Parks Operation Manager

Douglas County Parks Department

Full time position available with competitive full-family benefit package, PERS/OPSRP retirement and availability of deferred compensation retirement savings. 

Onsite (Courthouse complex) childcare available at a discounted employee rate through Roseburg Professional Childcare (Fowler St. location only).  Availability is subject to center waitlist.  Job Summary:
This position performs specialized duties in management, development and administration of operations, maintenance and services of County parks, campgrounds and/or recreational areas with primary duties including professional planning and development, project and personnel management, program improvement, land use operations, data research and preparation, employee training and supervision. This position may serve as department director in their absence and meets the definition of a ‘managerial at-will employee’ consistent with Personnel Rules.

Essential Functions: 
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.   

• The incumbent will contribute to and participate in the management, coordination and planning of County park, campground and/or recreational areas, including but not limited to, assisting in project feasibility and cost analysis, design development, plans and construction specifications; assist in contractor selection and contract compliance; citizen engagement and participation; recordkeeping and overseeing site operations;
• Prepare varied and complex reports involving surveys, research, statistical data, analysis, procedural and administrative studies;
• Coordinate, evaluate and administer park, campground and/or recreational programs; promote program policies at events as needed throughout County; monitor and evaluate program effectiveness in meeting established objectives; recommend program improvements and modifications; maintain records and prepare various reports on operations, programs and/or activities;
• Inspect park areas and collaborate with management staff and supervisors to identify, prioritize and assign work projects; evaluate repair/replacement, accessibility, materials, staffing and equipment needs; work with vendors as needed to identify more cost-effective equipment and supplies;
• Oversee the applicable fresh water collection, testing and reporting program for County park, campground and/or recreational area;
• Manage, supervise, train and conduct performance evaluations of assigned support staff; allocate resources and develop completion schedules with staff to accomplish goals; identify and resolve potential health and safety hazards in the work environment; make safety inspections, enforce safety regulations, and actively promote safe work practices;
• Monitor fiscal expenditures to remain within established budgetary constraints, including allocating resources and approving expenditures. Interpret policies and procedures; respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints; maintain and/or develop various reports and correspondence;
• Coordinate, administer and/or attend special events to promote County parks, campgrounds and/or recreational areas; participate in marketing, advertising, promotions, exhibits, displays, brochures, maps or other visitor information.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: 
This is not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job. 
Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities required, will be considered. however, the following is preferred:   

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, park administration, horticulture, construction, planning, architecture, engineering, landscape or related field and 4 years of progressively responsible work experience in management or planning, preferably in a park, campground and/or recreational setting, which includes supervisory experience.
• A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible work-related experience.

Desirable Qualifications: 

• Experience Managing Public Works Projects
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
• Experience with managing or developing campgrounds and/or parks

Required

• At time of appointment, must possess valid Oregon drivers license 
• Regular and consistent attendance  

While not part of initial applicant screening, the finalist for this position may be required to pass a criminal history background check as part of a contingent offer of employment.

Employment is contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen.  Presence of non-prescribed drugs, including marijuana, on drug screen results will result in disqualification pursuant to the County's drug and alcohol policy.  To determine if physically qualified to perform the essential functions, employment offer is conditional upon satisfactory results of a post-offer medical and hearing exam conducted at county expense.

DRIVING RECORD: Applicants selected for interview will be required to bring to the interview a CERTIFIED COURT PRINT driving history obtained from DMV. Please allow 5-7 days for delivery; out of state allow two weeks.  An unacceptable driving record for employment is defined in the Douglas County Driver Policy Standard Operation of Vehicles #5.   

To learn more about this position, please review the position classification.

Questions?  Contact Human Resources by e-mail at hr@douglascountyor.gov or ph: (541) 440-4405
 

Salary : $28 - $37