Parks Director with Outagamie County
Apply NowCompany: Outagamie County, WI
Location: Appleton, WI 54915
Description:
Salary: $106,808.00 - $120,203.20 Annually
Location : Appleton, WI
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Parks
Opening Date: 07/02/2024
CORE VALUES
Invested in Serving
Devoted to positively impacting our communities
Better Together
Inspire unity by promoting collaboration, trust and respect
Create Progress
Encourage growth through innovation to advance and succeed
Support Through Compassion
Prioritize one another through communication, inclusion and transparency to bolster our community
Position Purpose
Reporting to the County Executive, the Parks Director will be responsible for providing strategic leadership; management of projects and employees; and financial direction. The Parks Director will work in overseeing and developing, maintaining, and administering the parks, Plamann Lake, Mosquito Hill, rental facilities, buildings, trails and other areas within jurisdiction. The ideal candidate will have a passion for engaging the community and providing recreational services while balancing against conservational needs.
Location: This position is mainly located at Plamann Park in Appleton, WI
Want to learn more about Outagamie County?
Click on the link to learn more about all we have to offer!
What's in it for you?
*New competitive pay
*Be a part of the Wisconsin Retirement System
*Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits, along with county contribution to the HSA on the High Deductible Plan
*Up to 12 paid holidays
*Paid Sick time accruals
*Short Term and Long Term Disability
*Employee and Family clinic located on-site!
*Mental Health Resources for employees and family members
*Pet Insurance Discount
*Continuing Education
*So much more!
Want to learn more about what we offer for benefits? Click on the link below:
Key Responsibilities
The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements
Required or Preferred Skills
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.
Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-booklet
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO ITS EMPLOYEES.
LEVELS OF BENEFITS CAN VARY BASED ON EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND EMPLOYEE GROUP.
Medical Coverage
Outagamie County currently offers eligible employees a Low-Deductible Health Plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Each of these plans are available for single or family coverage at affordable rates.
Dental Coverage
Eligible employees may choose either single, limited family, or family coverage.
Vision Coverage
Outagamie County offers single, employee plus one, employee plus children, and family voluntary vision insurance for those that are benefit eligible. Vision insurance coverage provides an opportunity for employees to save money on routine vision exams, contacts, eyeglass frames, and lenses.
Life Insurance
Outagamie County provides group life insurance for full-time employees. The cost of this coverage is paid for in full by the County.
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Short-Term Disability pays the employee a portion of his or her income for a specified period of time, as determined by the plan. The Short-Term Disability plan provides coverage for injuries and illnesses that occur outside of work. The premium for this coverage is paid entirely by the employee and is available to active employees that meet the hours threshold requirements.
Long-Term Disability Insurance
All regular, non-union full-time employees are eligible for long-term disability coverage. Premiums are fully paid by the County.
Wisconsin Retirement System
Wisconsin Retirement Program helps provide for financial security during retirement. Monthly annuity payments at retirement are calculated using years of creditable service, average earnings (based on three highest years of earnings), formula factors, age at retirement and selected annuity option.
The retirement plan consists of two parts: an employee-required portion and an employer-required portion. Outagamie County pays the employer portion, and employees are responsible for paying the employee-required portion, which is determined by the state each year. Enrollment is required for eligible employees. Eligibility is determined based on Wisconsin Retirement System plan rules.
Flexible Spending Account Plan
The Flexible Spending Account Plan saves money by allowing the employee to pay for certain medical related expenses and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis, reducing annual taxable income resulting in Federal, State, Social Security, and Medicare tax savings.
Employee Assistance Program
Outagamie County has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The services offered as part of the County's plan are a benefit provided at no cost to its employees and their immediate family members to help deal with life's stresses. EAP consists of caring individuals who are certified counselors. They offer professional support and direction towards resolving problems or concerns. They can also help by referring the employee to another resource if assistance is needed beyond the EAP.
Paid Time Off
Outagamie County offers several paid time off benefits that include: vacation, personal holidays, national holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave and military leave.
Deferred Compensation
Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. Employees can save up to 100% of their compensation, to a maximum of $20,500 annually, or as little as $10.00 per paycheck. The amount deferred reduces year-end state and federal income tax base. All the earnings will accrue tax-deferred until such time as the assets are withdrawn, generally at retirement, termination, or other special circumstances. There is also an after-tax 457 Roth contribution option.
Employee and Family Clinic
Primary Health Services are available to employees and dependents ages 2 and up, who are covered on a county health plan.
Behavioral Health Services are available for all county employees regardless of county health coverage.
Pet Employee and Family Clinic
Please note that the pet insurance offers are discounts offered to Outagamie County employees and are not programs sponsored by Outagamie County. Please contact the companies directly for any questions, concerns or service issues.
If you would like to learn more, please click below about the benefits.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Outagamie County encourages continuing education by offering Education Reimbursement. This reimbursement is intended to provide assistance to the employee for out-of-pocket expenses for continuing education for the mutual benefit of the employee and Outagamie County, not covered in the departmental budget.
Any Outagamie County employee in good standing, averaging twenty (20) hours or more per week during the six (6) months prior to the start of the course, is eligible to apply. This statement is not all-inclusive in regard to tuition reimbursement.
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Invested in Serving is one of Outagamie County's core values. Please describe what this means to you.
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Why are you interested in becoming Outagamie County's new Parks Director?
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Location : Appleton, WI
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Parks
Opening Date: 07/02/2024
CORE VALUES
Invested in Serving
Devoted to positively impacting our communities
Better Together
Inspire unity by promoting collaboration, trust and respect
Create Progress
Encourage growth through innovation to advance and succeed
Support Through Compassion
Prioritize one another through communication, inclusion and transparency to bolster our community
Position Purpose
Reporting to the County Executive, the Parks Director will be responsible for providing strategic leadership; management of projects and employees; and financial direction. The Parks Director will work in overseeing and developing, maintaining, and administering the parks, Plamann Lake, Mosquito Hill, rental facilities, buildings, trails and other areas within jurisdiction. The ideal candidate will have a passion for engaging the community and providing recreational services while balancing against conservational needs.
Location: This position is mainly located at Plamann Park in Appleton, WI
Want to learn more about Outagamie County?
Click on the link to learn more about all we have to offer!
What's in it for you?
*New competitive pay
*Be a part of the Wisconsin Retirement System
*Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits, along with county contribution to the HSA on the High Deductible Plan
*Up to 12 paid holidays
*Paid Sick time accruals
*Short Term and Long Term Disability
*Employee and Family clinic located on-site!
*Mental Health Resources for employees and family members
*Pet Insurance Discount
*Continuing Education
*So much more!
Want to learn more about what we offer for benefits? Click on the link below:
Key Responsibilities
The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Develops, administers and oversees the maintenance of the Outagamie County parks, buildings, and trails within the County park system.
- Oversee and participate in the development and administration of department budgets and capital improvement plan; approve the forecast of funds needed for the department, which may include but not limited to staffing needs, equipment, programs, etc.; and approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments.
- Employee Relations: Recruit, interview, train, evaluate, and supervise parks staff, which includes Full time, Part time and seasonal staff. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and growth.
- Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long- term goals for the Outagamie County park system.
- Prepares designs and permit applications for park improvements.
- Collaborate with Community organizations and other County departments to enhance programs offered.
- Ability to prepare reports; edit, organize and present clearly and concisely, oral and written reports of finding and recommendations.
- Subject to a variety of schedules, which include a standard eight-hour work day plus a variety of meetings of committees: i.e. County Board Meetings and organizational group meetings which may be held during the evenings.
- Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research; attending seminars or educational workshops or conferences; participating in professional societies.
Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Management, Business, Natural Resources Administration and Management or related field with five to seven years park management experience.
- Or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to think strategically and make sound decisions
- Valid Driver's License
Required or Preferred Skills
- Ability to operate motor vehicles and able to operate building and grounds maintenance equipment and tools including mower, saw, drill, sign making equipment, shovel, rake, auger, etc.
- Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including but not limited to personal computer, calculator, phone system, etc.
- Address complaints and resolve issues as problems arise.
- Oversee budgeting, staffing, and resource allocation for department operations.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percent's, and make use of the principles of basic algebra, geometry, and descriptive statistics.
- Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including time sheets, invoices, press releases, park publications, budgets, blueprints, plat books, etc.
- Ability to prepare a variety of documents including performance evaluations, purchase requisitions, invoices, seasonal reports, resolutions, etc.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the general public, County department heads, public groups, and others verbally and in writing.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations and safety standards.
- Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in parks and recreation management.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.
Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-booklet
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE AND HIGHLY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO ITS EMPLOYEES.
LEVELS OF BENEFITS CAN VARY BASED ON EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND EMPLOYEE GROUP.
Medical Coverage
Outagamie County currently offers eligible employees a Low-Deductible Health Plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Each of these plans are available for single or family coverage at affordable rates.
Dental Coverage
Eligible employees may choose either single, limited family, or family coverage.
Vision Coverage
Outagamie County offers single, employee plus one, employee plus children, and family voluntary vision insurance for those that are benefit eligible. Vision insurance coverage provides an opportunity for employees to save money on routine vision exams, contacts, eyeglass frames, and lenses.
Life Insurance
Outagamie County provides group life insurance for full-time employees. The cost of this coverage is paid for in full by the County.
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Short-Term Disability pays the employee a portion of his or her income for a specified period of time, as determined by the plan. The Short-Term Disability plan provides coverage for injuries and illnesses that occur outside of work. The premium for this coverage is paid entirely by the employee and is available to active employees that meet the hours threshold requirements.
Long-Term Disability Insurance
All regular, non-union full-time employees are eligible for long-term disability coverage. Premiums are fully paid by the County.
Wisconsin Retirement System
Wisconsin Retirement Program helps provide for financial security during retirement. Monthly annuity payments at retirement are calculated using years of creditable service, average earnings (based on three highest years of earnings), formula factors, age at retirement and selected annuity option.
The retirement plan consists of two parts: an employee-required portion and an employer-required portion. Outagamie County pays the employer portion, and employees are responsible for paying the employee-required portion, which is determined by the state each year. Enrollment is required for eligible employees. Eligibility is determined based on Wisconsin Retirement System plan rules.
Flexible Spending Account Plan
The Flexible Spending Account Plan saves money by allowing the employee to pay for certain medical related expenses and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis, reducing annual taxable income resulting in Federal, State, Social Security, and Medicare tax savings.
Employee Assistance Program
Outagamie County has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The services offered as part of the County's plan are a benefit provided at no cost to its employees and their immediate family members to help deal with life's stresses. EAP consists of caring individuals who are certified counselors. They offer professional support and direction towards resolving problems or concerns. They can also help by referring the employee to another resource if assistance is needed beyond the EAP.
Paid Time Off
Outagamie County offers several paid time off benefits that include: vacation, personal holidays, national holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave and military leave.
Deferred Compensation
Deferred Compensation allows employees to set aside pre-tax earnings toward retirement. Employees can save up to 100% of their compensation, to a maximum of $20,500 annually, or as little as $10.00 per paycheck. The amount deferred reduces year-end state and federal income tax base. All the earnings will accrue tax-deferred until such time as the assets are withdrawn, generally at retirement, termination, or other special circumstances. There is also an after-tax 457 Roth contribution option.
Employee and Family Clinic
Primary Health Services are available to employees and dependents ages 2 and up, who are covered on a county health plan.
Behavioral Health Services are available for all county employees regardless of county health coverage.
Pet Employee and Family Clinic
Please note that the pet insurance offers are discounts offered to Outagamie County employees and are not programs sponsored by Outagamie County. Please contact the companies directly for any questions, concerns or service issues.
If you would like to learn more, please click below about the benefits.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Outagamie County encourages continuing education by offering Education Reimbursement. This reimbursement is intended to provide assistance to the employee for out-of-pocket expenses for continuing education for the mutual benefit of the employee and Outagamie County, not covered in the departmental budget.
Any Outagamie County employee in good standing, averaging twenty (20) hours or more per week during the six (6) months prior to the start of the course, is eligible to apply. This statement is not all-inclusive in regard to tuition reimbursement.
01
Invested in Serving is one of Outagamie County's core values. Please describe what this means to you.
02
Why are you interested in becoming Outagamie County's new Parks Director?
Required Question