Amusement Park Supervisor @ Hollow Park & Zoo - Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services

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The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live and visit. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San José. Activate SJ, PRNS’s strategic plan, envisions healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity, and public life.

The Department creates and activates thriving public places, including over 40 community centers, 10 regional parks, over 200 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, and over 65 miles of trail. We also offer diverse programming for all ages and abilities. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative.

We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning.

For more information, please visit sanjoseca.gov/prns.

The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Amusement Park Supervisor vacancy in the Parks Division.

Salary range for this classification is $99,481.20 – $

This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

Under the direction of the Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (HHPZ) Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor, the Amusement Park Supervisor performs work of moderate difficulty, with responsibility for the operations of an amusement park operated year-round and utilized by San José and Bay Area Residents. This is a highly visible City-wide facility and program with a focus on overseeing the amusement park operations at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, including oversight of ride operations and safety;

oversight of Guest Services including membership service, customer service, ride maintenance, volunteers, group sales, and special events. This position works 1 weekend day and some holidays.

Typical duties of the Amusement Park Supervisor include but are not limited to:

• Directs, reviews, and approves the development, operation, revenue collection and expenditures for membership, admissions, group sales, parking, customer service, ride operations, office, and special activities.
• Initiates, establishes and implements policies and procedures as they relate to amusement park operations.
• Prepares reports, evaluations, memorandums, and correspondence as required
• Initiates, maintains, and develops effective working relationships with ground maintenance, park rangers, zoo staff, nonprofit support organizations, volunteers, and Community/School groups to foster good relations and encourage co-sponsorship activities and events.
• Directs, monitors, and approves expenditures as allocated in the budget.
• Identifies and analyzes the service needs for a large geographic area with diverse communities and income levels.
• Prepares and implements…