Assistant Parks Director

Assistant Parks Director

The Assistant Parks Director assists the Park Division Director in the management and administration of the Parks Division. This role provides direct supervision to one or more units in the Parks Services Division. They schedule and monitor the work of crews performing maintenance and construction of public parks, trails, and facilities. Additionally, they are responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and supervising maintenance and construction work in parks and recreational sites.

This role makes significant recommendations to hire, fire, transfer, promote, and discipline employees and acts in the absence of the Park Division Director. Duties are performed under the managerial direction of the Park Division Director. Additionally, they serve on the District Leadership Team and assist the Safety Committee. This role works with the union in accordance with the negotiated contract.

Application Process Please submit the following with your online application:
• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement.
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

1. Provide support to the Park Division Director on capital improvement projects
2. Review and make recommendations to the Park Division Director on the entire division's work programs and budget
3. Provide supervisory directions to others in executing work programs
4. Understand current Park District policies and procedures
5. Represent the Park District on various occasions and serve on internal and external committees
6. Work with staff, community organizations, and surrounding community to ensure the programs and operation of the Park Division are meeting their needs
7. Manage and/or perform maintenance and construction duties such as park, ball field, and trail construction/maintenance, general construction, aquatics, and site improvements
8. Manage and oversee scheduling of crews and personnel, volunteers, contractors, or other providers
9. Oversee and assist with training and orientation of new staff regarding park services and District procedures, forms and programs, and serve as resource on day-to-day activities 10. Perform accident investigations, risk management, and program safety and quality assurance 11. Direct and implement safety programs throughout the Park Division, ensuring appropriate training and safety precautions are taken per state regulations 12.

Provide support to team members on the correct implementation of personnel and operation policies and procedures 13. In the Division Director's absence is first line of contact for invoicing, communications, and various day-to-day operations 14. Other duties as assigned

• Equivalent of five + years of experience in the following areas: park services supervisory and project management, maintenance planning, community relations, public contacts, operations, community and customer relations, safety, regulatory, and administrative experience
• Must have bachelor's degree in Park Resource Management, Park Administrations, or related experience and/or combination of hands-on experience and training
• Must have experience with safely operating various construction equipment including saws, planers, hand tools etc.
• Requires valid Washington State driver's license or ability to obtain one within two months of employment

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to plan, organize, and troubleshoot parks service maintenance and operations, services, and safety of a multi-department organization and its facilities
• Thorough knowledge of park and facility maintenance
• Ability to perform maintenance and operations duties including equipment operations, field and facility cleanups, game and event preparations, and building trades functions
• Ability to effectively lead, communicate, and articulate division directions
• Ability to work safely in an outdoor environment Work Environment and Physical Effort This is a non-smoking…