Parks Manager

The incumbent performs administrative and professional work in directing and managing the overall maintenance operations of the City's Parks Division involving parks, City facilities, roadways, medians, right-of-ways, cemeteries and other public grounds maintenance operations. Work is guided by City rules and regulations and park maintenance principles. Supervision is exercised over maintenance supervisors and crew leaders.

• Administers and prepares annual budget for the Parks Division and monitors budget expenditures and Parks Capital Improvement Program.
• Supervises and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, polices, and priorities for the Parks Division; identifies resource needs; recommends and implements policies and procedures.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; and maintains records on employees.
• Supervises and manages subordinate personnel.
• Plans, supervises, and reviews the work plan for the Parks Division; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns work activities and projects; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
• Performs public relations duties and serves as technical advisor to citizens, boards, and other City departments and organizations.
• Investigates and responds to inquiries and complaints relating to citizen use of parks/public sites and facilities.
• Directs the research, analysis and preparation of special reports, studies and surveys.
• Responsible for the annual Tree City application including compiling data and proof of compliance.
• Manages sales of cemetery plots, issues Cemetery Deeds, and coordinates activities with funeral homes.
• Purchases required fertilizer, pesticides, chemicals, supplies, and equipment necessary for parks maintenance.
• Directs and assists in the design, layout and installation of parks, playgrounds, and landscaping; reviews request for proposals and bidding contracts; oversees and monitor construction; ensures compliance with grant requirements and appropriate contract and laws.
• Provides input on grant submittals, proposals, and applications.
• Stays updated on new trends and innovations in the field of park maintenance, ground maintenance, turf management, facility maintenance, equipment, and national playground safety inspector standards/benchmarks.
• Maintains safety inspections and exercise administrative oversight of division equipment and repairs to ensure security, safety, inventory controls, and those parks are maintained in a sanitary and attractive condition.
• Assists with CAPRA standards, documents, EOC's, ensuring standards are followed, compiles required data, and other assignments to assist with re-accreditation.
• Assists with special events and works as a team with the Recreation and Golf Divisions.
• Performs other assigned duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED and 9 years of progressively responsible parks management/supervisor experience; or
• Associate's Degree and 7 years of progressively responsible parks management/supervisor experience; or
• Bachelor's Degree and five (5) years of progressively responsible parks management/supervisory experience.
• Experience must have been with a public park agency.
• Must have proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Suite; Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe.
• May be designated as Assigned Personnel and be required to work during a declared emergency.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

• Must possess or obtain within three (3) months of hire any necessary FEMA training as required by the department director.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license. Applicants who possess a valid out of state driver's license must obtain the Florida Driver's license within 10 days of employment.

• Knowledge of objectives and principles of public park maintenance.
• Knowledge of management and budgeting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management techniques; chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides and their application, personal protective equipment, and Safety Data Sheets.
• Knowledge of facilities, equipment and supplies supporting a parks maintenance function.
• Knowledge of new playground equipment and repairs, and various types of surfacing.
• Knowledge of irrigation systems, wells including installation and repairs.
• Knowledge of turf management, ballfield maintenance, arboriculture, horticulture and landscape principles and practices.
• Knowledge of contract administration and contract provisions related to assigned activities.
• Knowledge of cemetery principles and practices.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Knowledge of public relations methods.
• Knowledge of emergency management and weather-related event planning, preparation and recovery methods.
• Ability to provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Parks Division.
• Ability to plan and direct the work activities of parks maintenance and to recommend and implement goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient parks services.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
• Ability to inspect, monitor and administer park projects.
• Ability to establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to prepare operations and maintenance cost estimates and project estimates.
• Ability to research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques.
• Ability to express oneself clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to handle conflicting requests for service in a diplomatic manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, and walk.
• Ability to travel to different sites and locations.
• Ability to grasp objects.
• Ability to see, read, write, and speak conversation and symbols in English.
• Ability to hear and comprehend conversation spoken at various tones of voice and various speeds in English.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle and related departmental equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to push, pull and hold items up to 10 lbs. for time periods not to exceed 10 minutes.
• Ability to work regularly scheduled hours.
• Availability to work at various hours of the day and night to attend departmental projects, special events, meetings, and handle occasional problems.
• Ability to work in a variety of undesirable weather conditions, working conditions such as noise and fumes, and in confined spaces, heights, and depths.

The City of Melbourne offers a generous benefit package to include:

• 100% City paid medical insurance for employee only; coverage available for family
• Health Insurance opt-out incentive for employees with other medical coverage
• Dental

. Vision

• Life Insurance in the amount of 1 times your annual salary
• Additional life insurance to include coverage for your spouse and child(ren)
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• 457 Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Plans (FRS, local plan for Police and Fire personnel)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

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