Crew Leader - Starkey Ranch District Park

Salary : $20.66 - $28.93 Hourly

Location : Odessa, FL

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 12768-0125

Department : Parks, Recreation, & Natrl Resources

Division : Parks & Recreation Active Parks

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 30 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Salary Range : $20.66 - $28.93

Pay Grade : N34 (Non-exempt position)

Salary Disclosure : Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General Description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A CREW LEADER!

Lead position performs supervisory work in maintenance and supervision of daily park operations at multiple park sites under limited to no supervision.

Essential Job Functions

Determines how to use equipment and staff to accomplish day-to-day tasks for the operation and maintenance of passive parks and trails within the Parks and Trails Division. Provides staff with instructions and advice to resolve problems encountered during the workday. Performs inspections and, if needed, takes corrective action to ensure that park site operations and maintenance meet Department standards, policies, and procedures. Schedules and coordinates work with vendors, contractors, and other agencies. Coordinates materials, supplies, equipment, and personnel to ensure completion of construction and maintenance assignments.

Assists with preparation, evaluation, and implementation of annual program budget. Assist with specifications for purchase of new equipment, vehicles, and supplies. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other county departments and outside governmental agencies. Issues verbal and written instructions to correct problems and follows up on work requests.

Leads, directs, coordinates, assists, and supports full-time and part-time staff, contractors, and volunteers. Leads, plans, schedules, and performs employee training in areas of performance. Provides direction on safe practices includes the safe operation of equipment. Contributions in duties of Park Ranger as needed. Interacts with the public, provides and receives information, explains and enforces rules and regulations, and handles public requests and complaints.

Possesses intermediate computer knowledge. Assists the Supervisor with records, reports, schedules, payroll, interviews, training, evaluations, purchasing, budget development, public relations, development and administration of policies, and other related tasks. May assume additional responsibilities if the Supervisors is unavailable.

Operates equipment in the performance of required duties including, but not limited to, 4x4 pickup trucks, ATVs, and utility carts. Assists with maintaining light-duty construction and maintenance equipment. Ability to lift and / or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Assists with and performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of park operations to include maintenance / construction work and basic recreational programming.
• Knowledge of materials, tools, equipment, and supplies used in same.
• Basic understanding of supervision and the ability to supervise.
• Knowledge of best practices for active field maintenance.
• Ability to provide training to lower-level positions.
• Ability to lead and supervise others in the performance of required duties, indoors and outdoors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to deal effectively with all County and department staff, the public, and outside entities.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to keep written records and present accurate oral and written reports.
• Good interpersonal / communication skills required.
• Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment.
• Skill in the application of maintenance and construction activities / techniques.
• Ability to lift and / or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects.
• Must complete Leadership courses through NeoGov.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS / WORKING CONDITIONS : Ability to lift and / or move up to 80 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and / or move excessively heavy objects. Ability to bend, stoop, walk, and squat frequently. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. May require weekend, night, and holiday work. Position is required to withstand strenuous physical activities and work in adverse weather conditions and temperatures.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE : Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and Two (2) years of experience in park maintenance or construction including six (6) months in a lead or semi supervisory capacity. One (1) year of related college and / or trade school preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS : Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Certification in Community CPR and First Aid must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.

ADA STATEMENT : A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE : Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE / RECOVERY ACTIVITIES : All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE : Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include :

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

Which best describes the years of experience you have in park maintenance or construction?

Which best describe the years of experience you have in a lead or semi-supervisory capacity?

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

Do you have a valid CPR and First Aid Certification?

If you do not have current certification in community CPR and First Aid, are you able to obtain the certification within six months from date of hire?

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran?(Supporting documentation needed at time of application or next business day)

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug / alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note : If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 12 months?

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

How did you hear about this position?

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.

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