Commissioner of Parks

Commissioner of Parks - General employment applications may be obtained at the office of the Municipal Civil Service Commission, 4th floor, City Hall, Governmental Plaza, Binghamton, New York, 13901 or from the City Web-Site at www.binghamton- Application must be submitted by 4:45 P.M. on last date to file.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The work involves responsibility for planning and
implementing a comprehensive parks and leisure facilities program suitable to the needs and interests of the City.

Administrative activity focuses on coordination of community events and other community resources for the most economical and efficient implementation of services. Administrative direction is received from the Mayor with broad authority for planning and carrying out assignments. Supervision is exercised over all department personnel. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Administers the work of the Department of Parks and Recreation in accordance with the policies established by the Mayor and City Council. Promotes the organization and administration of park operations and recreation activities to insure maximum efficiency. Recruits, selects, assigns and trains department personnel. Develops and maintains good working relationships. Plans for the acquisition, design and construction of parks and recreation facilities as authorized. Prepares, directs, controls and accounts for the fiscal operations of the departmental program. Evaluates the effectiveness of the Department's programs and services through research and
studies.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Thorough knowledge of parks and recreation administration theory, programs, principles and practices, as well as maintenance techniques. Thorough knowledge of community organization, public administration and principals and practices of supervision and management techniques. Ability to organize, develop and maintain a comprehensive parks and recreation program under conditions where precedent is unavailable. Ability to communicate and cooperate with other organizations, groups, individuals and the public at all levels and disciplines.
REFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, physical education or a closely related field and three years of administrative experience in the management of recreation or physical education activities; OR
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two year college with an associates
degree in Parks and Recreation, physical education or a closely related field and five years of Parks and Recreation experience, of which two years must have been in an administrative capacity; OR
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma and eight years of parks/recreation experience, three years of which must have been in an administrative capacity; OR
An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a), (b) and (c) above.
NOTE: Graduation from a regionally accredited New York State registered college or university with a Master's Degree in Parks of Recreation Administration, physical education or closely related field may substitute for one year of experience.
The City of Binghamton is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversification.
All new hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Broome County residency is required at time of appointment

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