What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Manager (Equine and Educational Farm) - Tradewinds Park and Stables position at Ag Jobs?
Salary: $68,259.34 Annually
Location : Coconut Creek, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1411381
Department: Parks Op RP Trdwinds Park Stbl
Opening Date: 01/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Parks Manager (Equine and Educational Farm) at Tradewinds Park and Stables.
This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.
Position Overview
The Parks Manager (Equine and Educational Farm) is responsible for overseeing the Tradewinds Park Educational Farm and Equine Stables Operation. The Educational Farm is currently undergoing a multi-million-dollar renovation including, but not limited to, upgrades to the equine amenities, and new livestock facilities.
The Parks Manager (Equine and Educational Farm) manages a team of up to 18 personnel, and is responsible for directing, managing, and overseeing all activities of the educational farm and equine stables area of operation. Specific duties include the daily care of horses and livestock, monitoring animal health, coordinating veterinary and farrier care, managing animal diets, evaluating and selecting animals for the program, overseeing animal training and behavior management. This position also includes the leading and coordinating of public trail rides, and other horsemanship activities, providing public farm tours and some agriculture programs, and coordinating equine, farm and agricultural themed special events.
The park currently houses 32 equines and is home to a working farm including two pigs, two cows, and several chickens, goats and sheep. The equines are divided into five pastures. Additionally, the park boasts a trail system for equines only.
General Description
Performs management duties associated with regional parks, neighborhood parks, and/or nature centers. This classification is distinguished from the position of Parks Manager, Associate by an increased level of operational and management responsibility for multiple regional and/or neighborhood parks and/or nature centers, park size, the complexity and types of programs, event, and amenities being managed, the number of subordinate staff supervised, and the years of experience required.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in parks and recreation management, zoology, equine studies, animal sciences, hospitality management, public administration, business administration, environmental sciences, engineering or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires three (3) years in managing park operations or natural area management or closely related experience based upon area of assignment - Barn/Farm/Ranch Management including one (1) year of supervisory experience. And must posses horse riding experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment.
Preferences
Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Master's Degree with major coursework in parks and recreation management, zoology, equine studies, animal sciences, hospitality management, public administration, business administration, environmental sciences, engineering or closely related field.
4 years of horse riding experience.
2 years of livestock animal care and farm operations.
2 years of agricultural practices experience.
CPRP and/or CPPRE.
Crowd Control Manager Certification.
Ability to speak foreign language (including but not limited to Spanish, French/Creole, Portugese).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Manages day-to-day park operations to include program implementation, staff support and supervision, customer service, facilities maintenance and security, and compilation of various operational reports related to safety, attendance, personnel issues, revenue, and inventory.
Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates employees; establishes performance goals and objectives in alignment with the Division's strategic plan.
Ensures compliance with directives, policies, procedures, laws, contracts, agreements and health and safety standards as it pertains to a park operation within a governmental agency.
Plans, organizes, implements and supervises major recreational programs and large special events including education for leisure activities, athletics, tournaments, festivals, concerts, fairs and expositions, based on area of assignment.
Works with organized groups and individuals to assess community-wide program needs and interests, formulate new programs, develop additional amenities, and support agency goals.
Supervises the volunteer program as site coordinator; develops volunteer opportunities.
Manages concession facilities to include: ordering and inventorying food and purchasing equipment, based on area of assignment.
Reviews and approves, requisitions for materials and supplies for park operations and maintenance.
Maintains park budgets and records of revenue and expenditures.
Explains and interprets rules and regulations, fees and charges.
Responds to incidents within the park and prepares narrative reports of incidents; enforces or refers enforcement to proper authorities.
Responds to park patron issues, complaints, comments and requests - listens, explains policies and procedures, resolves issues, and follows up as appropriate.
Conducts periodic inspections of all park areas and facilities; observes deficiencies in operation, safety, and condition; issues verbal or written directives to correct deficiencies; reviews subordinate reports.
Communicates with managers/supervisors, administrative staff, volunteers and the public in a positive and professional manner.
Maintains professional and positive relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors, and stakeholders.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 25 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, and up to 50 pounds on occasion, with skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to animals/wildlife.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Competencies
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20 benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.
01
How much experience do you have managing park operations, natural area management or closely related experience based upon area of assignment including Barn/Farm/Ranch Management?
02
Do you have at least one (1) year of supervisory experience?
03
Will you possess a valid Florida Driver's License at time of appointment? (Note: this does not include a "Learner's Permit")
04
Are you available to work days, nights, holidays and weekends?
05
Can you speak, read or write any languages, other than English? If so, please describe.
06
What is the highest degree you have obtained with major coursework in parks and recreation management, zoology, equine studies, animal sciences, hospitality management, public administration, business administration, environmental sciences, engineering or closely related field? Note: One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
07
What area of study is your degree in?
08
Do you possess any of the following certifications? If so, please check all that apply:
09
Do you possess any equine, agricultural, barn/farm/ranch operation certifications that were not mentioned previously?
10
Do you possess prior horse riding experience?
11
If you possess prior horse riding experience, how many years? Additionally, please describe your riding ability.
12
Describe your experience managing an equine or agricultural park activities or overseeing designated areas of responsibility in an equine, agricultural, farm or ranch setting.
13
Describe your experience handling and caring for equine animals. Please specify and describe in what capacities.
14
Describe your experience handling and caring for livestock animals. Please include any experience in obtaining and/or maintaining a USDA license.
15
Describe your experience supervising staff? Including the following areas: recruitment, performance management, and discipline. Please note this information must be verifiable in your application.
Required Question
Location : Coconut Creek, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1411381
Department: Parks Op RP Trdwinds Park Stbl
Opening Date: 01/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Parks Manager (Equine and Educational Farm) at Tradewinds Park and Stables.
This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.
Position Overview
The Parks Manager (Equine and Educational Farm) is responsible for overseeing the Tradewinds Park Educational Farm and Equine Stables Operation. The Educational Farm is currently undergoing a multi-million-dollar renovation including, but not limited to, upgrades to the equine amenities, and new livestock facilities.
The Parks Manager (Equine and Educational Farm) manages a team of up to 18 personnel, and is responsible for directing, managing, and overseeing all activities of the educational farm and equine stables area of operation. Specific duties include the daily care of horses and livestock, monitoring animal health, coordinating veterinary and farrier care, managing animal diets, evaluating and selecting animals for the program, overseeing animal training and behavior management. This position also includes the leading and coordinating of public trail rides, and other horsemanship activities, providing public farm tours and some agriculture programs, and coordinating equine, farm and agricultural themed special events.
The park currently houses 32 equines and is home to a working farm including two pigs, two cows, and several chickens, goats and sheep. The equines are divided into five pastures. Additionally, the park boasts a trail system for equines only.
General Description
Performs management duties associated with regional parks, neighborhood parks, and/or nature centers. This classification is distinguished from the position of Parks Manager, Associate by an increased level of operational and management responsibility for multiple regional and/or neighborhood parks and/or nature centers, park size, the complexity and types of programs, event, and amenities being managed, the number of subordinate staff supervised, and the years of experience required.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in parks and recreation management, zoology, equine studies, animal sciences, hospitality management, public administration, business administration, environmental sciences, engineering or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires three (3) years in managing park operations or natural area management or closely related experience based upon area of assignment - Barn/Farm/Ranch Management including one (1) year of supervisory experience. And must posses horse riding experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment.
Preferences
Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Master's Degree with major coursework in parks and recreation management, zoology, equine studies, animal sciences, hospitality management, public administration, business administration, environmental sciences, engineering or closely related field.
4 years of horse riding experience.
2 years of livestock animal care and farm operations.
2 years of agricultural practices experience.
CPRP and/or CPPRE.
Crowd Control Manager Certification.
Ability to speak foreign language (including but not limited to Spanish, French/Creole, Portugese).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Manages day-to-day park operations to include program implementation, staff support and supervision, customer service, facilities maintenance and security, and compilation of various operational reports related to safety, attendance, personnel issues, revenue, and inventory.
Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates employees; establishes performance goals and objectives in alignment with the Division's strategic plan.
Ensures compliance with directives, policies, procedures, laws, contracts, agreements and health and safety standards as it pertains to a park operation within a governmental agency.
Plans, organizes, implements and supervises major recreational programs and large special events including education for leisure activities, athletics, tournaments, festivals, concerts, fairs and expositions, based on area of assignment.
Works with organized groups and individuals to assess community-wide program needs and interests, formulate new programs, develop additional amenities, and support agency goals.
Supervises the volunteer program as site coordinator; develops volunteer opportunities.
Manages concession facilities to include: ordering and inventorying food and purchasing equipment, based on area of assignment.
Reviews and approves, requisitions for materials and supplies for park operations and maintenance.
Maintains park budgets and records of revenue and expenditures.
Explains and interprets rules and regulations, fees and charges.
Responds to incidents within the park and prepares narrative reports of incidents; enforces or refers enforcement to proper authorities.
Responds to park patron issues, complaints, comments and requests - listens, explains policies and procedures, resolves issues, and follows up as appropriate.
Conducts periodic inspections of all park areas and facilities; observes deficiencies in operation, safety, and condition; issues verbal or written directives to correct deficiencies; reviews subordinate reports.
Communicates with managers/supervisors, administrative staff, volunteers and the public in a positive and professional manner.
Maintains professional and positive relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors, and stakeholders.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 25 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, and up to 50 pounds on occasion, with skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to animals/wildlife.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Competencies
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20 benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.
01
How much experience do you have managing park operations, natural area management or closely related experience based upon area of assignment including Barn/Farm/Ranch Management?
- Less than 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 5 to 6 years
- 7 or more years
02
Do you have at least one (1) year of supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
03
Will you possess a valid Florida Driver's License at time of appointment? (Note: this does not include a "Learner's Permit")
- Yes
- No
04
Are you available to work days, nights, holidays and weekends?
- Yes
- No
05
Can you speak, read or write any languages, other than English? If so, please describe.
06
What is the highest degree you have obtained with major coursework in parks and recreation management, zoology, equine studies, animal sciences, hospitality management, public administration, business administration, environmental sciences, engineering or closely related field? Note: One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
- No Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
07
What area of study is your degree in?
08
Do you possess any of the following certifications? If so, please check all that apply:
- Certified Horsemanship Association
- CPRP and/or CPRE
- Crowd Control Manager Certification
- None of the above
09
Do you possess any equine, agricultural, barn/farm/ranch operation certifications that were not mentioned previously?
10
Do you possess prior horse riding experience?
- Yes
- No
11
If you possess prior horse riding experience, how many years? Additionally, please describe your riding ability.
12
Describe your experience managing an equine or agricultural park activities or overseeing designated areas of responsibility in an equine, agricultural, farm or ranch setting.
13
Describe your experience handling and caring for equine animals. Please specify and describe in what capacities.
14
Describe your experience handling and caring for livestock animals. Please include any experience in obtaining and/or maintaining a USDA license.
15
Describe your experience supervising staff? Including the following areas: recruitment, performance management, and discipline. Please note this information must be verifiable in your application.
Required Question
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