Under direction of the City Manager's Office, the Parks and Recreation director is responsible for leading the Parks and Recreation department and maintaining a management framework that supports the City's strategic direction in a sustainable manner. The Parks & Recreation Director will adhere to the highest degree of ethics, diplomacy and tactfulness, which includes solid negotiation, conflict resolution and people management skills.The Parks & Recreation Director will also have experience and skill in planning, organizing and refining operating procedures and reviewing work of city staff and contractors; effectively presenting programs and ideas; and exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to include internal team communications.