What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation and Parks Facility Superintendent position at Anne Arundel County?
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This position announcement will be used to fill a Full-Time, Permanent Recreation and Parks Facility Superintendent vacancy at the Department of Recreation and Parks with Anne Arundel County. This is responsible supervisory work in the operation, maintenance, and improvement of a large county park or facility.NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORKWork includes the planning, inspection, and supervision of the work of employees in operating and maintaining the park and the enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations applicable to its use. Work is performed under general direction and is reviewed by a Division Chief through inspections, conferences, and reports.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all position in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)
Instructs employees about daily priorities and proper work procedures and inspects work for methods and results; inspects facilities and grounds for hazards or unsafe conditions; maintains security of park or facility and directs protection of park or facility against fire, vandalism, and other risks.
Checks fees collected and keeps record of daily income and expenditures; prepares deposits; prepares financial and administrative reports; requisitions and purchases materials and supplies; develops and monitors park budget; maintains cost controls.
Oversees operation of park or facility on daily basis; takes responsibility for enforcement of park laws, rules, and regulations; oversees preparation of informative literature for distribution to park patrons.
Prepares employee work schedules; hires, counsels and evaluates the work of employees.
Represents the County at public meetings related to park and facility operation and maintenance; plans and directs parks landscaping, reforestation, and erosion control programs; plans and evaluates volunteer programs.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of park and facility management, maintenance, and operation.
Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety practices involved in park and facility operation and maintenance.
Knowledge of the materials, equipment, methods, and practices essential to the maintenance, repair, and limited construction of parks and facilities.
Knowledge of the basics of budget preparation and financial recording and reporting.
Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public, appointed and elected officials, subordinates, volunteers, and other divisions of the department.
Ability to prepare work schedules and supervise and evaluate the work of others.
Ability to develop and apply policies applicable to the park or facility.
Ability to develop and conduct park and facility use programs relating to the mission of the facility.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following: 1. Intermediate level skills in Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, and Google Suites.2. Considerable experience in park management, park maintenance, and management of employees.3. Experience in management of a facility/park budget.
This position announcement will be used to fill a Full-Time, Permanent Recreation and Parks Facility Superintendent vacancy at the Department of Recreation and Parks with Anne Arundel County. This is responsible supervisory work in the operation, maintenance, and improvement of a large county park or facility.NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORKWork includes the planning, inspection, and supervision of the work of employees in operating and maintaining the park and the enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations applicable to its use. Work is performed under general direction and is reviewed by a Division Chief through inspections, conferences, and reports.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all position in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)
Instructs employees about daily priorities and proper work procedures and inspects work for methods and results; inspects facilities and grounds for hazards or unsafe conditions; maintains security of park or facility and directs protection of park or facility against fire, vandalism, and other risks.
Checks fees collected and keeps record of daily income and expenditures; prepares deposits; prepares financial and administrative reports; requisitions and purchases materials and supplies; develops and monitors park budget; maintains cost controls.
Oversees operation of park or facility on daily basis; takes responsibility for enforcement of park laws, rules, and regulations; oversees preparation of informative literature for distribution to park patrons.
Prepares employee work schedules; hires, counsels and evaluates the work of employees.
Represents the County at public meetings related to park and facility operation and maintenance; plans and directs parks landscaping, reforestation, and erosion control programs; plans and evaluates volunteer programs.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of park and facility management, maintenance, and operation.
Considerable knowledge of the hazards and safety practices involved in park and facility operation and maintenance.
Knowledge of the materials, equipment, methods, and practices essential to the maintenance, repair, and limited construction of parks and facilities.
Knowledge of the basics of budget preparation and financial recording and reporting.
Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public, appointed and elected officials, subordinates, volunteers, and other divisions of the department.
Ability to prepare work schedules and supervise and evaluate the work of others.
Ability to develop and apply policies applicable to the park or facility.
Ability to develop and conduct park and facility use programs relating to the mission of the facility.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following: 1. Intermediate level skills in Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, and Google Suites.2. Considerable experience in park management, park maintenance, and management of employees.3. Experience in management of a facility/park budget.
