Assistant County Park Superintendent

Under direction of the County Park Superintendent, assists in the administration of a comprehensive maintenance and development program for a geographical division of a large park system or a small or medium sized park system including parks and/or reservations, assists in the direction of employees engaged in carrying out maintenance programs, assists in the preparation of budget requests and assists in the administration of an approved budget, assists in the development and submission of plans for park rehabilitation and improvement as directed;

does related work as required.

NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree with a major course of study in horticulture, forestry, civil engineering, landscape architecture, park planning, park management, forest recreation management, conservation, natural resource management, earth sciences or environmental sciences.

One (1) year of management experience involving planning the care and maintenance of large tracts of ground, including the planting and care of shrubbery and flowers, the maintenance of public recreation facilities and the preparation and administration of budgets.

NOTE: Possession of a master's degree in any of the above fields may be substituted for the one (1) year of work experience.

Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey.

Midlevel project management, including program services such as administrative oversight of the Veterans Cemetery, the County Park system’s Community Forestry Management Plan, and acquiring and executing the necessary grant funding to replace aging playgrounds/structures.

Handling all compliance requirements resulting from loss control visits, MSDS logs, athletic field maintenance, etc.

Property development including habitat restoration and enhancement, future land acquisitions, etc.

Assists in planning and supervising a variety of maintenance and repair programs at park and/or reservation facilities.

Gives suitable assignments and instructions to assigned employees.

Assists in preparing and carrying out an effective safety program for assigned personnel.

Assists in the preparation of budget estimates and supporting exhibits and materials, requisitions, receives accounts for, stores and issues materials, and supplies.

Assists in the recommendations of the selection of specified equipment for maintenance of parks.

Attends conferences relevant to expediting various field operations.

Participates in the preparation of specifications.

Plans for park improvement including structures, play field installations, and roadways.

Supervises the work of foreman and other employees engaged in maintaining and/or repairing and/or installing roads, paths, walks, drainage equipment, lawns, play fields, and fences.

Supervises and works with foremen and other employees engaged in repairing park buildings, landscaping extensive park areas, maintenance of lawns and trees, and the care and maintenance of related park equipment.

Assists in administering geographical division of a park system in a manner that reflects sound budgetary practice and efficient use of assigned personnel.

Insures the proper use and care of needed equipment, materials, and supplies.

Keeps needed records of personnel, equipment, materials, work done, and time spent.

Compiles and analyzes statistics used in developing public recreational facilities.

Assists in preparing and administering federal…