Operations Specialist IV – Program Manager

Description

Application Deadline: 07/05/23 5:00 PM EST

TO APPLY: to view the complete job information and to apply, visit our employment website listed. Applications are only accepted online through the City of Charlottesville employment page and must be submitted prior to the listed closing date and time.

The City of Charlottesville is seeking candidates to be considered for the position of Operations Specialist IV – Program Manager who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville’s Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence.

The preferred hiring range for this position is between $50,551.585 – $67,243.45 Annually. Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus one floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City’s retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the ‘benefits’ tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City’s Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

This position is responsible for the routine operations and programs at City Parks and recreation facilities and programs.  Oversight over the daily operations of recreational facilities, parks, golf courses and recreational programs is conducted by positions in this class. Performs other duties as assigned. Working independently, leads development, execution and evaluation of a set of comprehensive programs for a core Departmental business function, OR directs the overall operations, services, staff and maintenance of the largest recreational facilities. Reports to a Management Specialist I or II.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in recreation, park management, therapeutic recreation, business administration/management, public administration or closely related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in park management or multi-faceted recreation center management providing a variety of recreation programs in the area of assignment; two (2) years of the required experience must have included supervisory duties.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Values Diversity at All Levels of its Workforce.