Director's Assistant (AS04) - Parks Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nashville/jobs/newprint/4972702) Apply  Director's Assistant (AS04) - Parks Salary $70,122.52 Annually Location Nashville, TN Job Type Full-Time Civil Service Job Number 25256E Department Parks Division Support Services Opening Date 06/16/2025 Closing Date 6/30/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Position Description Metro Parks and Recreation is seeking a dedicated and professional executive assistant to serve as the Parks and Recreation Director’s Assistant . The qualified candidate will be highly skilled, and goal driven with strong attention to detail. This position performs high-level, often confidential administrative duties involved in a variety of management services essential to operation of the Metro Parks and Recreation department. Performs related duties as required. Metro’s Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of facilities and programs throughout Davidson County. Currently, the department oversees nearly 16,000 acres of open space, including 184 parks and 107 miles of greenway. Metro Parks offers after school programs for children, activities for seniors (55+), cultural arts classes, dog parks, fitness classes, nature programs, sports leagues, ice hockey, art galleries, and much more. It is the mission of Metro Parks and Recreation to sustainably and equitably provide everyone in Davidson County with an inviting network of parks and greenways that offer health, wellness and quality of life through recreation, conservation and community. This fast-paced, diverse, and multi-faceted environment might be just the place for you! Typical Duties + Screen and direct phone calls and visitors in a professional and courteous manner. + Prepare and process correspondence, minutes, business forms, reports and agendas. + Manage a very active and detailed calendar. + Make travel arrangements. + Schedule, plan and coordinate events. + Research data to prepare documents for review or presentation by the Director and/or leadership team. + Communicate accurately and professionally with a wide range of internal and external contacts. + Attend, participate in, and record meetings. + Handle and maintain integrity of privileged and confidential documents. + Lead or participate in special projects. + Supervise front office personnel, manage coverage schedule and absences, along with: + Assigns and reviews work + Manages leave requests + Evaluates employee performance + Counsels with and corrects employee performance as needed + Performs other duties as needed. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree and five (5) or more years of professional experience as an executive assistant providing high-level administrative support to a director or high-level manager. *Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.* LICENSE REQUIRED: Valid Driver License Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply. Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government. Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Degrees in business or related field of study + Experience writing correspondence, minutes, reports and agendas + Experience supervising office staff + Experience planning and coordinating events + Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite We are an equal opportunity employer. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville is committed to selecting the most qualified candidate for each of our roles. Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations. Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640. Full-time, Civil Service positions - 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service) 1 Sick Day per month 12 Paid Holidays per year Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions - 20 vacation days per year 3 Personal days per year 1 Sick Day per month 12 paid holidays per year Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information. Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered. 01 Do you have a valid Driver License? + Yes + No 02 What is the highest level of education you have completed? + No diploma + High School Diploma or equivalent + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree 03 What is the field of study you received your degree(s) in? 04 Indicate your years of professional experience as an executive assistant providing high-level administrative support to a director or high-level manager. + No Experience + Less than 1 year + 1 - 4 years + 5 - 6 years + 7 - 8 years + 9 or more years 05 Briefly describe your years of professional experience as an executive assistant providing high-level administrative support to a director or high-level manager. If no experience, please type "N/A". 06 Please describe your experience writing correspondence, minutes, reports and agendas. If no experience, please type "N/A". 07 Please describe your experience planning and coordinating events. If no experience, please type "N/A". 08 Indicate the Microsoft office applications you are proficient in. + Outlook + Word + Excel + Power Point + Access + OneNote + Publisher + Teams + One Note + None of the above Required Question Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Address Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210 Phone (615) 862-6640 Website http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email