General Statement Of Duties Performs Administrative And Managerial Duties In Planning, Developing, And Organizing The Municipal Parks And Recreation Program And Coordinating The City’s Events Programming. Essential Duties And Tasks • Plans, Directs And Participates In Providing A Flexible Program Of Recreational Activities For All Segments, Groups, Ages, And Interest Levels Of The Community Including The Recreation Center, Parks, Playgrounds, Athletic Fields, And Other Related Programs And Facilities. • Makes Regular Inspections Of Facilities And Grounds To Ensure Adherence To Standards, Safety Concerns, And To Address The Need For Attention And Repair. • Submits Budget Recommendations To The City Manager; Coordinates And Monitors The Expenditure Of Funds; Identifies, Develops, And Administers Grants; Recommends The Acquisition And Maintenance Of Park And Playground Areas, Structures And Facilities So As To Best Serve The Broad Interests Of The Community. • Counsels And Receives Input From Community Groups, Neighborhood Groups And Individuals With Regard To The Parks And Recreation Needs And Concerns And Utilizes Such Input For Overall Planning And Programming; Serves As Staff Co-chair For The Lowell Community Committee. Knowledge Skills And Abilities • Considerable Knowledge Of Programs, Laws, And Processes Required In Municipal Parks And Recreation Administration And Knowledge Of The Principles And Methods Of Parks And Recreation Planning And Development. • Considerable Knowledge Of Liability Issues And Related Prevention Methods Relating To Municipal Parks And Recreation Programs. • Considerable Knowledge Of Land Use Ordinance And Resulting Parks And Recreational Needs. • Considerable Knowledge Of Public Sector Budgeting, Grant Administration, And Purchasing Including Related Laws And City Policies. • Ability To Develop And Execute A Program Of Recreational And Parks Programming, And Facility And Grounds Maintenance Activities. • Ability To Write Policies, Grants, And Reports Supporting The Programs And Activities Of The Department. Desirable Education And Experience Graduation From A Four-year College Or University With A Bachelor’s Degree In Recreation Administration Or Related Field And Considerable Experience In The Management Of A Municipal Parks And Recreation Program And Local Government Event Planning, Including Supervisory Experience; Or An Equivalent Combination Of Education And Experience. Job Open/Close Date 02/15/2024/Until Filled Salary Grade 22: Hiring Range $66,868 – $75,000 Annually, Commensurate With Qualifications. City Of Lowell Offers A Comprehensive Benefits Program. Applications Can Be Found And Submitted Online At Www.lowellnc.com Or At City Hall. Email Resume And Cover Letter To: Cramsey@lowellnc.com. Mail Applications To: City Of Lowell, Attn: Cheryl Ramsey, Human Resource Officer, 101 W. First Street, Lowell, NC 28098. The City Of Lowell Is An Equal Opportunity Employer.