Manager - Park Operations

Purpose

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Manages the direction and coordination of assigned parks, work units, and/or functional areas. Responsibilities listed below will vary depending upon assigned areas.

Example of Duties

Accountable for the operation of assigned parks, work units, and employees. This includes establishing and meeting goals and levy promises; holding assigned employees accountable for work product; and determining and implementing adjustments needed to keep up with ever evolving change.

As designated in conjunction with Metro Parks' Directors, assists in improving the operations systems, plans, process, and policies in support of Metro Parks' mission and core values.

Actively partners with employees and organizations in the delivery of Metro Parks' services while serving as an advocate to ensure best practices standards.

Manages and supervises Park Managers, Work Unit Supervisors, and other assigned employees, including scheduling, conducting performance appraisals, approving leave/time-off, reviewing and approving time cards, administering disciplinary action, and conducting/ providing training.

Develops and implements programming/processes to ensure a positive and supportive work environment; utilizes and encourages direct reports to utilize employee recognition programs.

Makes situations better by assessing situations with (at times) limited information and using independent judgment to address/resolves issues and concerns, while balancing the needs of the public, the organization, the employees, and the key players (i.e. outside organizations).

Serves in a strategic role, by assisting with the establishment of goals, priorities, operating procedures, and work standards for both Metro Parks as a whole and for assigned parks, work units, and/or functional areas.

Assists with the preparation of annual operations budget and provides input into the development of the capital improvements budget; assists with the evaluation and approval of budget requests and purchases of tools, equipment, materials and supplies requested by Park Managers, Work Unit Supervisors and other assigned employees.

Assists Park Managers, Work Unit Supervisors and assigned employees with the planning, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of work projects.

Monitors parks and other work unit expenditures; reviews and approves invoices and/or requisition in accordance with Finance policies.

May assume maintenance and ranger responsibilities of Deputy Director in his/her absence.

Participates and makes recommendations in recruitment processes, including conducting interviews, coordinating job shadowing, and assisting in administering hiring philosophy.

Assists the Deputy Director with development of departmental priorities; reviews and approves facility disaster plans and directs efforts in case of an emergency.

Coordinates special events and multi-park efforts including special events permits, equipment, and personnel.

Serves as on-call assistance for park district emergencies.

Evaluates maintenance, ranger, outdoor adventure, education, and other specialized operations and makes recommendations and/or implements steps for improvement.

Coordinates ranger operations with local courts and enforcement agencies.

Assists with coordination of training for all staff, and specialized training for commissioned staff, part-time Rangers, and maintenance personnel; conducts training sessions as needed.

May coordinate and supervise specific work functions such as background investigations, DOT Drug Testing, Resource Management, hearing tests, uniforms, law enforcement safety equipment (OC, safety vests, cuffs, asps, etc.), work-related vaccines, worker's comp reporting, safety committee, pesticide committee, etc.

Serves in the line of appeal for employee grievances; reviews and resolves employees concerns.

May participate in labor negotiations and labor management committee meetings for bargaining unit personnel.

Analyzes data to determine if changes to policies and procedures are necessary.

Oversees the law enforcement radio system, dispatch…