Manager- Park Operations-Community Parks & Turf Division-Parks & Rec Department

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Port St. Lucie FL 34984, FL

Job Type : FULL-TIME

Job Number : 202502850

Department : PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 10 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

POSITION SUMMARY

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.

The starting salary range for this position is $77,805.08 - $89,475.84 depending on qualifications

Overall management and supervision of a diversified segment of the Parks and Recreation Department responsible for daily operations of community parks, including skilled supervisory work in turf and groundskeeping operations. Under the direction of the Deputy Director-Parks, responsible managerial work overseeing a variety of administrative, supervisory, and procedural functions involving operations and maintenance pertaining to city community parks and turf division. Coordinates divisional and interdepartmental activities as directed. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.

This position is an Essential classification and will be required to report to duty before, during, and after a civil emergency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keeps the mission, vision, and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Directs and oversees daily operations, maintenance functions, and staff through direction to Supervisors.
• Responsible for educating the public about park rules and regulations.
• Performs assigned administrative duties and functions.
• Assembles and maintains pertinent division and department records.
• Prepares and recommends procedural tasks and policies for approval and implementation.
• Handles personnel-related items, disciplinary investigations, and conducts recruiting functions and orientations to new hires.
• Evaluates subordinates and reviews evaluations completed by Parks Supervisors.
• Performs and reviews purchasing functions including cost estimates, requisitioning, and invoicing.
• Assists in preparing division budgets and inventory control. Analyzes monthly budget documents to track expenditures.
• Provides project management for operating and capital improvement projects.
• Conducts and documents site safety inspections related to working conditions, facilities safety and procedures, coordination or projects, and recommendations for improvements.
• Administers, supervises, inspects, and documents various grounds maintenance and improvement contracts in coordination with department staff and Office of Management and Budget.
• Prepares and documents investigations of public complaints and requests for services.
• Recommends and directs training programs and procedures in conjunction with the department's Safety & Training Coordinator.
• Attends and chairs various division and department meetings.
• Serves as a coordination liaison with interdivisional staff for functions and activities.
• Plans and coordinates with the Turf Crew Supervisor the development of turf / landscaping maintenance programs.
• Performs and supervises turf landscaping and maintenance.
• Installs turf and drainage systems.
• Inspects irrigation systems and makes repairs.
• Proposes and installs new and upgrades to irrigation systems.
• Leads and supervisors turf maintenance crews.
• Operates motor vehicles and equipment and performs preventative maintenance on same.
• Supervises and performs chemical applications and fertilization of turf and landscapes.
• Oversees the fertilizer and pesticide services for City Hall and Community Center, oversees the aquatics contracts, and herbicide-pesticide contracts.
• Serves as program administrator for the "Adopt-A-Park" program in Community Parks.
• Serves as the lead representative for the Recognized User Groups and Presidents Council.
• Manages subordinate park supervisors who supervise employees in the department. Also directly supervises non-supervisory employees.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with City's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Knowledge, Skill and / or Ability Required :

Education and / or Experience :

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree is desired. Five (5) years' experience in parks operations and turf / landscaping, with proven responsibility in grounds maintenance, horticulture, or landscaping experience, two (2) years of which were in a supervisory capacity, required.

A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.,

12 paid holidays per year

Vacation Leave : 1-3 years- 10 days

4-9 years- 15 days

10-19 years- 20 days

20 years- 25 days

PT employees accrue depending on hours worked

Personal Days :

2 days for non-exempt employees per year

3 days for exempt employees per year

Sick Time :

FT employees accrue 8 hours per month

PT employees accrue 4 hours per month

Retirement Plan :

The City contributes an amount equal to 11.4% of an eligible employee's biweekly earnings into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employee contributes 1%.

457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth IRA

50,000 Basic Term Life Insurance

50,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Optional Benefits :

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness Program

Health Reimbursement Account

Employee Assistance Plan

Supplemental Life

Legal insurance

The of City Port St. Lucie provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. For additional details on benefits offer by the City of Port St. Lucie, see the link below.

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in a relevant field?

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Do you have a clean driving history?

Do you have any supervisory experience?

Are you a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional?

Do you have five (5) years' experience in parks operations and turf / landscaping, with proven responsibility in grounds maintenance, horticulture, or landscaping experience?

Do you possess a Commercial Turf and Ornamental Pesticide License?

Do you possess a Commercial Aquatic Applicators License?

Do you possess a Certified Playground Safety Inspector certification required?

Please describe your experience as it relates to this position.

Required Question

Salary : $77,805 - $89,476