Superintendent - Parks

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Superintendent - Parks utilizes strong people management skills to coordinate, supervise, schedule and review the work of the parks North, South and Right-of-Way crews. Assigns projects to be done, coordinates activities and reviews progress. Handles personnel matters, hires, evaluates, trains and terminates employees.  Develops estimates and administers several units of the budget and makes recommendations to the Assistant Director.

DUTIES :

• Coordinates the activities and work assignments of North, South and Right-of-Way crews. Consults with field supervisors concerning work projects, maintenance of parks, personnel and scheduling.
• Facilitates equipment needs of the division. Prepares purchase requests for ordering materials and supplies for park operations, including obtaining specifications for new equipment and repairs.
• Performs personnel related duties including hiring, training, coaching, performance evaluations, and discipline.
• Coordinates and oversees landscape and beautification projects with park staff and contractors, as well as special maintenance programs. 
• Performs outdoor inspections and surveys of parks, trees, trails, and field sites.
• Assures safety standards and departmental procedures are followed. Conducts monthly safety meetings.
• Reviews and handles complaints from citizens. Assists with public relations by giving informational speeches to various groups.  Regularly attends Parks and Recreation Board and similar meetings and periodically makes presentations.
• Coordinates with key parks and recreation staff management, citizen volunteer groups, and other city departments on various activities that need assistance from the Parks Division.
• Keeps Director and Assistant Director informed of projects. 
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation or related field from an accredited college or university.

2. Must obtain Texas Department of Agriculture Certified Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator   License in plant pest control, weed control, and right-of-way control within six months. 

3. Valid Texas driver's license with acceptable driving record (must obtain TX driver’s license       within 90 days).

4. Three years experience in a professional level related role.

5. Demonstrated prior supervisory experience.

OR

6. An equivalent combination of education, experience, certification and/or licenses sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

PREFERRED:

1. Five years experience in a professional level related role.

2. Project management experience.

3. National Playground Safety Institute Certified Playground Inspector.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Knowledge of excellent management skills to coordinate personnel and projects, equipment, pesticides, and fertilizers. Knowledge of budget and purchase orders. Ability to prepare plans, specifications, and draft policies, agreements, contracts, etc. Ability to operate personal computer. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

Attendance is an essential function of this position. The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work more than 40 hours a week. This position provides services or performs duties for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations. These may include services or duties different from those performed in the usual course and scope of your job. In the event of an evacuation, the incumbent in this position may be required to remain to perform needed services.

Overall Position Strength Demands

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Salary : $74,734 - $93,434