BREVARD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TOURISM DEVELOPMENT OFFICE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the administrative direction of an Assistant County Manager and Director of Tourism, performs skilled administrative and management work coordinating operations, departments and programs within the Tourism Development Office including finance/accounting, beach renourishment/park special projects, Capital Facilities projects, Visitor Services, Research, the Space Coast Sports Commission, the Space Coast Film Commission, and multiple grants which support these and other tourism-related projects, programs, and initiatives. Supervision is given to professional and clerical staff.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (NOTE: The listed duties are illustrative only and are not intended to describe each and every function which may be performed in the job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)
Responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing grants for programs, including beach improvement and renourishment and capital facilities. Also responsible for managing capital projects such as the Lori Wilson Park project.
Attends travel and consumer trade shows and develops and expands relationships with community partners in order to promote and enhance tourism opportunities throughout the County.
Directs the completion of grant applications for properties and programs which enhance tourism opportunities throughout Brevard County.
Manages the Visitor Information Center and associated staff in Cocoa Beach.
Plans, organizes and implements programs and specials events which promote tourism in Brevard County. Leads special projects as assigned by the Director.
Responsible for overseeing projects funded by the Tourism Development Tax, including making recommendations relating to new or enhanced parks and related facilities, directing the acquisition, development, land management, and maintenance of these parks and facilities, coordinating construction programs, negotiating contracts with architectural and engineering firms, and coordinating and working with consultants on the design and construction.
Directs, supervises and evaluates a support staff of professionals and clerical employees.
Responsible for oversight of the Tourism Development Office financial activities, including planning, organizing, and monitoring various budgets and financial statements.
Responsible for managing office operations including oversight of policies and procedures and implementation of efficiencies within the Tourism Development
Serves as the second person in charge behind the Director, attends events, meetings and other activities when the Director is not available.
Performs related work as required. REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hospitality or a closely related field. Preferred MBA or Master’s Degree in Administration, Business, Hospitality or related field.
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Fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in operations, management or tourism development in a medium to large organization, including ten (10) years in a responsible supervisory capacity.
Additional qualifying education and/or experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, or abilities may be substituted one for the other on a year for year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Driver’s license and maintain said license during the term of employment.
In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (NOTE: The knowledge, skills, and abilities identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills, and abilities may be applicable for individual positions.)
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of tourism development activities. Thorough knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations applicable to tourism development. Thorough knowledge of current developments, literature, and practices related to promotion and advertising, motion pictures and television, capital facilities, visitor information centers, art and cultural programs and special events. Good knowledge of grant acquisition and management. Good knowledge of management and administration techniques and practices. Ability to negotiate and manage outside contracts with vendors. Ability to effectively direct the operations of a tourism development activity. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Management and supervisory ability.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work is mainly sedentary.
Revised effective 08/1/2019; supersedes CD# 1700, titled Tourism Development Office Director, dated 06/12/2014. |