What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Supervisor position at Charlotte County BCC?
JOB SUMMARY
Performs supervisory and skilled work involving planning and directing subordinate personnel in the implementation of maintenance activities at County parks and athletic facilities. Supervises and evaluates field activities in maintaining grounds, equipment, and athletic fields.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:
Licenses and/or Certificates:
Walking, stooping, sitting, pulling lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, talking, standing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, finger movement, repetitive motions, and depth perception. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily performed outdoors and requires tolerance to heat, sun, wind, rain and/or other adverse environmental conditions such as: biting/stinging insects, irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust.
RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS
The position requires some exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, assault and battery, heavy equipment, communicable disease, etc.).
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Performs supervisory and skilled work involving planning and directing subordinate personnel in the implementation of maintenance activities at County parks and athletic facilities. Supervises and evaluates field activities in maintaining grounds, equipment, and athletic fields.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Plans, organizes, directs, and supervises personnel engaged in maintaining grounds, equipment, and athletic fields at County parks; establishes and schedules work priorities; and ensures compliance with departmental standards and with local, state, and federal guidelines, rules, permits, and regulations.
- Participates in the selection, placement, promotion, training, safety, appraisal, and discipline of assigned employees.
- Assists departmental manager in developing and implementing departmental policies and procedures, goals and objectives, and management plans; measures results against standards; and makes recommendations for modifications as appropriate.
- Monitors and evaluates maintenance work programs, levels of services and project oversight; establishes and reviews work programs cycles for park and ball field maintenance; reviews and oversees project and maintenance coordination with staff; and coordinates with the Facilities department on park development projects and maintenance work orders.
- Investigates and documents customer service issues and/or citizen complaints; and recommends and implements corrective action as appropriate.
- Assists with the development and monitoring of annual operating budgets.
- Directs proper operation of departmental equipment by observation, training, and safety classes; and schedules service and maintenance of equipment as appropriate.
- Performs basic administrative duties including written reports, memorandums, letters and electronic correspondence, interaction with vendors, and communication through telephone and meetings.
- Provides exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaint resolution by all forms of communication.
An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Three (3) years of experience in grounds and facilities maintenance and turf management.
- Preferred:
- Lead or supervisory experience
- Vocational or technical training in park/ball field maintenance
Licenses and/or Certificates:
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Pesticide Applicator’s license from the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services.
- Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
- Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques associated with grounds, facilities, and athletic field maintenance.
- Knowledge of the methods, materials, and equipment required for parks maintenance.
- Strong leadership, managerial, and customer service skills, to include team building, mediation, and motivational skills.
- Skill in effective communication, both orally and in writing.
- Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
- Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
- Ability to assess processes and operational performance and to make appropriate adjustments to maximize efficiencies, quality of output, and operational performance.
- Ability to make decisions recognizing established precedents and practices and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems.
- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and reports.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to plan, organize, direct, and appraise the work of technical, skilled, semi-skilled, and un-skilled personnel.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
- Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.
- Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
- Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.
Walking, stooping, sitting, pulling lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, talking, standing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, finger movement, repetitive motions, and depth perception. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily performed outdoors and requires tolerance to heat, sun, wind, rain and/or other adverse environmental conditions such as: biting/stinging insects, irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust.
RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS
The position requires some exposure or risk to physical health and/or physical safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous material, assault and battery, heavy equipment, communicable disease, etc.).
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.
Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.
Salary : $28 - $37