Assistant Parks Supervisor

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Department: Parks & Recreation

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: 106

SUMMARY:The Assistant Parks Supervisor acts as the Parks Operations Facilities Lead to provide leadership and oversight for the maintenance and operations of assigned parks, facilities, grounds, and equipment. This position leads complex and non-routine maintenance projects, coordinates daily operational activities, assists with training and development of personnel and ensures facilities, grounds, and equipment are maintained to established standards for safety, functionality, cleanliness, appearance, and public use.

The position also coordinates resources, contractors, and projects as assigned and supports the effective and efficient delivery of parks Operations services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following are not to be construed as an exclusive or all-inclusive listing of skills and abilities required to perform the job. Management may delegate other responsibilities as required.

• Demonstrates commitment to Team Destin and our mission, vision, values, and goals and represents the city in a professional, dignified manner at all times both in actions and appearance.
• Contributes to the development and accomplishment of home team work-plans.
• Demonstrate competent knowledge of all applicable policies, codes, ordinances, regulations, and statutes.
• Demonstrate competent knowledge of all divisional Key Functions and their associated processes.
• Must be a self-starter requiring little direct supervision.
• Supervise maintenance crews under the direction of the Parks Supervisor, Deputy Director, and Director.
• Assist in planning and implementation of departmental budgets and improvement projects.
• Assist in the planning, scheduling and supervision of maintenance projects and contract services.
• Assist in and develop annual goals & objective for all assigned maintenance staff members.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and supervision of a risk management program.
• Assist in the development of staff schedules and prioritization of pending projects.
• Supervise the proper use of and maintenance of all equipment and supplies.
• Obtains all required permits and approvals prior to beginning projects.
• Must have basic working knowledge of irrigation systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, and HVAC systems.
• Provides input regarding needed work and associated costs.
• Carry out non-routine and complex maintenance and repair projects as assigned.
• Assist in organizing resources to accomplish tasks.
• Actively participates in weekly staff meetings, monthly Home-Team and City Staff meetings.
• Suggests needed training and may assist in leading session.

Conducts evaluations for assigned employees. Ensures timely completion, timely administering, timely submission, reviews for accuracy and approves evaluations for assigned employees.

• Assists Parks Supervisor with Time sheets, personnel action forms, corrective action reports, and employee annual evaluations for assigned subordinates as needed.
• Attend meetings and make reports as requested by the Parks Supervisor, Deputy Parks Director or Director.
• Maintain assigned operation records such as work order time/costs & materials data.
• Advocates safety protocols;
  Implements, instructs, and follows safety procedures.
• Assists in the training of current and future employees as assigned.
• Routinely communicates barriers impacting operational efficiently.
• Reports observed damage to property and/or equipment in a timely manner.
• Performs duties of a Park Maintenance Technician as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Leadership of assigned project staff is required.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma/GED required. Associates degree in facilities management, parks and recreation,…