DIVISION MANAGER (PLANNING)

About the role

The Cincinnati Recreation Commission is seeking a Division Manager of Planning to lead the planning, design, and implementation of the agency’s Capital Improvement Program. This position is responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of projects, including the design and construction of new parks/playgrounds, major recreational facilities, renovations, and park enhancement initiatives that support the Commission’s mission and long-term vision.

Responsibilities

• Manages a diverse portfolio of projects, including the design and construction of new parks/playgrounds, major recreational facilities, renovations, and park enhancement initiatives.
• Serves as the agency’s most senior planning professional and is a key member of the senior leadership team.
• Collaborates closely with the Director, Assistant Directors, Division Managers, consultants, contractors, and community stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of capital projects and strategic initiatives.
• Directs, coordinates, and evaluates the work of professional and technical staff within the Planning Division, including architects, engineering technicians, and other assigned personnel.
• Assigns and reviews work, establishes priorities, facilitates collaboration among Recreation divisions, ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards, and maintains high levels of quality and accountability in project execution.
• Assists the Director in managing departmental operations, developing strategic plans, and advancing initiatives that enhance recreational facilities, parks/playgrounds, and public spaces for the community.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, Public Administration, or area of operational expertise is required.
• A master's degree in the aforementioned or operational areas is strongly preferred.
• Five years of experience in business management at the supervisory level with a primary focus in strategic human resource management, project management, or change management is required.
• A valid Driver's License.
• Excellent communicator and team builder.
• Ability to work irregular hours, irregular workweek and/or weekends.

Qualifications

• Knowledge Of Appropriate city, state, and federal laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Management principles regarding program evaluation, staffing requirements, tables of organization, and administrative analyses.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Principles and procedures of research, data collection, and report preparation.
• Modern and complex principles and practices of human resource management.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Structure of City government, City administration, and City services for the public.
• Standard English grammar, usage and spelling; standard business correspondence formats.

Skills

• To operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software.
• Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty.
• Establish performance targets and work priorities.
• Select, supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate staff.
• Process information with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Develop timelines for day-to-day activities that contain milestones and deadlines for critical activities and projects.
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
• Prepare clear and concise reports; present oral reports.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Use a personal computer in performance of job duties.
• Perform statistical analyses.
• Plan complex work processes and procedures for self and others to follow.
• Conduct meetings and hearings as appropriate.
• Conduct interviews; conduct training programs; conduct negotiations as assigned.
• Utilize a human resources information system.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units. The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Pay

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce.

Schedule

Not specified.