Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Business Administration, Public Administration, or related/relevant field, plus eight (8) years of planning, directing, and organizing experience, two (2) of which were in a supervisory or management capacity.
Licenses or Certifications: Notes to Applicants
The City of Austin
Parks and Recreation Department ( PARD ) provides, protects and preserves a park system that promotes quality recreational, cultural and outdoor experiences for the Austin community. Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click
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The purpose of the
Division Manager, Museums and Cultural Programs position is responsible for the overall direction and supervision of museum operations, staff, collections, events, exhibits, programs and services provided on a day‐to‐day basis. The position will work under the direction and administrative guidance of the Parks & Recreation Department Assistant Director, who reports to the Parks & Recreation Director.
Other relevant duties include but are not limited to: - Acts as Departmental Liaison for neighborhood associations and industry/user groups, including representing the department at community meetings.
- Monitors budgets and recommends capital expenditures.
- Creates, develops, implements, and evaluates programs and special events.
- Investigate and responding to citizen, staff, and stakeholder issues and concerns.
- Provide assistance to PARD staff, employees, and the public.
Ideal Candidate Competencies: - Strong leadership experience and ability to complete tasks independently.
- Exception interpersonal and cooperation skills (diplomacy and tact).
- Well-developed time management and organization skills (detail oriented).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Problem solving skills and an ability to make appropriate decisions quickly and under intense pressure.
Application Instructions/Job Requirements: - Application: A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting - up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation. Employment Record dates must include month and year. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Statements such as “See Resume” will not be accepted and a resume alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.
- Skills Assessments: Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.
- Virtual Interviews: PARD may conduct virtual interviews.
- Military/Veteran: An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.
- Physical Requirements: Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to thirty-five (35) pounds. Work environment includes inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and you must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond, and work with participant’s needs and safety issues.
Other Information: - 90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other divisions/work locations within the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department. Decisions on assigned selection will be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.
- Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
- Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace: PARD work site locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any PARD work site - including construction sites, parking lots, garages or in any personal vehicles located on the premises.
Pay Range
$38.97 - $50.67 per hour.
Hours
Work/Location Schedule: - Monday to Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm.
- May be required to work during special events, evenings, weekends & holidays.
- Work schedule and location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.
- May be required to work during city emergencies such as extreme weather events.
Job Close Date 05/16/2024 Type of Posting External Department Parks and Recreation Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 600 River St, Austin, TX 78701 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education: - Degree in Arts Administration, Museum Studies, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Arts Education or Recreation and Sports Management.
Preferred Experience: - Considerable knowledge in artifact curation, planning, organizing, and implementing, museum and cultural programs and services for diverse populations.
- Experience managing multiple facilities, including historically significant and prominent cultural facilities.
- Experience managing multi-million dollar operating budgets and administering expenditures of budgetary funds.
- Experience conducting community stakeholder engagement and board meetings.
- Experience with public speaking/media requests/public presentation/citizen training workshops.
- Experience developing public/private partnerships.
- Experience with governmental contract management and compliance.
- Experience in capital improvement projects for municipalities or museums.
Preferred Certifications: - Certified Parks and Recreation Professional or Certified Parks and Recreation Executive.
- Possess a Smithsonian or similar institution, World Art History Certification.
- Possess a University of Texas or similar institution, Museum Art Certification.
Other: - Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Plans, organizes, directs, and reviews development and coordination of a division within the Parks and Recreation department. Estimates, prepares, and proposes the division’s annual budget. Monitors and authorizes expenses/expenditures. Develops annual and long term/range goals and objectives. Collaborates with other departments and agencies, i.e., schools, businesses, etc. Provides advice and assistance to citizens, contractors, management, etc. Works with public and advisory boards to resolve issues/conflicts. Plans Capital Improvement Projects. Performs contract management duties, i.e., negotiates, approves, monitors contracts. Conducts and attends meetings, conferences, seminars, etc.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:- Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling and recommendation for dismissal.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. - Knowledge of Parks and Recreation Programs.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
- Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and methods.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for this position includes: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Business Administration, Public Administration, or related/relevant field, plus eight (8) years of planning, directing, and organizing experience, two (2) of which were in a supervisory or management capacity. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
* In reviewing the preferred qualifications section of this job posting, please describe in 500 words or less how you meet those preferred qualifications.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please list any certifications you possess that are applicable to this position.
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of experience do you have acting in a consultative role to executive team members, answering commissioner and Council member questions, and addressing the public?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 years
- 3 - 5 years
- 5 - 10 years
- More than 10 years
* How many years of experience do you have developing strategic direction for a division, meeting performance goals, and being responsible for fiscal planning and budget management?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 - 3 years
- 3 - 5 years
- 5 - 10 years
- More than 10 years
* Rate your level of experience developing exhibitions, including coordinating, organizing and executing gallery preparation and installation; monitoring museum or gallery projects; and conducting tours.
- None
- Familiar
- Direct experience
- Expert
* Are you a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Parks and Recreation Executive (CPRE)?
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
