Parks Department Manager Job Listing at Olivehurst PUD in Olivehurst, CA (Job ID 20020844)

Description

Under general direction of the General Manager, responsible for managing and directing the operations of the parks department including compliance with all state statutes, District goals, policies, Ordinances, and Resolutions with regard to activities related to the maintenance, repair, and development of District parks, grounds, plantings, and recreational areas and facilities. 

• Oversees and implements departmental financial controls and reporting requirements, coordinates with the Financial Manager the preparation of departmental budgets.
• Identifies and communicates to the Board all District needs for repairs, replacements, and capital improvements; directs development and implementation of short- and long-term plans for maintenance and operations.
• Reviews analytical data for trend analyses.
• Responds to customer/citizen complaints and comments both verbally and in writing; assists in resolving escalated customer issues as necessary.
• Trains new employees in work operations and job safety.
• Guides groups of visitors through District facilities.
• Supervises, evaluates, and assigns the work of subordinate personnel.
• Motivates employees to perform to the best of their abilities, evaluates employee job performance, and initiates recognition and disciplinary procedures where appropriate.
• Has the ability and willingness to foster a team environment relationship within the Parks Department and with other District employees during daily activities.
• Develops and maintains positive public relations with emphasis on customer service.
• Committed to staff development and cooperative management practices.
• Fosters employee empowerment in the delivery of services.
• Performs other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or as delegated.
• Perform some purchasing functions.
• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of staff performing a variety of park maintenance.
• Operates computerized irrigation controls.
• Supervises and performs basic maintenance work in keeping equipment, tools, and other supplies in proper condition.
• Computerized park irrigation controls.
• Removes, installs, and constructs park and recreation facilities and equipment.
• Supervises and participates in removing, topping, pruning, and trimming trees, and uses hand and power saws and other equipment to cut up branches and remove tree trimmings and stumps.
• Trains and supervises others in the proper use and handling of pesticides.
• Review and approval of timecards.
• Ordering, inventorying, and planning for supplies and equipment.

• Five (5) years Supervisory experience.
• State of California Public Pool Operator Certification within one year of employment.
• Possession of California Commercial Applicator Certificate within one year of employment.
• Possession of valid Class C California Drivers License.
• Must be insurable by District's liability insurer.