Parks Manager

The position manages the personnel and overall operations for the parks system to create a team- oriented, collaborative work ethic, including ensuring safe, efficient and innovative recreational opportunities, park system development and operations. This position works under the general supervision of the Director.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. 

1. Monitors staffing needs to maintain adequate coverage while allowing for time off.  Approves time off requests for direct reports, assigns seasonal staff to specific locations and approves the Division’s payroll.   
2. Oversees the work of and manages directly reporting subordinate staff. Provides direction to keep staff efforts aligned with goals. 
3. Assists with interviewing and the selection of new full-time and regular part-time Park Ranger employees. Provides training and instructions on an ongoing basis, staff coaching and counseling; reviews work; gives advice and recommendations.
4. Maintains training records and ensures all staff are up to date on required training.
5. Develops and recommends the annual Division budget to the Director and Deputy Director; forecasts necessary funding for operational needs, staff, and equipment.   Monitors budget, contracts, and outside services. Identifies problem areas and recommends refinements; authorizes expenditures; projects anticipated revenues.
6. Develops long range service philosophy and implements with the Director and Deputy Director to assist in meeting the City’s strategic goals and initiatives. 
7. Provides leadership, develops work plans and strategies to meet both short term and long-term operational needs; develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives and work standards to ensure success; ensures clear direction, proper implementation, and expected goal outcomes.
8. Develops and implements parks system operating policies and procedures. Develops standard operating procedures and manuals for implementation. Reviews performance measure tracking for the Division.
9. Working with the Director and Deputy Director, prepares yearly Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) project recommendations for submission to the CIP committee.
10. Develops and prepares bids, contracts, and related reports specific to Division operations.  Assists in the development and evaluation of requests for proposal and bid documents as well as selection of contracted services and equipment purchases.
11. As an occasional project manager works with the Purchasing Division, oversees bid preparation and contracts for the Parks Division pertaining to smaller capital projects.
12. Conducts ongoing field inspections of all parklands, facilities, programs, and any related new construction projects or renovations.
13. Collaborates with Grounds Maintenance Manager to prioritize maintenance activities in parks.
14. Works with Facilities Manager to coordinate needed building maintenance and improvements.
15. Responsible, through direction of direct reports, for daily operations of City parks.
16. Working with the Mayor’s Office, coordinates logistics and operational support for the Festival of the Hills and other events.
17. Responsible for monitoring, training, and implementation of risk management and ADA compliance and improvement.  Expected to keep up with current related techniques and changes.
18. Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor Degree in Parks and Recreation Management, Natural Resources Management, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years related experience coordinating or managing a park operation
• Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience within the Parks and Recreation field.
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) through the National Recreation and Park Association, or ability to obtain certification within one year of selection for position.
• Intermediate proficiency of office computers and related applications
• Valid Michigan Driver's License with no more than 4 points currently on record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Parks and Recreation Management, Natural Resources Management, or a closely related field.

Examination Information:Oral Evaluation of Qualifications:  To evaluate technical knowledge, decision-making/problem solving skills, employment history, communication skills, and other factors related to successful performance in this position.

Note:  The above examination information may be modified for this or future postings.   

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please complete an internal on-line application available at www.rochesterhills.org. This position will be posted until filled however, first consideration will be given to applicants who apply by February 20, 2025.

Note Regarding Starting Wage:  Each position at the City of Rochester Hills has an assigned Pay Grade consisting of 6 steps.  New employees generally start at Step 1 to allow for growth and wage progression, aligned with the City’s annual review process. The City will evaluate the applicant’s skills and experience to determine whether a higher Step placement is appropriate.

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description 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 or as otherwise required by law.   Requests for reasonable accommodation should be submitted to the Human Resources Department.

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work requires occasional contact with dust, noise, poor lighting, hot and cold temperatures, all types of weather conditions; exposure to hazards. Use of and care of proper safety equipment and procedures to prevent injury.
• Exposure to chemicals, seasonal temperature and weather conditions, bodily fluids, infectious diseases and hazardous waste.
• Work is performed at city buildings and outside.

Nothing in this job description limits management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.  The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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Salary : $49 - $57