Parks Property Manager II

This position oversees the day-to-day operation of a main park facility. This position is responsible for recreation and facility management, administrative activities, and lead worker responsibilities within the assigned park. This position provides guidance to other team members, plans and directs daily work activities, manages supplies and services procurement, and develops staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Provide day-to-day direction, supervision, training and guidance of 8-15 seasonal employees. Effectively identify, prioritize, and delegate work responsibilities and tasks.
• Direct and supervise volunteers and Friend's Groups during scheduled events and promotions.
• Identify seasonal staffing needs and requirements. Participate in the screening, interviewing, selection, and onboarding process.
• When needed, provide recommendations regarding employee disciplinary action and discharge to the Parks Administrator.
• Plan, maintain, and disseminate a seasonal employee work schedule. Approve employee timesheets and ensure proper reporting and submission.
• Adhere and assist in enforcing all County Safety Policies. Provide training and instruction on safety to all seasonal employees.
• Responsible for the development, planning, and implementation of the Park's Emergency Management plan.
• Provide recommendations to the Park Administrator and Director on annual budgets; forecast necessary funding for staff, equipment, material, and capital improvement plans.
• Conduct the sale of admission stickers, equipment rentals, and collection of revenue for other permits/merchandise. Prepare and submit property remittances and deposits. Maintain fiscal records using department software programs.
• Work cooperatively with other County departments, state and federal agencies, non-profit groups, citizen advisory groups, sportsman's clubs, recreational groups, and volunteers to promote the County Park System.
• Assists both the County and Department's marketing teams with public relation matters and marketing campaigns.
• Assists Community Development Director, Parks Administrator and department staff with planning, managing and overseeing park development projects, including writing, submitting and administering grant applications, proposals, and reimbursements.
• Assists Parks Administrator with preparing agreements and specifications for work and products provided by a contractor or supplier and monitoring the work to ensure compliance within specifications and County standards.
• Perform grounds maintenance activities including, but not limited to, mowing, snow removal/plowing, trail maintenance, use area maintenance, herbicide application, hazard tree and brush removal and other related tasks.
• Safely operate and maintain park vehicles/equipment (trucks/trailers, tractors and other heavy equipment, ATV's, snowmobiles, boats, front deck riding mowers, gas/electric power tools, stationary shop tools and other equipment, etc.).
• Assists the Park Administrator with the preparation and management of grant applications and funds for the State of Wisconsin s snowmobile trail system and trail coordination for the County.
• Attend meetings and communicate with association members regularly as well as the DNR customer service representatives.
• Maintain trails and signs to comply with regulations and standards to protect and inform customers.
• Post boundary signs and construct fence lines to delineate park boundaries and maintain gates and entrance and exit points.
• Perform annual procedures for all water distribution systems. Inspect, maintain, and repair well houses, pressure tanks, meters, gauges, shut-off valves, sample points, pressure relief valves, and controls.
• Performs repairs to all buildings and park structures, including carpentry and woodworking, stone and masonry work, mechanical maintenance on systems such as steel doors, closers, and locks, to meet the program and property standards.
• Perform general maintenance on septic systems and vaults.
• Perform routine building cleaning to meet public health standards.
• Attends various meetings; prepare reports as requested.
• Enforces all park rules, regulations and the County Park Ordinance, Chapter 30. Patrol park property to
• ensure compliance, prevent fires and reduce vandalism.
• Participates in and organizes county-required safety training for required skills and continuing education to maintain required certifications.
• Assists in educational programs involving school groups, conservation groups, sportsmen clubs and the public.
• Performs required or needed wildlife habitat management projects.
• Performs seasonal park worker duties when needed.
• Maintain a valid CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
• Attend approved park and recreation related conferences, seminars, or trainings as directed.
Other duties as assigned.

Parks Property Manager II
This classification will perform additional collateral duties outside their initial scope of responsibility. Employees in this classification supervise one of the large park facilities within St. Croix County. Additional assignments include St. Croix County Snowmobile Association Facilitator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the methods, equipment, tools and materials used in park building, and recreational facility operation, repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the operation, care, and repair of maintenance equipment and tools.
• Knowledge and application of OSHA regulations.
• Working knowledge of occupational hazards (OSHA) and safe work practices.
• Ability to operate, maintain and develop park properties and their facilities.
• Ability to perform manual labor and general maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to instruct employees in chemical handling and in safety practices and procedures and supervision of seasonal staff.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position to include weekends and attending evening meetings. Possible overnight travel required for training, conferences, or rotational assignments.
• Skill in analyzing administrative information and issues, defining problems, and evaluating alternatives and
• recommending methods, procedures and techniques for resolution of issues.
• Ability to research and analyze detailed information and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate projects and programs.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with the public.
• Ability to take control of situations, dictating subordinate activities in a responsible manner.
• Ability to instruct and train in methods and procedures.
• Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently in compliance with stringent time limits with minimal direction and supervision.
• Ability to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Knowledge of County programs, policies, procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of local government organization and its departmental operating requirements.
• Ability to analyze and prepare organizational and functional reports from research data.
• General knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, equipment and office assistance techniques.
• Knowledge of the use of a multi-line telephone system.
• Ability to read and understand basic County and State policies and procedure of limited scope and
• difficulty.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position. This position requires the ability to work a variety of work shifts including day, night, weekday, weekend, and holiday shifts and flexible locations including all St. Croix County managed park properties.
• Knowledge of Emergency Management Planning.
Ability to safely use chainsaw equipment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to explain relevant information effectively to various audiences.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the staff, supervisor, and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal form.
• Must be proficient in workplace English and spelling.
Ability to read County policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; SDS sheets, safety manuals, maps, etc.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to calculate mathematical calculations.
Ability to prepare, recommend and monitor a project budget.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to develop, interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the
• provision of open records law and other applicable State and Federal Statutes and Regulations.
• Organizational and time management skills needed to meet deadlines.
• Must have ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
Ability to analyze facts and to exercise sound judgment.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee s supervisor.

• 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 observing general surroundings and activities.
• Duties are performed daily both in and outdoors under all weather conditions and include exposure to inclement weather, noise, smoke, fumes, and chemicals.
• Work performed may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting for long periods with pushing and pulling of arm and/or leg controls.
• Occasional work requires strenuous manual labor including, but not limited to digging, shoveling, sweeping, raking, hauling, crawling, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, twisting, and climbing.
• Mental and physical abilities, including excellent eye and hand coordination to operate moderately complex mechanical equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic, maintenance shop). This position spends approximately 50% or more of their time outdoors in a variety of settings and conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in outdoor recreation management, parks management, natural resources, forestry, recreation, conservation, construction management or other related field.
• Combined three (3) years of experience in park operations, park administration, and park maintenance or general light construction.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or leadership position.
Wildland firefighting education or experience preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENT

• Additional certifications must be obtained and maintained as outlined below.
  • National Playground Safety Inspectors License (obtained within one (1) year of hire).
  • FEMA weather safety course IS-271.A (obtained within one (1) year of hire).
  • Wisconsin Boating Safety Certification (obtained within one (1) year of hire).
  • Incident Command system training completion to level NIMS 100 (obtained within one (1) year of hire).
  • Commercial Pesticide Applicators license (obtained within two (2) years of hire).
  • Snowmobile Safety Certification (obtained within two (2) years of hire).

St. Croix County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to an individual's race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.