Office Director
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full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Springfield • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $10,416 - $13,333 per month
Job Level
About the role
- Develops and implements overall policies and procedures for the Office of Land Management which includes the Division of Parks and Recreation
- Directs the preparation of the Office budget with the authority to commit and reallocate resources to enhance efficiency and services
- Serves as agency spokesperson in the determination of program policies and objectives
- Directs the formulation and approval of development and management plans, issue papers, policy documents, legislative revisions, public information material and press releases
- Supervises staff
- Directs the preparation of proposed legislation and presents testimony before legislative committees related to any aspect of the Office operations
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Requirements
- Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with course work in natural resources management, parks and recreation, natural sciences or agriculture
- Prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization
- Extensive knowledge of public or business administration, including organizational operations, strategic planning, and program management
- Thorough knowledge of labor relations, employee management practices, and workforce development in a public sector environment
- Five (5) years of leadership experience overseeing major programs, field operations, or administrative functions within parks, recreation, or natural resources management
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets, forecast operational needs, allocate resources effectively, and monitor expenditures to ensure efficient use of funds
- Five (5) years of experience in the ability to analyze administrative programs related to parks and recreation or natural resources management and adopt an effective course of action
- Five (5) years of experience in the ability to develop, implement and evaluate organizational improvements, procedures, and performance standards related to parks and recreation or natural resources management
- Five (5) years of experience in the ability to exercise judgement and discretion in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental legislation, administrative rules, policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Retirement plan
- Deferred compensation options
- State holidays and other time off
- Pre-tax benefit programs
- Flexible work schedules
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
budget managementprogram managementstrategic planningresource allocationpolicy developmentlegislative analysisorganizational improvementperformance standards evaluationadministrative program analysisemployee management
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationjudgmentdiscretionsupervisionpublic speakinginterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingdecision-makingcollaboration