Business and Administrative Service Manager - Parks & Recreation



Business and Administrative Service Manager - Parks & Recreation

Salary

$87,341.00 - $141,958.00 Annually

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Career Full-time Non Represented

Job Number

00884

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

01/11/2021

Closing Date

6/23/2021 6:38 PM Pacific

Job Description

Metro Parks Tacoma (MPT) is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community.  Metro Parks Tacoma is located in Tacoma, Washington. The system is comprised of many different park facilities that offer residents a variety of recreational opportunities. From waterfront access to local neighborhood parks to large regional facilities and attractions, the MPT system is both a local community asset and regional destination.
 
OUR CORE VALUES
These eight core values will guide future decisions, business and operations, and the manner in which MPT treats staff, customers and the community:
•Innovation    •Excellence     •Equity    •Inclusiveness    •Sustainability   •Accountability  •Safety  •Fun

POSITION INFORMATION
Under the direction of the Director of Parks and Recreation, which includes regional, community and neighborhood parks and fields natural areas, sports complexes, Seymour Botanical Conservatory, Point Defiance Park, Meadow Park Golf Course, the Point Defiance Boat House and Marina, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, the Tacoma Nature Center and six Community Centers.  The Business & Administrative Services Manager provides oversight of a variety of specialized customer service, business, analytical and technical support services for the department.  Provide on-going assistance to the Director, Deputy Directors and managers in strategic and operational planning, organizing and coordinating all programs, functions and activities.  

The Business and Administrative Service Manager is the lead liaison to the district’s central business operations division and is the primary interface for the following areas:

  • Technology & Business Analytics
  • Visitor Services & Admissions/Registration Support
  • Budget & Finance
  • HR/Volunteers & Administrative Services


In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

  • Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
  • Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
  • Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
  • Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
  • Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards

Essential Duties

Distinguishing characteristics:
The primary responsibility of the Business & Administrative Services Manager is to take a leadership role in nurturing sustainable workplace practices and methods that ensure the continued success and growth of the department and organization, and achievement of the MPT’s mission.

This goal will be achieved by ensuring that they, and employees for whom they are responsible, perform their respective tasks and duties in a manner that meets the following standards:  
 

  • Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
  • Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
  • Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
  • Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
  • Approach duties in a collaborative manner always focusing on delivering highest levels of customer satisfaction, both internally and externally.

Essential Duties
  • Assist the Director by providing leadership on a departmental wide basis to ensure that public services are provided in alignment with District strategic objectives.
  • Serve as the department liaison with district strategic planning, finance, human resources, and other district-wide business support divisions within central operations.
  • As designated, acts in the director's absence by attending meetings, making decisions, and providing departmental leadership.
  • Plan, organize and direct the Parks and Recreation Information Technology functions, including needs assessment, equipment acquisition and replacement, software selection, problem solving, user support and programming as needed.
  • Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to the Parks and Recreation Business Services functions, including budget preparation, monthly budget updates, and attendance. Coordinate business plan updates both internally and through consulting services if required.
  • Develop and prepare the annual preliminary budget for areas of responsibility; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; analyze budget records and operating costs; forecast expenditures, recommend capital expenditures and revise budgets according to established procedures; assist in monitoring revenues and expenses in compliance with the current Park Board approved budget.
  • Plan, organize and direct the parks and recreation customer/visitors services related to registration, admissions, membership, group sales and revenue share programs.
  • Manage revenue share and facility lease agreements
  • Manage contracts for food & beverage, retail services and revenue share programs as needed.
  • Plan, organize and direct customer-facing processes; assure best practices and outcomes from the utilization of Business Analytics software, Registration and Point of Sale systems.  Leverage information from data analytics to increase revenues and customer loyalty; direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports extracting trends from data and empirical knowledge, and developing the most efficient plans for business operations.
  • Assists the Director with implementing the department vision and assist in leading the department for maximum employee productivity and morale through hiring, disciplining, evaluating employee performance, investigating and resolving grievances and other human resources actions.
  • Develop and prepare the annual preliminary budget for areas of responsibility; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; analyze budget records and operating costs; forecast expenditures, recommend capital expenditures and revise budgets according to established procedures; assist in monitoring revenues and expenses in compliance with the current Park Board approved budget.
  • In coordination with deputy directors and managers, oversee an effective and efficient use of the department budget.
  • Motivate and lead a high performance management team; mentor direct reports to cultivate skills
  • Analyzes organizational needs, analyzes trends, reviews statistics and opportunities and communicates information to the director.
  • Seeks and identifies initiatives and/or processes that advance operational goals, including financial, customer service, and mission.
  • Ensures that department conforms to local, state and federal governmental regulations, worker safety and other applicable rules and requirements.
  • Maintain professional knowledge through such means as attending conferences, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional organizations.
  • Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff through effective utilization of the Employee Performance Evaluation Program; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; plan, coordinate and arrange for appropriate employee training programs to provide for opportunity for advancement and to acquire necessary skills.
  • Oversee department Alternative Workforce program to include the management of apprenticeship, internship and volunteer coordination.
  • Attend a variety of staff and administrative meetings and represent parks and recreation on District committees; prepare and deliver oral presentations.
  • Implement divisional responsibilities within the departmental Strategic Planning directives and initiatives; establish divisional benchmarks and performance measurement objectives in accordance with the adopted comprehensive Strategic Plan for the District.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Parks and Recreation Administration or a related field, and 5+ years’ increasing responsibility (equivalent education/experience may be substituted for stated requirements).
  • Demonstrated customer service skills; ability to develop and sustain effective working relationships within the organization and with outside vendors; superior interpersonal skills; ability to work with diverse personalities; tactful; mature; flexible.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks.

Additional Information

Environment:

  • Standard office work environment.
  • Constant interruptions.

Physical abilities:
  • Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a keyboard.
  • Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
  • Standing for extended periods.
  • Walking.
  • Climbing stairs.
  • Kneeling or crouching.
  • Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
  • Seeing to read and prepare records and reports.
  • Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds.

Hazards:
  • Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.

METRO PARKS TACOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability or any other merit factor. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
 
MPT employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
 
MPT is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource (253) 305-1089 or angelas@tacomaparks.com.
 
Employment is subject to a national background check.
 
This position is an at-will position with no written or implied contractual agreement.

OVERVIEW (more detailed information can be found at MPT Benefit Information)

Life Insurance:
   Provided at no cost to the employee through Unum, amount is equal to annual salary up to $200,000. Benefits will reduce at age 70.

Retirement Plan: All employees are covered under the Public Employees' Retirement System through the Washington State Department of Retirement Services (DRS). 

Medical Coverage and Dental Coverage:   Metro Parks Tacoma pays 90% of the total cost of medical/dental coverage for employees and their dependents. Coverage begins the first of the month following the date of employment. Medical coverage is offered through Kaiser. Dental options include Delta Dental Service and Willamette Dental.

Health Care and Day Care Reimbursement Accounts: A benefit plan that allows you to pay for health care or dependent care expenses with "before tax" dollars.  

Deferred Compensation (457 plan): Optional employee paid retirement savings plans are available through  ICMA,WA State Deferred Comp Program, Empower and Mass Mutual.

Paid Holidays for career employees: New Years Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Two Floating Holidays are granted after successful completion of the 9 month probationary period. 

Vacation:  13.33 hours earned monthly (20 days per year).

Sick Leave: 8 hours earned monthly. 

Administrative Leave: 40 hours granted per year.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) –SupportLinc provides emotional wellbeing and work-life balance resources to keep you at your best. Administered by CuraLinc Healthcare, the program offers guidance to help you address and resolve everyday issues at no cost to you or your family. Features include:
 
Kinside - A child care benefit, connecting you with open spots and discounts of up to 20 percent at top daycares,  preschools, camps and after school programs.
 
Community Center Fitness Pass - All Metro Parks Tacoma employees get a Staff Pass to use at our community centers.The All Center Pass allows access to all four centers – Center at Norpoint, Eastside Community Center, People’s Center and STAR Center – plus three indoor pools, all semi-outdoor fitness classes, and our exciting new online virtual community center.


Did you know… Benefits at Metro Parks Tacoma include more than the great options for medical, dental and vision. There is so much more to our overall compensation package. Here are a few highlights:

  • Beyond Medical, Dental and Vision: All medical plans include Naturopathy, Massage therapy and Chiropractic care (some restrictions apply). See the benefits summaries for more information.
  • An Ounce of Prevention is Better Than a Pound of Cure: Stay ahead of the game by taking advantage of the quality preventative care our plans have to offer. Preventative care is covered at 100% so you are not charged the deductible or pay co-insurance for preventative care. See the benefits summaries for more information.
  • Tax Free Health Accounts: MPT offers Flexible Spending Account options that allow you to set aside money on a pretax basis for out of pocket medical and/or childcare expenses. Sign up at the start of the year with open enrollment. If you have chosen the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), you will receive  a Health Savings Account with an employer provided contribution. Check out the benefits page for more information.
  • Be Ready for Retirement: Retirement plan options include the required PERS contributions AND also several Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) Options. Retirement savings can help you set yourself up for success now (lowering your federal income tax threshold through savings on a pre-tax basis) and later. Check out the benefits page for more information.  
  • Everyone Needs a Helping Hand: Employee Assistance Program – this program offers confidential, professional AND FREE 24/7 resources to all Metro Parks Tacoma employees. The program offers resources for things like: counseling, legal and financial services, ID theft victim resources, Daily living information, elder and child care, stress reduction tools, website access, newsletters, webinars and more. 
  • Preparing for the Unexpected: Life Insurance & Accidental Death/Dismemberment Insurance is paid for by MPT and at no cost career employees . The amount is equal to your annual salary up to $200k. Check out the benefits page for more information.
  • Getting Fit: Fitness Center Pass – ALL MPT employees are eligible to use our fitness facilities and even participate in many class at various community centers for FREE! 
  • Checking Out All That MPT Offers the Community: We are bringing back the Familiarization Pass in 2022 – Employees are provided an annual familiarization pass that becomes their passport to explore a variety of opportunities available throughout the District. More information to come!
  • Supporting Work/Life Balance: Alternative Work Arrangements – Some positions have the option to remote work upon meeting requirements. This is a great benefit as it allows MPT to reduce our carbon footprint and employees to achieve better work/life balance. 
  • Taking a Break: All MPT employees receive sick leave and career employees receive excellent Sick, Vacation and Holiday leave packages. 
  • Making a Difference: There are multiple ways to make a difference beyond the work you do. MPT employees can contribute to the Legacy Campaign through payroll deduction (or one time payment). You can also participate in a Day of Service with permission from your supervisor, be a member of the dragon boat team, donate blood at one of our member blood drives, or volunteer with our partner organizations.
  • Family Support: Kinside helps you find the childcare you need to make work, work. Browse Kinside’s nationwide network for up-to-date openings at daycares, preschools, camps and after school programs you’ll love. 

Note: THIS BENEFIT OVERVIEW IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED HEREIN MAY BE MODIFIED AND/OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.

 



 

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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Parks and Recreation Administration or a related field, and 5+ years' increasing responsibility or equivalent education/experience?
  • Yes
  • No
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Please explain, in detail, your specific experience and skill sets as it relates to the job description.

Required Question

Agency
Metro Parks Tacoma
Address
4702 S. 19th St.

Tacoma, Washington, 98405