Assistant Park Superintendent (Park Management) Full Time NEW

Direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate assigned programs and activities within the Park Management Division including scheduling and planning maintenance, repair and renovation of City parks and related recreational property; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions and outside agencies and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Parks Superintendent.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential And Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Provide staff assistance to the Division Manager and Parks and Recreation Director; participate on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Evaluate complex designs, technical reports and plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
• Compile data, conduct research regarding park landscape maintenance issues.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures.
• Assume management responsibility for assigned services and activities of the Park Management Division including scheduling and planning the maintenance, repair and renovation of City parks and related recreational property.
• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned programs; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
• Plan, direct, coordinate and review the work plan for assigned maintenance staff; assign work activities, projects and programs; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
• Review and critique plans and specifications related to improvements and renovations to division facilities; prepare plans, specifications and renovations as appropriate; review and approve purchase specifications.
• Perform routine physical inspections of division facilities; ensure compliance to applicable park standards.
• Oversee turf maintenance at various parks; ensure proper watering schedules are adhered to; coordinate irrigation system maintenance and repair.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate division personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Participate in the development and administration of the division’s annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments.
• Serve as a liaison for the Park Management Division with other City departments, divisions and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
• Provide responsible staff assistance to the Parks Superintendent.
• Conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to assigned programs, policies and procedures as appropriate.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of park maintenance.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in planning, landscape architecture, horticulture, or park management; and

Six (6) years experience in landscape construction project development, or park management program development

To include three (3) years direct supervisory experience.

Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Possession of a New Mexico Department of Agriculture Public Pesticide Applicator License 3A and 3B within six (6) months from date of hire.

Working Conditions

Environmental

Office and field environment; exposure to dust, dirt, inclement weather conditions, computer screens.

Physical

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods; travel from site to site.