We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Parks Manager, working with the Department of Parks and Recreation. The ideal candidate will effectively manage park operations, maintenance, renovations, and capital improvement projects, providing clear leadership and direction. 

Under general supervision, manages the maintenance, repair, development, and renovation of City parks, athletic facilities, landscaped areas, and related assets and infrastructure; manages capital improvement projects, business and financial planning, and operations and maintenance functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, directs, reviews and evaluates the maintenance, repair, development and renovation of City parks, athletic facilities, landscaped areas, and related infrastructure and assets; assures that public facilities are clean, safe, secure, aesthetically pleasing, and in compliance with state and Federal regulations and City standards.
• Directs parks operations, maintenance, renovations and capital improvement projects.
• Exercises independent judgment within broad policy guidelines; evaluates and analyzes issues, and recommends and implements solutions; provides leadership, direction and guidance in strategies, planning, asset development, priorities, and customer service issues.
• Assures the effective allocation and utilization of budgeted funds; assures that project and program goals are met, appropriate services are provided, and operational issues are properly addressed and resolved.
• Manages staff, and assigns priorities and projects; mentors, coaches and evaluates performance; assures that goals are defined and achieved; develops staff skills and training plans; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve priorities, workload, resource allocation, budgets, and technical issues.
• Reviews the work of division staff to assure the work quality and the timely accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities; allocates resources, and resolves workload and technical issues.
• Manages a variety of technical issues, including revenue projections, budgets, expenditures, trend analysis, project specifications, and compliance management, determines equipment, materials and personnel needs.
• Develops and manages operational goals, objectives, and work standards; monitors operations, reviews work activities, and enforces compliance to rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Directs the development of programs to promote energy savings, and environmentally responsible and resource-efficient parks maintenance techniques.
• Analyzes operational information and trends, and creates summary reports and recommendations; presents operational reports and recommendations to City management, public officials and citizens.
• Manages and coordinates plans for special event usage of parks facilities and sports fields.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”, and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation Management, Agronomy, Business or Public Administration, or related field; AND five years of parks management program experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge of: 

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• State and Federal laws governing parks and public facilities, including OSHA requirements.
• Public grounds maintenance, turf management and agronomy principles and techniques.
• Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including cost accounting, budgeting, purchasing, contract management, customer service and employee supervision.
• Techniques and practices for efficient and cost effective management of resources.
• Techniques and methods for long-range operational and financial planning.
• Principles and practices of government project management and construction contract management.
• Environmentally responsible and resource-efficient grounds maintenance techniques.

Skill in:

• Directing and coordinating parks maintenance operations.
• Interpreting and applying Federal, state and local rules and regulations; and City policies and standards.
• Analyzing problems, resolving disputes and grievances, and developing effective solutions.
• Managing staff, delegating tasks and authority, and coaching to improve staff performance.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Preparing, reviewing and presenting management reports.
• Reading and interpreting designs, estimates, plans, and specifications for renovation projects.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

A valid Arizona State Driver's License is required. Certification as an Arborist, Playground Safety Inspector, or Certified Public Manager (CPM) is preferred. Specific technical training and certifications may be required, including Qualifying Party License from the State of Arizona Office of Pest Management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a standard office environment and at outdoor City facilities. May occasionally be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects.