THE POSITION
Douglas County - Fairgrounds
Full Time Position / Position works 40 hours per week, includes excellent full-family benefit package, PERS/OPSRP retirement and availability of deferred compensation retirement savings.
Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only). Availability is subject to center waitlist.
Job Summary:
This position serves as director of the fairgrounds complex and plans, organizes and directs management both independently and jointly with the Board of County Commissioners and a five member advisory board. As director, serve as advisor to the Board of Commissioners on all fairgrounds complex related areas and fulfill objective established by the Commissioners. Serve as liaison between the fairgrounds complex advisory board and the community. The director is actively involved in program and event development.
Essential Functions:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.
Develop, manage, organize, implement and evaluate operations of fairgrounds complex, both independently and jointly with advisory committee. Develop procedures, policies and other support systems for efficient operations to meet current and long-range goals.
Represent and market fairgrounds complex activities and programs with business associations and the community to promote support and positive public relations. Respond to, and effectively resolve, inquiries, complaints or problems affecting services.
Serve as principal liaison between fairgrounds complex, Board of Commissioners and advisory board to generate revenue to support department programs.
Prepare and administer annual budget; present to budget committee; monitor fiscal expenditures and revenues. Explore alternative funding sources. Research, prepare and submit grant applications.
Supervise support staff through operations and business managers; offer assistance as needed and determine best solution when problems arise. Train staff and ensure compliance with standards. Final approval of all selection, promotion and termination of employees. Assume responsibility for work performed within complex. Establish and interpret policy and procedure.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required, will be considered. however, one of the following is preferred:
Bachelor's degree in business management, recreation, sports and/or facility management and four years progressively responsible work experience which includes management experience.
Eight years progressively satisfactory equivalent combination of formal education and work experience in fair, park and recreation management or facility operation on a large scale which includes four years supervisory/management experience.
Required
At time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon drivers license
Regular and consistent attendance
Knowledge of:
Thorough knowledge of principles, methods, and techniques of effective administration including public relations, personnel management and fiscal management to develop, implement, and evaluate programs; thorough knowledge of policies, techniques, and ethics as applied to modern fairground complex programs, goals, and objectives.
Skill in:
Report writing and budget administration; public relations; event promotion.
Ability to:
Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; formulate and implement operational and administrative policies; plan, develop and evaluate funding requirements; prepare and justify budget requests; perform short and long-range financial planning; analyze and evaluate operations and develop and implement corrective action to resolve problems; establish and maintain record keeping systems and reports; make decisions independently in accordance with established policies and procedures, establish new policies when applicable and use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities; supervise, motivate and lead support staff; utilize problem identification and resolution techniques; remain calm and use good judgment during confrontational or high pressure situations; maintain effective and professional relationships with Board of Commissioners, other employees, advisory board, foundation and friends of the museum boards, state museum officials, committees, vendors, community groups, media and the public.
SCREENING & EVALUATION
Background Investigation : While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this position may be required to pass a
criminal history background and credit check
as part of a contingent offer of employment. Conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual from employment.
Position requires driving. Finalist will be required to provide a court print driving record that meets the Douglas County Driver Policy, as part of contingent offer of employment.
To learn more about this position, please review the position classification.
Questions?
Contact Human Resources by e-mail at
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or ph: (541) 440-4405
Douglas County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Douglas County Statement on Equal Employment Opportunity
If you require any special assistance at any point during the application or selection process and would like to request an accommodation due to a disability, please e-mail a description of your request to Human Resources.
Douglas County offers a competitive benefit package for employees working in positions budgeted to work 30 or more hours per week. The benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, a confidential employee assistance program, deferred compensation account options, and more. Information on county-sponsored benefits can be found at
http://www.co.douglas.or.us/hr/benefits.asp . Vacation and sick leave accrual policies are described in
Douglas County Personnel Rule 9 . Benefit options and leave accruals may vary if position includes membership in a collective bargaining unit (union).
Douglas County is a PERS employer. After meeting specific pre-defined service criteria, eligible employees join the
Public Employees Retirement System
(PERS) for retirement benefits.
Please contact the Human Resources Department with questions regarding the benefits associated with this position.
ph: (541) 440-4405
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