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Director of Public Works/Parks and Recreation Page 2 • Maintains regular contact with consulting engineers, construction project engineers, City, County, State and Federal agencies, professional and technical groups and the general public regarding division activities and services. • Monitors inter -governmental actions affecting public works and parks and recreation. • Directs parks and recreation administrative activities. • Provides direction and support to the Parks and Recreation and Forestry Commission. • Manages the maintenance of the Community Center and all City owned facilities • Prepares and documents budget requests; administers adopted budget in assigned area of responsibility. • Manages divisional supervisors and support staff either directly or through subordinates. • Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules and expedites workflow. • Issues written and oral instructions. • Assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures. • Studies and standardizes department policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations. • Ability to bring out the best in individuals and the team by maintaining clear expectations and accountability. • Promotes a positive work environment and responds to subordinate grievances. • Prepares composite reports from individual reports of subordinates. • Corrects errors and responds to complaints. PERIPHERAL DUTIES Assists in the training of City personnel in public works systems and techniques. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: (A) Minimum of six (6) years previous public works experience including at least two (2) years utilities; (B) Four (4) years of supervisory experience (C) Consideration may be given to any equivalent combination of education and experience DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (A) Four (4) year degree in civil engineering (B) Master's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field (C) Certified as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Minnesota (D) Demonstrated ability in all phased of parks and recreation activities including recreational programming and sports facility management. NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (A) Considerable knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices and methods as applicable to a municipal setting; thorough knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting department activities; (B) Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment;