Parks Manager bei City of Melbourne, FL

About the Department

The incumbent performs administrative and professional work in directing and managing the overall maintenance operations of the City's Parks Division involving parks, City facilities, roadways, medians, right-of-ways, cemeteries and other public grounds maintenance operations. Work is guided by City rules and regulations and park maintenance principles. Supervision is exercised over maintenance supervisors and crew leaders.

Position Duties

• Administers and prepares annual budget for the Parks Division and monitors budget expenditures and Parks Capital Improvement Program.
• Supervises and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, polices, and priorities for the Parks Division; identifies resource needs; recommends and implements policies and procedures.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; and maintains records on employees.
• Supervises and manages subordinate personnel.
• Plans, supervises, and reviews the work plan for the Parks Division; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns work activities and projects; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
• Performs public relations duties and serves as technical advisor to citizens, boards, and other City departments and organizations.
• Investigates and responds to inquiries and complaints relating to citizen use of parks/public sites and facilities.
• Directs the research, analysis and preparation of special reports, studies and surveys.
• Responsible for the annual Tree City application including compiling data and proof of compliance.
• Manages sales of cemetery plots, issues Cemetery Deeds, and coordinates activities with funeral homes.
• Purchases required fertilizer, pesticides, chemicals, supplies, and equipment necessary for parks maintenance.
• Directs and assists in the design, layout and installation of parks, playgrounds, and landscaping; reviews request for proposals and bidding contracts; oversees and monitor construction; ensures compliance with grant requirements and appropriate contract and laws.
• Provides input on grant submittals, proposals, and applications.
• Stays updated on new trends and innovations in the field of park maintenance, ground maintenance, turf management, facility maintenance, equipment, and national playground safety inspector standards/benchmarks.
• Maintains safety inspections and exercise administrative oversight of division equipment and repairs to ensure security, safety, inventory controls, and those parks are maintained in a sanitary and attractive condition.
• Assists with CAPRA standards, documents, EOC’s, ensuring standards are followed, compiles required data, and other assignments to assist with re-accreditation.
• Assists with special events and works as a team with the Recreation and Golf Divisions.
• Performs other assigned duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 9 years of progressively responsible parks management/supervisor experience; or 
• Associate’s Degree and 7 years of progressively responsible parks management/supervisor experience; or 
• Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of progressively responsible parks management/supervisory experience. 
• Experience must have been with a public park agency.
• Must have proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Suite; Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe.
• May be designated as Assigned Personnel and be required to work during a declared emergency.

• Must possess or obtain within three (3) months of hire any necessary FEMA training as required by the department director. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license. Applicants who possess a valid out of state driver’s license must obtain the Florida Driver’s license within 10 days of employment.

Other Qualifications

• Knowledge of objectives and principles of public park maintenance.
• Knowledge of management and budgeting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management techniques; chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides and their application, personal protective equipment, and Safety Data Sheets.
• Knowledge of facilities, equipment and supplies supporting a parks maintenance function.
• Knowledge of new playground equipment and repairs, and various types of surfacing.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, wells including installation and repairs.
• Knowledge of turf management, ballfield maintenance, arboriculture, horticulture and landscape principles and practices.
• Knowledge of contract administration and contract provisions related to assigned activities.
• Knowledge of cemetery principles and practices.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of public relations methods.
• Knowledge of emergency management and weather-related event planning, preparation and recovery methods.
• Ability to provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Parks Division.
• Ability to plan and direct the work activities of parks maintenance and to recommend and implement goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient parks services.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
• Ability to inspect, monitor and administer park projects.
• Ability to establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to prepare operations and maintenance cost estimates and project estimates.
• Ability to research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques.
• Ability to express oneself clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle conflicting requests for service in a diplomatic manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, and the public.

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, and walk.
• Ability to travel to different sites and locations.
• Ability to grasp objects.
• Ability to see, read, write, and speak conversation and symbols in English.
• Ability to hear and comprehend conversation spoken at various tones of   voice and various speeds in English.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and related departmental equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to push, pull and hold items up to 10 lbs. for time periods not to exceed 10 minutes.
• Ability to work regularly scheduled hours.
• Availability to work at various hours of the day and night to attend departmental projects, special events, meetings, and handle occasional problems.
• Ability to work in a variety of undesirable weather conditions, working conditions such as noise and fumes, and in confined spaces, heights, and depths.