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Title: Deputy Director of Facilities and Enterprise Operations

Organization: PARDS: Administration

Department: Park & Recreation Admin

Location: Parks

Rate of Pay: $82,508.12

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.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver’s License.

Relevant professional certifications in parks and recreation, public administration, facility management, project management, aquatics, athletics, turf/grounds, or related disciplines are preferred when applicable to the assigned portfolio.

Independence & Judgement

Receives instructions as to work results to be attained; responsible for recognizing moderately complex problems and taking responsibility for resolving them; refers very complex problems to supervisor; otherwise just reports on problem and solution after the fact; results monitored for soundness and judgment.

Initiative & Ingenuity

Progressive level of specialization requiring a large amount of interpretation and non-standard responses to varied situations; must know where to go for answers (not all sitting there in procedures manual); must take multiple factors into account; control over priorities.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Supervises and directs a group of sufficient size or complexity to require the use of supervisory subordinates.

Financial Responsibility

Calculates amounts due, using some judgment; receives and processes larger amounts (several thousand dollars on one day not uncommon); balances receipts and cash from one or more other employees; monitors budget; brings problems to attention of supervisor; has substantive input into overall organizational budget.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Lots of contact with highly varied groups involving sensitive or difficult interactions that require persuasion and negotiations.

Physical Demands

Office job with little or occasional light physical effort. Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally or a negligible amount of energy frequently to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; responsible for handing out to and retrieving property/equipment from employees and keeping inventory; use of agency vehicle.

Working Conditions

Office job, no adverse conditions.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.



The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.



Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.

The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.

Starting in fiscal year 2025, employees will have access to flexible scheduling options as part of our commitment to work-life balance.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.