Job Summary/Scope
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Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches.
The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. We are in the process of building a downtown field to host a Milwaukee Brewers’ minor league team starting in 2026.
Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish.
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that brings additional value to your total compensation. To learn more about our benefits package, click on the ‘Benefits’ tab above.
The hiring range for this position is $96,600.00 (minimum salary) to $133,444.50 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications.
The purpose of this position is to manage the operations of the parks and recreation department. Successful performance helps ensure the effective operation of the department and the provision of leisure services to the city. The work consists of varied administrative and technical duties. The necessity of responding to unforeseen and immediate concerns contributes to the complexity of the position.
Job Responsibilities
Major Duties
- Directs and supervises all department personnel and resources; assigns, supervises, evaluates, disciplines, and promotes personnel.
- Monitors and reviews daily operations to assure conformity with department goals and community interests.
- Develops long and short term plans through evaluation of existing facilities and program needs.
- Develops the annual operating and capital budgets; oversees the administration of the budget.
- Represents the department at and city government at public and private events.
- Maintains and promotes communication within the department through meetings and other contacts.
- Oversees the maintenance of all department records.
- Formulates and implements policies, procedures, contracts, agreements, and directives.
- Develops grant proposals, oversees grant administration.
- Provides leadership and direction for the Recreation Commission, Appearance Commission, Wedgwood Advisory Committee, Rose Garden Board of Directors, and North Carolina Baseball Museum Board of Directors.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Guidelines
- Guidelines include city and department standard operating procedures, grant regulations, ADA regulations, Parks and Recreation Policy Manual, National Recreation and Park Association guidelines, and relevant city, state, and federal codes, laws, and regulations. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. This position develops department guidelines.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
- The position has direct supervision over Recreation Manager, Parks Manager, Golf Course Operations Supervisor, Administrative Assistant.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience Requirements
- Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a master's degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
- Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require three to five years of related experience.
- Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certification is required
Knowledge Requirements
- Knowledge of the accepted practices employed in municipal government parks and recreation programs.
- Knowledge of management and supervisory principles and practices.
- Knowledge of department and city policies and procedures and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Skill in the operation of computers and other standard office equipment.
- Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.
- Skill in public speaking and public relations.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
- The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, or walking.
- The work may be performed occasionally in cold or inclement weather.
- The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.
Benefits
The City of Wilson is dedicated to providing unique benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families, while being competitive and cost effective. We offer the following benefits:
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid holidays (maximum 12 per year)
- Health/dental/vision insurance
- Membership in the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System
- 5% 401(k) contribution
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for medical and childcare expenses
- Paid Life Insurance
- Teladoc (Telemedicine)
- Supplementary benefits including critical care, cancer, accident, medical bridge, long and short term disability and term and whole life insurance.
