanding of Divisional issues and policies. Performs related work as required. Requirements of Work Extensive experience in public health administration, with a master's degree in public health or related field, a degree in business or public administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the following skills and abilities: Extensive knowledge on public health issues in policy arenas. Financial management experience with multiple public and private funding sources and third-party payors. Proven ability to work independently to achieve goals and objectives, and cooperatively with other service providers in program planning implementation. Ability to effectively delegate responsibilities to Division staff. Proven ability to write grants, develop contracts and negotiate financial arrangements to improve the public's health. Experience effectively developing and promoting public health policy at all levels of government. Excellent communication skills to promote public health issues, topics and programs and ability to articulate core functions to varied audiences. Well-versed in the dynamics of organizational communication and practices and effective communication within the organization and in the community. Ability to utilize technology in data collection, analysis and dissemination. Active involvement in national, state and local public health professional associations. Apply by Feb 29 at: https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/MSS/employmentopportunities/default.aspx Full job description can be viewed here:  http://www.portlandmaine.gov/DocumentCenter/View/26611/Public-Health-Administrator-Job-Description?bidId=