Director of Parks & Waterways in Sandpoint, ID for Bonner County (2024)

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Internal Number: 523-1

JOB TITLE: PARKS & WATERWAYS DIRECTOR

Department: Parks & Recreation, Waterways, East Bonner Snowmobile, Priest Lake Snowmobile

Supervisor: Board of County Commissioners

Supervision Exercised: Recreation Program (Parks, Waterways, Groomers)

Exempt Status: Exempt

Benefits Eligibility Status: Eligible

BOCC Approval: 06/04/2024

SUMMARY

Directs all operations of Bonner County's Recreation, including Parks & Recreation, Waterways and Snowmobile departments. Oversees Recreation employees, coordinates the activities of both Snow Groomers Committees, and represents Bonner County in all aspects of trails. Responsible for the effective operation of the county’s Parks & Waterways.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following duties and responsibilities which are not listed in any particular order of priority and may be amended or added to by the County at any time:

• Directs, supervises and participates in the ongoing development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and procedures; directs and ensures proper coordination of all administrative functions; prepares and submits reports of finances, staffing program and other administrative activities to the Board of County Commissioners; prepares agenda and documents, attends and participates in meetings representing the Parks and Recreation, Waterways and Grooming Departments.
• Responsible to the Board of County Commissioners for implementation and monitoring of all planning, acquisition, capital construction and maintenance of parks, open space, landscapes, trail systems, boating facilities and coordinating activities with other County officials, departments, outside agencies, organizations and the public for the Parks & Recreation Department.
• Ensures fiscal accountability by developing and implementing departmental expenditure guidelines.
• Responsible for preparing and managing annual budget, forecasts revenues necessary to ensure appropriate staffing levels and other resources in support of operations for the coming year, and ensures compliance throughout the year to ensure proper spending is within appropriated funds. Budgets include Parks & Recreation, Waterways, Priest Lake Snowmobile and East Bonner Snowmobile.
• Writes, monitors, and administers grants in accordance with funding sources needs and requirements.
• Prepares and submits permits such as joint applications with Idaho Department of Lands and US Army Corps of Engineers for activities impacting jurisdictional waterways.
• Reviews and approves accounts payable, payroll and other financial warrants, requisitions purchase orders, receipts and records or reports.
• Ensures compliance with Bonner County personnel policies and procedures, as well as state and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Investigates problems or inquiries when requested by the Board of County Commissioners.
• Designs and implements parks maintenance and managements plans in conjunction with staff, landowners, advisory board’s and other governmental agencies.
• Designs facility maintenance plans addressing landscape areas, buildings, restrooms, drinking water systems, irrigation systems, electrical, plumbing and playground areas.
• Ensures facility compliance with state, local and federal requirements. Ensures County facilities are safe and operational for public use.
• Forecasts and facilitates replacement of vehicles, watercraft and equipment.
• Determines when an outside contractor is needed to make necessary repairs to the county facilities.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates Parks & recreational programs and projects with state, local and federal entities.
• Assists in the County’s coordination process with the Federal Government as directed by the Board of County Commissioners.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Any combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities to competently perform the necessary functions of the job. Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation preferred, Business or Public Administration or equivalent; and a minimum of five years of experience serving in a public executive administrative position; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of community recreational organizations and the economic benefits of recreation to the county and participation in Bonner County & Idaho recreational activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in grant management and marine laws.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with knowledge of the appropriate methods and means of dealing with human behavior situations in a variety of business circ*mstances, both inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to prepare clear and concise written reports and correspondence. Plan, organize and direct community workshops, meetings, and conferences.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES & WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to perform those physical activities necessary to complete the essential functions of the job, either with or without reasonable accommodation. Requires continual communication (hearing and talking, both in person and over the telephone); regular walking, standing, and exertion of physical strength; and occasional exertion of moderate physical force. Requires good general vision.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, and management reserves the right to modify it when necessary.