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construction and maintenance and informs City staff, Park and Recreation <br />Commission, and City Council of such concepts in a timely fashion. <br /> <br />9. Performs other essential job duties. <br /> A. Regular and timely work attendance. <br /> B. Follows all safety procedures. <br /> C. Participates in safety training. <br />Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities <br /> [] Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. <br /> Ability to research and conduct studies related to park and recreation trends and issues and <br /> update plans accordingly. <br /> [] Ability to manage several projects at one time and to organize personnel for high levels of <br /> productivity. <br /> [] Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with a wide variety of <br /> park-related interest groups. <br /> Ability to supervise staff and motivate employees to work to their full potential. <br /> [] Ability to remain up to date on professional knowledge and skills. <br /> Ability to organize and guide public policy discussions that apply to parks, trail, and <br /> recreation matters. <br /> [] Ability to positively engage the public in'ways that build constituent use and ownership of <br /> park and recreation programs and facilities. <br /> [] Skill in conflict resolution and the ability to manage departmental issues and inter- <br /> jurisdictional matters fairly. <br /> [] Knowledge of design and landscaping prindples for public parks, trails, parkways and <br /> facilities used for recreation. <br /> [] Knowledge of municipal park organizations and operational procedures as they relate to <br /> Parks and Recreation. <br />[] Knowledge of Minnesota State regulations as they relate to Parks and Recreation. <br /> Minimum Qualifications <br /> [] Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Natural Resource Management, <br /> Landscape Architecture, Ecology, Forestry, Geography, Biology, Environmental Studies, <br /> Planning, Parks or related field. <br /> [] Minimum of five years progressively responsible experience in developing parks and trails, <br /> supervising recreation programs, and developing constituencies for park and recreation <br /> facilities. <br /> [] Demonstrated experience working with volunteers, youth associations, or citizen groups. <br /> [] Familiarity with natural resource management, including sensitive ecosystems, <br /> comprehensive park and land use planning and the role of public spaces in developing a <br /> sense of community. <br /> [] Grant writing experience <br />Preferred Qualifications <br /> [] Master's Degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Public Administration, or closely <br /> related field with more than five years job experience in the field of Parks and Recreation <br /> that indicates an increase in responsibility. <br /> [] Registered as a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional. <br /> <br />Page 3 <br /> Park and Rec Dir Pos Des 3 08 04 <br /> <br /> <br />