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City of West Covina

Management
Department Head
July, 1997
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR

Job Summary
Under general direction, administers a department responsible for planning, organizing, and directing community recreation programs, senior services, community social services, public transportation programs, special community events, the Community Development Block Grant Program, and park plans and programs.

Essential Functions

1. Administers community related programs, activities and events through subordinate department staff.
   
   
2. Ensures that services and programs are provided according to related laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
   
   
3. Makes presentations to the City Council and public groups regarding program proposals and changes; advises the city council, City personnel and the public on Human Services issues.
   
   
4. Acts as Secretary to the Community Services and Senior Citizens, Commissions; establishes agendas and provides direction at monthly meetings.
   
   
5. Provides liaison to the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission for Prop A funding.
   
   
6. Selects department employees; reviews and evaluates performance; executes necessary disciplinary action.
   
   
7. Represents the City and acts as a liaison in discussions and planning of community projects with advisory groups, other public agencies, professional organizations or community groups.
   
   
8. Directs preparation of departmental budgets; makes budget presentations and justifies submissions.
   
   
9. Develops and implements new or revised programs based upon the changing needs of the community.

Non-essential Functions

1. Coordinates the preparation of grant applications and reports.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required Knowledge and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and resources of public, private, and inter-agency human services programs, including funding sources, grant administration; knowledge of public administration principles and practices; knowledge of laws affecting community programs and services; ability to make public presentations, prepare and present reports; direct staff, and manage a wide range of departmental operations.

Education: A Bachelor's Degree with major coursework in public administration, recreation administration, sociology or related field.

Experience: Five years of progressively more responsible experience in human services or a related field, two years of which must have been at a supervisory or management level.

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