Parks Division Director

About the role

The Parks Division Director oversees the operations and maintenance of the City Cemetery and the Regional Athletic Complex. Key responsibilities include establishing program goals and objectives, developing budgets and policies, and ensuring efficient and effective park operations.

Responsibilities

• Designs, implements, and monitors assigned programs including budgets, personnel, equipment maintenance, etc.
• Recommends and initiates process improvements, cost-saving measures, and other program changes.
• Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures.
• Represents the Department Director at public and professional meetings.
• Directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plans for the Parks Division.
• Assigns work activities and projects.
• Maintains appropriate documentation and conducts performance reviews.
• Oversees and monitors the interviewing and selection process of new employees.
• Directs staff, supervisor, and contractor training.
• Coordinates maintenance with other department and City divisions.
• Advises supervisors and necessary City staff of technical problems and suggests solutions.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in related field and 7-9 years of increasingly responsible work experience in related field of which five (5) years includes responsibility in a supervisory or management role.
• Thorough knowledge of parks operations standards, and best practices; relevant city, state and federal regulations; utilization and implementation of maintenance plans; capital improvement, personnel management, and other relevant processes.
• Practical knowledge of provisions covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (public access requirements), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA), and applicable state and federal codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of safety rules and hazards and application of accident prevention measures associated with maintenance procedures and the operation of equipment.
• Ability to communicate and relate well with the general public including coordination and presenting in public forums.
• Ability to work with and effectively manage subordinate staff, including managers, supervisors and employees.
• Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook along with specific asset and work management systems of Accela, and Kronos.
• Ability to direct work order monitoring, reporting, load leveling and conduct operational analysis including coordinating a variety of work order requests and projects schedules to meet required time frames.
• Possession of valid state driver's license or Utah driving privilege card.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of parks operations standards, and best practices; relevant city, state and federal regulations; utilization and implementation of maintenance plans; capital improvement, personnel management, and other relevant processes.
• Practical knowledge of provisions covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (public access requirements), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA), and applicable state and federal codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of safety rules and hazards and application of accident prevention measures associated with maintenance procedures and the operation of equipment.
• Ability to communicate and relate well with the general public including coordination and presenting in public forums.
• Ability to work with and effectively manage subordinate staff, including managers, supervisors and employees.
• Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook along with specific asset and work management systems of Accela, and Kronos.
• Ability to direct work order monitoring, reporting, load leveling and conduct operational analysis including coordinating a variety of work order requests and projects schedules to meet required time frames.
• Possession of valid state driver's license or Utah driving privilege card.

Skills

• Leadership and management skills.
• Technical expertise in parks operations and maintenance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Ability to handle stress and adapt to changing priorities.

Benefits

• Full City benefits including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation and personal leave, parental leave, retirement contributions, EAP, and discounted supplemental benefits.
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually.
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services.

Pay

• $110,000 annually - $165,000 annually.

Schedule

• Full-time.