The City of Dubuque is looking for a new Parks and Recreation Director to provide executive leadership, plan, direct, and coordinate the activities and operations of the Parks and Recreation Department including a civic center, conference center, ice center and nature center. This valuable team member will be an integral part of supporting efforts to become a high-performance, data-driven, and outcome-focused organization with the ultimate goal of creating an equitable community and organization of choice, through planning, partnerships, and people. The individual should have strong emotional intelligence and a continuous improvement
mindset which will add value to our organization and community. 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Provide executive leadership and administrative oversight to all operations
and activities of the Parks and Recreation Department. Work in this class includes providing high level leadership,
administrative, and financial direction. Extensive leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement, initiative,
discretion, and collaboration. Supervision is exercised over the work of all employees within the Parks and Recreation
Department, in coordination with a department leadership team. The employee in this class establishes and maintains
effective working relationships with other City employees, City commissions, business and community groups, other park
and recreation jurisdictions, state and federal officials, representatives of the media, and the public. Work is under the
direction of and reviewed by the City Manager through observation, results achieved, reports, and conferences. 

For a full list of information regarding this position and how to apply, please visit the website at www.cityofdubuque.org/careers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation administration or related field; and
At least 10 years of relevant work experience, 5 of which are in parks and recreation field in a senior
management/supervisory position, or
Any combination of relevant education and experience.
Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a valid Iowa Driver’s License or, alternatively, the ability to travel
independently throughout the community.
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or ability to obtain in 18 months.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters degree in parks and recreation, public or business administrative or related field.
Experience in facility oversight, leases, and facility contract management.
Experience serving a diverse population.
Certified Parks and Recreation Executive (CPRE). 

About City of Dubuque

When you start your career at the City of Dubuque, you’re joining a team of dedicated individuals working to make a difference in the community. Our team is passionate about what we do, sharing in the goal of making Dubuque the best place to live. We work as a team to accomplish that goal by being input-oriented and creative in the search for solutions to challenges. City of Dubuque employees enjoy great pay and excellent benefits such as top-tier health insurance, generous paid time off, 12 weeks of full-pay parental leave, and more. With a population of nearly 60,000, Dubuque offers big-city amenities, with a small-town feel. Take a stroll along a scenic trail overlooking the mighty Mississippi River. Foster creativity at a gallery, museum, live music venue, and enjoy street murals on almost every other block. Satisfy your tastebuds by grabbing a bite at a local restaurant home to renowned chefs. You can do all this in a safe environment where your neighbors know you by name.

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