Deputy Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs (Cultural Affairs)
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The Deputy Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs assists the director in planning, directing, managing and overseeing the activities and operations of the assigned work units within the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, including performing arts & festivals, visual and public art, arts education, special events, production services, facility rentals, artist partnerships, Las Vegas Arts Commission, leadership training/capacity building, and mediation of issues; manages federal, state & local grants; coordinates assigned activities with other city departments and outside agencies, arts and culture organizations and the general public; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director and the assigned Deputy City Manager.
Resume Required Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be a proven leader who builds high-performing teams, with clear goals tied closely to organizational priorities.
The ideal candidate will have arts and culture experience in Las Vegas and enjoys being on the leading edge of arts advocacy, transformative initiatives and innovation.
The ideal candidate will have experience in performing arts and arts education, festivals and special events, and public art and galleries.
Supervision Received and Exercised Receives general administrative direction from the Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, the assigned Deputy City Manager, and higher-level management staff.
Acts as a formal supervisor, exercising direct supervision including monitoring and formally evaluating employee performance, employee selection and discipline.
SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process will include a review of all applications with only the most qualified participating in an interview.
Final candidate selection will include hiring interview (if applicable).
Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and complete background check.
Some positions may require preliminary background checks.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Functions:
Assumes management responsibilities for the day to day operations of the assigned work units within the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs including performing arts & festivals, visual and public art, arts education, special events, production services, facility rentals, artist partnerships, Las Vegas Arts Commission, and mediation of issues.
Participates in establishing, within city policy, the department's strategic plan and appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery and work methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly.
Assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems and internal reporting relationships for assigned work units; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes Assists in planning, directing and coordinating the department's work plan through subordinate managers; develops and implements goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each service area; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
Selects professional, technical and support staff and ensures effective morale, productivity and discipline; plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities of staff directly and through subordinate managers; encourages and provides for staff training and professional development; interprets city policies and procedures for staff; works with employees to develop short and long term goals, monitors accomplishments, establishes performance requirements and personal development targets and provides coaching for performance improvement and development.
Participates in the development and administration of the department budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, services, equipment, materials and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as necessary.
Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to, and new, programs, policies and procedures as appropriate; prepares statistics, fact sheets, position papers and reports.
Explains, justifies and defends department programs, policies and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
Represents the department to other city departments, elected officials and outside agencies; participates in and coordinates department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
Provides staff assistance to the director, assigned Deputy City Manager and City Manager.
Researches, prepares and presents a wide variety of reports, statistics, correspondence and other documentation.
Participates in, supports and fosters the development of a culture that values people and their differences and is free from inequities and barriers to people reaching their full potential.
Participates in promoting sustainable, environmentally sensitive development and operations in the community and the department.
Participates in establishing the strategic direction for the department in alignment with City Council and city of Las Vegas strategic priorities; communicates to all assigned employees their roles in performance measurement and achieving strategic priorities; and works with staff to report measures to the city's executive team and all members of the department.
Manages the process of applying for grants and other types of financial and operational awards; seeks additional sources of funds; ensure that City procedures for outside funding approval are followed.
Provides staff support to assigned boards and commissions.
Responds to and resolves the most difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of trends and innovations related to arts and culture services.
Marginal Functions:
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in arts and culture program development and implementation or urban arts / arts education services, including three years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in arts administration, arts education, visual arts/public art, fine arts and/or public administration or business administration or a field related to the essential functions.
A combination of formal education and directly related work experience may substitute for the degree.
The City assesses 1.
5 years of full-time experience as equivalent to one year of education.
Master's degree is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of:
Operations, services and activities of comprehensive recreation and after school programs and activities.
Management skills to analyze programs, policies and operational needs.
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Practices of department planning on a strategic level.
Principles and practices of public administration.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Advanced principles of financial management.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to assigned areas of responsibility.
Needs of staff, citizens and city offices related to arts and culture programs.
Recent historical, political and social events related to arts and culture.
Principles and practices of arts and culture administration and program development.
Principles and methods of data collection and social research procedures.
Skills in:
Identifying and responding to community and City Council issues, concerns and needs.
Using initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Interpreting, applying, explaining and enforcing applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, recommending best options and implementing approved solution in support of goals.
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Delegating authority and responsibility.
Setting and adjusting priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
Planning, organizing and prioritizing assignments.
Meeting critical deadlines.
Managing multiple assignments.
Communicating with individuals from a variety of social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds while demonstrating respect and sensitivity for perceived differences.
Producing written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence structure, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
Seeking and accepting input and assistance from others.
Empowering employees by demonstrating confidence in their ability to be successful.
Supporting creative thinking and problem solving by encouraging feedback.
Helping others understand and manage change.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including city and other government officials, community groups, the general public and media representatives.
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Competencies:
In addition to Core Workforce and Supervisor Competencies:
Executive Competencies Establishing Trust - Noticing, interpreting and anticipating others concerns and feelings; creating opportunities for collaborative, respectful dialogue; showing trust in others first and holding self and others accountable for words and behaviors that build community; using face to face communication as a primary means to build trust within the organization.
Communicating Clarity - Developing and communicating goals in support of the city mission, vision and purpose; clarifying direction of work, roles and expectations for successful attainment of objectives.
Providing Recognition - Identifying and recognizing employees at all levels for their ideas, work and achievements; providing opportunities for both formal and informal recognition within the organization; creating a culture of peer recognition and encouragement.
Reinforcing Organizational Health - Routinely reviewing existing processes, practices and policies to ensure a balance in the ability to work productively and efficiently with employee needs for empowerment and development; changing processes, practices and policies when necessary to achieve the balance; establishing regular professional development time for each employee so they have opportunities to attend classes and other activities to enhance their professional growth; meeting regularly with employees.
Thinking Globally - Finding effective solutions and prioritizing problems using holistic, big picture thinking; putting the needs of the broader organization or community ahead of the needs of an individual department or community; developing and analyzing both near and long term impacts of decisions.
Business and Political Acumen - Having expertise in technical, political and budgetary leadership responsibilities; preparing and presenting complex concepts and proposals in a respectful, collaborative, understandable way to build community; comparing competing priorities and agendas looking for ways to establish a win/win solution whenever possible; speaking at community events and to the media to enhance the city's reputation and standing with the broader community.
Community Engagement - Identifying and working with different communities, whether internal, external or both, to achieve city mission, vision and purpose; including groups of stakeholders in decisions that affect them, directly or indirectly, whenever possible to do so; acting on decisions and strategies developed through community engagement.
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//www.
youtube.
com/watch?v=1MRAxlc6Qy4 Career Opportunity The city of Las Vegas invites applications for the Deputy Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs with our Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department.
The Deputy Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs assists the director in planning, directing, managing and overseeing the activities and operations of the assigned work units within the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, including performing arts & festivals, visual and public art, arts education, special events, production services, facility rentals, artist partnerships, Las Vegas Arts Commission, leadership training/capacity building, and mediation of issues; manages federal, state & local grants; coordinates assigned activities with other city departments and outside agencies, arts and culture organizations and the general public; and provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Director and the assigned Deputy City Manager.
Resume Required Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be a proven leader who builds high-performing teams, with clear goals tied closely to organizational priorities.
The ideal candidate will have arts and culture experience in Las Vegas and enjoys being on the leading edge of arts advocacy, transformative initiatives and innovation.
The ideal candidate will have experience in performing arts and arts education, festivals and special events, and public art and galleries.
Supervision Received and Exercised Receives general administrative direction from the Director, Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, the assigned Deputy City Manager, and higher-level management staff.
Acts as a formal supervisor, exercising direct supervision including monitoring and formally evaluating employee performance, employee selection and discipline.
SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process will include a review of all applications with only the most qualified participating in an interview.
Final candidate selection will include hiring interview (if applicable).
Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and complete background check.
Some positions may require preliminary background checks.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Functions:
Assumes management responsibilities for the day to day operations of the assigned work units within the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs including performing arts & festivals, visual and public art, arts education, special events, production services, facility rentals, artist partnerships, Las Vegas Arts Commission, and mediation of issues.
Participates in establishing, within city policy, the department's strategic plan and appropriate service and staffing levels; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery and work methods and procedures; allocates resources accordingly.
Assesses and monitors work load, administrative and support systems and internal reporting relationships for assigned work units; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs and implements changes Assists in planning, directing and coordinating the department's work plan through subordinate managers; develops and implements goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each service area; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
Selects professional, technical and support staff and ensures effective morale, productivity and discipline; plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities of staff directly and through subordinate managers; encourages and provides for staff training and professional development; interprets city policies and procedures for staff; works with employees to develop short and long term goals, monitors accomplishments, establishes performance requirements and personal development targets and provides coaching for performance improvement and development.
Participates in the development and administration of the department budget; approves the forecast of funds needed for staffing, services, equipment, materials and supplies; approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments as necessary.
Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to, and new, programs, policies and procedures as appropriate; prepares statistics, fact sheets, position papers and reports.
Explains, justifies and defends department programs, policies and activities; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
Represents the department to other city departments, elected officials and outside agencies; participates in and coordinates department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
Provides staff assistance to the director, assigned Deputy City Manager and City Manager.
Researches, prepares and presents a wide variety of reports, statistics, correspondence and other documentation.
Participates in, supports and fosters the development of a culture that values people and their differences and is free from inequities and barriers to people reaching their full potential.
Participates in promoting sustainable, environmentally sensitive development and operations in the community and the department.
Participates in establishing the strategic direction for the department in alignment with City Council and city of Las Vegas strategic priorities; communicates to all assigned employees their roles in performance measurement and achieving strategic priorities; and works with staff to report measures to the city's executive team and all members of the department.
Manages the process of applying for grants and other types of financial and operational awards; seeks additional sources of funds; ensure that City procedures for outside funding approval are followed.
Provides staff support to assigned boards and commissions.
Responds to and resolves the most difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of trends and innovations related to arts and culture services.
Marginal Functions:
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in arts and culture program development and implementation or urban arts / arts education services, including three years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Training:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in arts administration, arts education, visual arts/public art, fine arts and/or public administration or business administration or a field related to the essential functions.
A combination of formal education and directly related work experience may substitute for the degree.
The City assesses 1.
5 years of full-time experience as equivalent to one year of education.
Master's degree is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of:
Operations, services and activities of comprehensive recreation and after school programs and activities.
Management skills to analyze programs, policies and operational needs.
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Practices of department planning on a strategic level.
Principles and practices of public administration.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Advanced principles of financial management.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
Recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to assigned areas of responsibility.
Needs of staff, citizens and city offices related to arts and culture programs.
Recent historical, political and social events related to arts and culture.
Principles and practices of arts and culture administration and program development.
Principles and methods of data collection and social research procedures.
Skills in:
Identifying and responding to community and City Council issues, concerns and needs.
Using initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Interpreting, applying, explaining and enforcing applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, recommending best options and implementing approved solution in support of goals.
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Delegating authority and responsibility.
Setting and adjusting priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
Planning, organizing and prioritizing assignments.
Meeting critical deadlines.
Managing multiple assignments.
Communicating with individuals from a variety of social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds while demonstrating respect and sensitivity for perceived differences.
Producing written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence structure, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
Seeking and accepting input and assistance from others.
Empowering employees by demonstrating confidence in their ability to be successful.
Supporting creative thinking and problem solving by encouraging feedback.
Helping others understand and manage change.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including city and other government officials, community groups, the general public and media representatives.
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Competencies:
In addition to Core Workforce and Supervisor Competencies:
Executive Competencies Establishing Trust - Noticing, interpreting and anticipating others concerns and feelings; creating opportunities for collaborative, respectful dialogue; showing trust in others first and holding self and others accountable for words and behaviors that build community; using face to face communication as a primary means to build trust within the organization.
Communicating Clarity - Developing and communicating goals in support of the city mission, vision and purpose; clarifying direction of work, roles and expectations for successful attainment of objectives.
Providing Recognition - Identifying and recognizing employees at all levels for their ideas, work and achievements; providing opportunities for both formal and informal recognition within the organization; creating a culture of peer recognition and encouragement.
Reinforcing Organizational Health - Routinely reviewing existing processes, practices and policies to ensure a balance in the ability to work productively and efficiently with employee needs for empowerment and development; changing processes, practices and policies when necessary to achieve the balance; establishing regular professional development time for each employee so they have opportunities to attend classes and other activities to enhance their professional growth; meeting regularly with employees.
Thinking Globally - Finding effective solutions and prioritizing problems using holistic, big picture thinking; putting the needs of the broader organization or community ahead of the needs of an individual department or community; developing and analyzing both near and long term impacts of decisions.
Business and Political Acumen - Having expertise in technical, political and budgetary leadership responsibilities; preparing and presenting complex concepts and proposals in a respectful, collaborative, understandable way to build community; comparing competing priorities and agendas looking for ways to establish a win/win solution whenever possible; speaking at community events and to the media to enhance the city's reputation and standing with the broader community.
Community Engagement - Identifying and working with different communities, whether internal, external or both, to achieve city mission, vision and purpose; including groups of stakeholders in decisions that affect them, directly or indirectly, whenever possible to do so; acting on decisions and strategies developed through community engagement.
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