Deputy Quality of Life Director

Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Hiring Range: $130,000 to $164,000 annually, depending on qualifications Are you ready to make a profound impact on your community? We're seeking a visionary leader to join our team as Deputy Quality of Life Director, overseeing the critical divisions that directly shape the quality of life for our citizens.
If you're passionate about driving positive change, optimizing services, and making a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve, this is the role for you.
Join us in our mission to create a brighter, more vibrant future for the City of Olathe, where your leadership will play a pivotal role in shaping the path to 2040 and beyond.
First review of applications will begin after October 30, 2023.
For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.
The Deputy Quality of Life Director will manage, plan, direct, and oversee the activities and operations of assigned divisions of the Department which encompasses all aspects of Parks and Recreation, Housing, Community Enhancement (Code Enforcement), Animal Control, Library, and Information Technology.
The Deputy Director will provide strategic support to the Department Director and serve as Acting Director as needed.
The role will also assist with change management as needed to merge/enhance culture.
Key Responsibilities Manage and direct the operations, services, and activities of assigned divisions/teams within the department.
Develop and administer departmental goals, objectives and procedures, including 5-year plan.
Plan, direct, and coordinate through subordinate level managers the divisional work plans, including assigned projects and programmatic areas.
Coach/lead, motivate, develop, and evaluate assigned personnel.
Monitor and evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of divisions utilizing City provided tools.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Assist in the development of divisional operating budgets and capital improvement programs.
Respond to City Council requests, issues, and concerns.
Make oral presentations to staff, community groups, and the City Council.
Represent divisions to all internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure all customer service requests are resolved; respond to public inquiries in a courteous manner, resolve complaints in an effective and timely manner.
Assume responsibilities of the Quality of Life Director as needed.
Experience and Education Guidelines: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be: Experience: Six to eight years of broad and increasingly responsible experience in local government and/or private industry, including at least five years administrative and/or supervisory responsibility are required.
Education: Bachelor's Degree with major course work in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field is required.
Preference is given to candidates with a Masters of Business or Public Administration.
Licenses & Certifications: N/A