Parks Program Administrator

Introduction

Come Join the City of Bellevue! Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more. New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Bellevue is known as "A City in a Park," with a nationally accredited park system of over 2,700 acres of land and 360,000 square feet of buildings. Bellevue's Parks and Community Services Department has a unique opportunity for you to engage in all aspects of our field operations.

In Bellevue everyone can connect to each other and to nature through experiences that help them to live, grow, and thrive.

We build a healthy community through an integrated system of exceptional parks, natural areas, recreation, arts and culture, and a broad base of community services.

Equity acknowledges and removes disparities in opportunities, power, and resources so that everyone can reach their full potential to thrive. Bellevue Parks & Community Services practices equity, which is the responsibility of every individual in the department. Equitable access is a right, not a privilege, and is fundamental to our mission of serving all people. Through equitable policies and practices, we cultivate ties that connect people to the fabric of our community.

We are seeking a skilled and creative individual to lead the administrative business functions and duties for the Resource Management and Natural Resources Divisions. This includes supervision of daily administrative staff and activities, Maximo database development, auditing, testing, training and maintenance, emergency preparedness, budget monitoring, report preparation in Maximo and JDE. This position coordinates with the Risk Management program to include employee training and department compliance with OSHA, WISHA and site inspections of park facilities.

Dynamic leader in providing exceptional customer service to all external and internal customers.

• Oversees the Parks Department Risk Management program including coordination with the Risk Management Department.
• Ensures employee training and compliance with OSHA, WISHA, and site inspections of parks and facilities.
• Supervises daily administrative activities of the Resource Management and Natural Resource Divisions including staff supervision (timekeeping, utility bill reconciliation and auditing).
• Maximo Application Suite (MAS) database development, auditing, testing, training and maintenance.
• Budget monitoring and reporting.
• Writing and running reports in Maximo Application Suite (MAS), JD Edwards (JDE), and SQL.
• Provides technical support and training to employees using MAS and JDE.
• Grant writing and follow-up monitoring of Emergency Management grant requests.
• FEMA Training/tracking requirements for Department to ensure compliance.
• Interjurisdictional Contract development for Emergency Operation support between King County, Red Cross, and Seattle/King County Public Health.
• Prepares Emergency Management updates of Department standard operating procedures in coordination with the EOC.
• Overall administration for emergency preparedness for Department operations.

• Works under general supervision.
• Supervise support staff and/or volunteers.
• Position requires the ability to exercise influence with positions and people where no formal supervisory relationship exists.

• Ability to lead by example and develop a collaborative atmosphere for assigned staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, co-workers, and the general public both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other governmental jurisdictions, contractors and other City staff.
• Thorough knowledge of MAS (Maximo Application Suite).
• Ability to obtain thorough knowledge of the city's purchasing guidelines.
• Expertise using JDE, Excel, Word, Outlook and the ability to assist others with these programs.
• Knowledge of performance management principles.
• Ability to plan, organize and monitor activities according to priorities and established schedules and deadlines.
• Ability to obtain necessary FEMA certifications.
• Knowledge of emergency management operations (EOC) and emergency shelter management.
• Knowledge of FLSA and union staffing payroll for non-exempt staff.
• Ability to effectively lead a team in providing services across a wide spectrum of diverse employees, customers and park users.
• Exceptional customer service skills for both internal and external support.
• Valid State Driver's License.
• Background Check required.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in business, public…