Salary : $10,656.82 - $14,502.45 Monthly
Location : Santa Maria, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY 24-00134
Department: Recreation and Parks
Division: Rec & Parks - Parks
Opening Date: 06/21/2024
Closing Date: 7/22/2024 8:00 AM Pacific
OPPORTUNITY
Open: June 21, 2024
Close: July 22,2024, 8:00 AM
The City of Santa Maria, Recreation & Parks Department is recruiting for the position of Park Operations Manager (Business Leader job class). Please see below for specific positions and assignments.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
Under administrative direction, plans, coordinates, and manages the construction, maintenance, and restoration of parks, parkways, medians, street trees, and landscaped areas; develops regular and preventative maintenance plans, staffing schedules, and associated labor and material costs; administers maintenance contracts; manages grants; coordinates programs and services with other managers, service providers, advisory bodies, and community groups; provides professional, administrative, and technical support to the Assistant Recreation and Parks Director, Recreation and Parks Director, and the Recreation and Parks Commission; performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Park Operations Manager is a middle manager classification, having broad responsibility for a diverse variety of parks maintenance programs and services, including street trees, community and neighborhood parks, sports fields, forested areas, and open areas. This position reports to the Assistant Recreation and Parks Director and supports the Recreation and Parks Commission, and specific advisory groups. The Park Operations Manager is distinguished from the Recreation Manager by its specialized knowledge of park and landscape maintenance, and planning practices.
WHO WE ARE:
The City of Santa Maria is a full-service City with a City Council/City Manager form of government with over 700 employees and serves approximately 108,000 constituents. The City of Santa Maria is located on the beautiful central coast of California and covers over 23 square miles. The City has a harmonious balance of maintaining coastal and agricultural lands while promoting business. Santa Maria offers reasonably priced housing, community festivals, quality schools, and is in close proximity to beaches, cultural arts, a local airport, wineries, and higher education institutions.
REQUIRED SUBMITTALS:
-Application
-Resume with 4 references
-Cover letter highlighting experience and explaining interest in position.
DUTIES

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
Business Leader
These duties are a representative example; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department and organization
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, horticulture, landscape architecture, urban forestry, environmental science, or a closely related field; related increasingly responsible work experience may be substituted for education on a year-by-year basis.
• Four years of increasingly responsible work experience in the planning, development, and maintenance of parks or other landscaped areas, including two years of supervisory or management experience with both office staff and field staff.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
A valid Class C California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's Vehicle Insurance Policy. Ability to work extended hours.
KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Occupational Health and Safety Administration Act (OSHA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and related standards pertaining to tree trimming, pesticide applications, and safety practices, and applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Theories, principles and practices of parks development and maintenance, horticulture, and urban forestry. Landscape design principles and practices.
• Information sources and trends in the field of parks maintenance, including irrigation, fertilization, and planting programs.
• Grant writing and grant management.
• Project Management.
• Principles and practices of park/aquatic/urban forest/facilities management, horticulture, and landscaping.
• Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Section 22620, et seq., of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California, and Proposition 218
• Work safety standards, practices, and procedures.
• Pertinent laws and regulatory codes governing landscaping, accessibility, and maintenance operations.

DESIRED CORE COMPETENCIES
Middle Manager:

• Talent Development - Effective performers keep a continual eye on the talent pool to monitor skills and needs of team members. They expand staff skills through training, coaching, and development. They evaluate and articulate present performance and future potential.
• Organizing & Planning - Effective performers have strong organizing and planning skills that allow them to be highly productive and efficient, manage time wisely, and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks.
• Organization Knowledge - Effective performers understand the workings of a municipal organization, formal and informal policies, and structures, and know "how the place works."
• Relationship Building - Effective performers understand that a primary factor in success is establishing and maintaining productive relationships. They interact with people and are good at it. They devote appropriate time and energy to establishing and maintaining networks.
• Results Orientation - Effective performers maintain appropriate focus on outcomes and accomplishments, are motivated by achievement, and persist until the goal is reached.
• Industry Knowledge - Effective performers understand the general workings of local government within which the organization functions and maintain a current knowledge base.
• Written Communication - Effective performers write clearly and concisely, composing informative and convincing documents. They use written language to convey substance and intent with simplicity, accuracy, and clarity.
• Financial Acumen - Effective performers understand the financial framework of the organization. They are cost conscious and fiscally responsible and use financial data to make informed business decisions.
• Change Agility - Effective performers are adaptable, are effective in the face of ambiguity, and support an orientation for change.
• Technology Savvy - Effective performers use technology to be successful in their organizational role. They value technology and leverage existing and new technology to achieve efficiency.

SELECTION PROCESS

The completed electronic application packet will include the online application and electronic attachments of a resume, cover letter and 4 references. If not attached, your application will be considered incomplete
The most qualified candidates will be selected to appear before a panel for an oral interview that may also include a written exercise. The oral interview will tentatively take place on July 26, 2024. Those applicants invited to interview will be notified electronically at the e-mail address provided by each candidate through the application process. Therefore, it is the applicant's responsibility to provide an accurate email address and to allow their inbox to receive emails in regard to this recruitment. The oral panel will recommend the most qualified candidates to Eligibility List from where the new Recreation Coordinator may be selected. The Eligibility List will be established for future vacancies.If you have further job-related questions, please contact staff in the HR Division at 805-925-0951 x2203. If you are experiencing any technical (computer related) difficulties, please call the NEOGOV help line for technical assistance at 1-855-524-5627.
The following benefits vary by bargaining unit. For full benefit information please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding or compensation resolution available at
Retirement
The City of Santa Maria is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Your benefit factor is determined by the retirement formula, age, service credit and final compensation. Based upon your bargaining unit and hire date the benefit factor will vary.
Health Insurance
Medical Insurance is provided to employees and eligible dependents through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). There are four Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO's) and three Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO's) to choose from. The benefit amount varies per bargaining unit. See Memorandum of Understanding for eligibility requirements.
The City has a medical insurance benefit program which provides either payment towards the premium for the employee and eligible dependents, or cash payment if you and your dependent(s) already have health benefits. Evidence of major medical health insurance coverage is required for those employees who receive the cash payment.
Dental Insurance
Dental Insurance is provided to employees and eligible dependents through The Standard covering 100% of Preventive; 90% of Basic; and 60% of Major with a minimal deductible. The plan includes a Max Builder option rewarding insured employees and their dependents who use only a portion of their annual dental benefit maximum. The benefit amount varies per
bargaining unit.
Vision Insurance
Vision Insurance is available to employees and eligible dependents. Coverage is through VSP and covers an annual Well Vision exam and an allowance towards prescription glasses. The benefit amount varies per bargaining unit.
Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage
All employees working a minimum of thirty two (32) hours per week are eligible for Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. Supplemental life, spousal and dependent child options are also available. The benefit amount varies per bargaining unit.
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
All employees working a minimum of thirty two (32) hours per week, excluding Sworn Police and Fire shall participate in the short-term and long-term disability plan with coverage up to 66 2/3% of salary. Sworn Police and Fire are covered through their respective bargaining unit.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
The City offers a flexible spending account option for Dependent Care and Health Care Expenses. With these plans, employees can choose to place a portion of their earnings into a personal reimbursement account on a pre-tax basis. Doing so lowers employees' taxable income for the year and allows them to pay for their qualified dependent care and eligible health care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Employee Assistance Program
The City provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through AETNA for all full and part time employees and their eligible dependents. The confidential EAP program can refer employees to professional counselors and services that can help resolve emotional health, family and work-life issues, or provide help with childcare and eldercare assistance, financial and legal services, identity theft recovery services and daily living services.
Wellness Program
Offered to help employees gain knowledge, skills and motivation to improve the quality of their lives and well-being. The City's Wellness Program includes ergonomic evaluations, flu shots, and Wellness Workshops during lunch and after work.
Access to the Paul Nelson Aquatics Center for employee and immediate family members.Access to the Weight room at the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center for employee and immediate family members. Access to employee discounts and special offers on travel, entertainment, shopping, dining and services.
Mentorship Program
This professional development program of mentoring and job shadowing provides mentees with an opportunity to be mentored by experienced staff with the objective of developing specific skills and knowledge that will enhance the participants' leadership skills and promote professional growth.
Succession Planning
The academies are offered to all employees including those that are not yet in a supervisory role, but are interested in becoming leaders within the organization as well as our executive management team who have an interest in honing their skills and helping to prepare our future leaders. In addition to multiple leadership academies, the City offers quarterly Speaker Series, a corporate Toastmasters club available for City employees, site tours of various departments, and more.
Deferred Compensation
Employees may participate in the City's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan sponsored by either Empower or CalPERS Supplemental Income. The plan enables employees to save salary and earn interest on a tax-deferred basis. A City match is available based upon representation.
The City also provides an IRS approved 401(a) plan sponsored by Empower for managers represented by Non-Represented Full-Time Management & Confidential (NMAC).
Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP)
Based upon your bargaining unit the City may participate in a PEHP plan that will provide reimbursement for out-of-pocket cost of qualified medical expenses such as prescription drugs, doctor co-pays, eyeglasses and cover the reimbursement of medical insurance premiums upon separation or retirement.
Holidays
The City offers seven (7) paid holidays per year. In addition, based upon your bargaining unit a bank of floating holiday hours is available to be used at the employee's discretion.
Vacation
The City initially offers two weeks of paid vacation per calendar year for all full time employees. Accrual rates increase thereafter based upon your bargaining unit.
Sick Leave
Sick leave shall accrue a rate of eight hours for each month of continuous service, or approximately two weeks per year for all full time employees. Employees may use up to half of their annually accrued sick leave for family illness and up to five days (40 hours) per calendar year for bereavement leave.
Management Leave
Management level employees may receive a prorated amount of management leave time each new calendar year.
Educational Incentive Program
In addition to regular pay when education is in addition to the regular requirements of the job specifications and is work related.
Tuition Reimbursement
Based on your bargaining unit, you may be reimbursed for tuition and book costs of approved job related courses. The maximum amount of tuition reimbursement in any calendar year will vary based upon your bargaining unit.
Auto Allowance
Management level employees may receive auto allowance based upon the need of the position.
Telephone/PDA Stipend
Management level employees may receive a telephone and/or PDA stipend based upon the need of the position.
Bilingual Pay
Bilingual pay is provided to employees who are required by their department head to use both English and Spanish in communicating with the public while performing the duties of his/her position and who demonstrate appropriate skills in both speaking and understanding the Spanish language shall receive compensation. The benefit amount varies per bargaining unit.