Job Summary:

This position provides highly responsible and complex support to the Community Placemaking Director. In coordination with Division Managers, this position directs, manages and coordinates the activities, operations, and strategic direction of the Library, Cultural Services and Recreation divisions including strategic and master planning, budget, cost-recovery, grants, marketing purchasing, safety, records and information systems, programs and services. This position supervises and directs assigned supervisory and professional staff, and coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies.

This position will also be tasked with leading other major departmental or interdepartmental projects as assigned. Examples may include: coordination with nonprofit friends groups and community partners, creating and implementing department-wide programs including process improvement, workplace culture, internships and grant writing.

The salary range for this position is $132,699.00- $192,414.00 per year with a hiring range of $132,699.00 - $162,556.00, depending on qualifications and experience.

First reading of applicants to take place on Monday, 10.26.26.

A current resume is required, and a cover letter is preferred.

The City of Loveland's new Community Placemaking Department is seeking a dynamic, visionary leader that will support the Library, Cultural Services, and Recreation Divisions as the first Deputy Community Placemaking Director. These historically significant service areas collaborate alongside other department divisions including Parks, Open Lands and Trails, Golf, Planning, and Administration. This team of 170 has redefined their collective purpose and critical impact in the language of Community Placemaking, where PLACE represents our purpose of Providing Lifelong Access to Connections and Experiences.

The Deputy Community Placemaking Director serves as a member of the Department Leadership Team and regularly participates in meetings of the city's Executive Leadership Team.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of:

• Accountability & Integrity
• Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust
• Collaboration, Innovation
• Safety
• Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness.

Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance. Please view our video Working at Loveland to learn more about our exceptional Loveland community and the benefits of working for the City.

Essential Functions:

• Provides administrative management oversight of the Library, Cultural Services and Recreation divisions.
• Serve as Acting Community Placemaking Director in the absence of the Director.
• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the Community Placemaking Department.
• Coordinate and manage Community Placemaking performance metrics collection, analysis, and reporting, including updates to City and department strategic plans.
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
• Conduct a variety of organizational and operational studies. Recommend modifications to existing departmental programs, policies, and procedures.
• Review and analyze programs, operations and associated costs and cost-recovery forecasting division progress with regard to stated objectives and future needs.
• Collaborate with Communication & Engagement ensuring alignment of strategic priorities and support effective communication and engagement efforts.
• Serve as a community liaison on various commissions and assist with community projects.
• Negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
• Participates in intergovernmental programs.
• Work requires the exercise of discretion in performing daily activities based on a complete knowledge of Community Placemaking policies, procedures, and operations.
• Coordinate and manage Community Placemaking safety programs, training, and reporting. Ensure all city safety regulations are communicated and followed.
• Manages department accreditations and reaccreditations.
• Ensure that the department is in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, such as, but not limited to EEOC, Title VI and ADA in accordance with City, State and Federal law.
• Will attend relevant city Board and Commission meetings, including: Library Board, Cultural Services Board, Visual Arts Commission, and Parks and Recreation Commission.
• Regular attendance at relevant Nonprofit meetings, including: Friends of the Loveland Public Library, Parks and Recreation Foundation, and MOSAIC.

Other Job Functions:

• Prepare a variety of complex correspondence, memoranda, studies, and reports.
• Knowledge of practices and principles of organizational and financial management, public administration ethics, and local government.
• Knowledge of cost-recovery best practices for public programs.
• Inspire, motivate and lead staff and volunteers in a highly professional manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Level and Management Expectations:

Deputy Director:

• Oversees department and is responsible for high-level strategic decisions, formulating, administering, and communicating policies and procedures.
• Develops and implement plans and objectives for the department in an effective and innovative manner.
• Provides complex guidance and manages matters of significance.
• Directs some operational, financial, and hiring decisions within the department.
• Collaborates with director leadership team to develop innovative solutions and propose those to senior leadership.
• Regularly advises, interacts, communicates, and collaborates with executive leadership, reporting directly to the City Manager or Deputy City Manager.
• Ownership of short to long-term strategy execution and operational direction in alignment with policy and executive leadership objectives.
• Develops, coordinates, and maintains strategic and operational plans consistent with the company's strategic direction.
• Oversees and reports on results to senior management.
• Retains a diverse, highly qualified staff and provides career coaching, growth, and personal development for direct/indirect report employees.
• Champions and embodies the company's mission, vision, values, and culture.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Public Administration, Recreation, Library Science, Arts and Culture, Business or any field related to the position required.
• Graduate Degree preferred.

Experience:

• 5 years' experience of progressively responsible oversight & leadership in Libraries, Arts, Culture, Recreation, public administration or related field required.
• 2 years supervisory experience required.
• An equivalent combination of education and or experience may substitute for the education requirements on a year for year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of public libraries, community recreation, arts and cultural services.
• Knowledge of communications strategies used for information and promotion.
• Prepare and administer large program budgets.
• Considerable knowledge on cost-recovery best practices for public programs.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Write clear and concise reports, memoranda, emails, and letters.
• Develop comprehensive plans from general instructions.
• Interpret, apply, and ensure departmental compliance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Accomplish assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision and with only general directions.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications.
• Read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints. Write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to elected officials, city management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Establish and maintain satisfactory work relations with department directors and the public.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent minimal physical effort typically found in clerical work. Primarily sedentary, may occasionally lift and carry light objects. Walking and/or standing as needed and minimal.
• Frequent exposure to routine office noise and equipment.
• Occasional exposure to hazards typically found in general office environments where there is rarely to no exposure to injury or accident.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie, and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!

Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Two (2) Medical plans, Dental, Vision (for self/ spouse/ children)
• A Dedicated, exclusive Employee Health and Wellness Center
• Discounted Chilson Center passes
• Paid vacation, holidays, floating holidays, and medical leave
• Flexible spending including Dependent Care
• Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability, and voluntary Critical Illness Coverage
• Retirement 401a, 457, Roth (pre-& post tax) and company match
• A Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary 529 College Invest program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Program
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Market based pay & regular performance reviews
• Local Government employment is eligible for Public Loan Forgiveness Program

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

The City of Loveland participates in E-Verify. In accordance with E-Verify requirements, upon your date of hire the City of Loveland will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify Notice of Participation. Learn more about your right to work. Visit E-Verify.gov for more information.

Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a background check including criminal sex offender search.