510 - Deputy Director of Facilities and Enterprise Operations

Job Summary

The Deputy Director of Parks, Facilities & Enterprise Operations provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for the Parks & Recreation Department's parks, grounds, cemetery, facilities, enterprise operations, asset stewardship, maintenance systems, and project delivery functions. Reporting directly to the Parks & Recreation Director, the position translates departmentwide priorities into coordinated operational plans that protect public assets, strengthen preventive maintenance, improve park and facility conditions, support enterprise performance, and expand PARD's internal technical and project delivery capabilities. The Deputy Director creates cross-divisional coordination while preserving the operational and financial accountability of each assigned division and may serve as Acting Director when designated.

Competencies

Customer Service
Employee Development
Cultural Competence
Conflict Management
Dependable & Trustworthy
Departmentwide Perspective
Effective Communication
Purpose & Vision
Problem Solving
Strategic Thinking
Leadership
Achieves Results
Decision Making
Financial Stewardship
Planning & Prioritization
Collaboration & Partnership Development

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

Directs, coordinates, and evaluates assigned parks maintenance, cemetery, facility, enterprise, asset management, and project delivery operations.

Establishes and monitors departmentwide standards for safety, maintenance, appearance, preventive maintenance, beautification, landscaping, irrigation, chemical application, grounds, facilities, and public asset stewardship.

Provides executive oversight of the Brownsville Sports Park, Event Center, Golf operations, and other assigned enterprise or specialized facilities while maintaining appropriate operational and financial accountability.

Directs Projects & Capital Delivery and coordinates all PARD project portfolios, including planning, prioritization, tracking, reporting, internal delivery, interdepartmental coordination, contracted work, and closeout.

Develops and oversees the Capital Improvement Construction Team by integrating dedicated project teammates with qualified skilled teammates from 512 and other divisions when appropriate.

Evaluates project delivery methods based on scope, safety, complexity, cost, schedule, funding requirements, internal capability, procurement requirements, and risk; recommends in-house, interdepartmental, contracted, or professional-service delivery as appropriate.

Coordinates departmentwide use of specialized equipment, vehicles, trades, and technical expertise to reduce unnecessary duplication and maximize City resources while protecting each home division's primary responsibilities.

Strengthens work planning, work order management, preventive maintenance, inspections, asset management, inventory control, equipment utilization, project tracking, and performance measurement.

Develops operational plans for parks, trails, irrigation, forestry/landscape functions, cemetery operations, enterprise facilities, and other assigned assets and services.

Assists the Director with capital planning, Master Plan implementation, contracts, procurement, agreements, operational policies, emergency response, and long-term asset management.

Coordinates with Engineering/Public Works, Finance, Procurement, EPMO, BCIC, utilities, contractors, consultants, and other City or community partners as required for projects and facility operations.

Prepares and helps administer assigned operating, enterprise, maintenance, and project budgets; monitors financial and operational performance and identifies risks, efficiencies, and corrective actions.

Selects, coaches, motivates, develops, and evaluates assigned managers, supervisors, skilled trades teammates, and other staff; promotes certifications, cross-training, succession planning, and internal advancement.

Coordinates with the other Deputy Director on departmentwide staffing, special events, training, shared equipment, emergency response, and other cross-functional priorities.

Represents the Department at City Commission, boards, public meetings, project meetings, partner meetings, professional conferences, and other public or intergovernmental settings.

Responds to complex facility, maintenance, enterprise, project, safety, and community concerns consistent with City policy and the Director's strategic direction.

Serves as Acting Parks & Recreation Director when designated and performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

Ph.D./J.D./P.E., etc. (no experience), or master's degree plus three years of experience, or bachelor's degree plus five years of experience, or associate's degree plus seven years of experience, or high school graduation or GED plus nine years of experience.