HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 5, 1986 (124)PREPARM BY: Assistant City MXWger
RDOCN�4�1DID ACTION: Mat the City Council adopt the attached class
specifications for the position of Parks
S�iperintendent.
BACKGROEM INFUI7GATION: The position of Parks Superintendent will be vacant
shortly due to the retirement of the present
incumbent. It is timely to review this class
specifications to make sure they conform to the actual duties and
respaisibilities we expect from this position.
The proposed specifications more accurately describes
the joie and its requirements than the old specificatiohs. We are not
reoosrending any change in the salary, schedule for this position.
iagxK tful.ly submitted,
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Assistant City Manager
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DEFINITION
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Plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the Parks Division of the Parks
and Recreation Department. Assists the Director of Parks and
i Recreation in coordinating departmental activities and in the
d3velopnent of capital improvement and operating budgets. Responsible
for the operation, maintenance, and development of the parks system
including municipal pools, athletic facilities, and a recreational lake
complex.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a management level position class in the Parks and Recreation
Department. It is distinguished from the Parks Supervisor class by the
extent of responsibility for Parks Division operations and activities
and by its managerial duties.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from the Director of Parks and
Recreation.
Exercises general direction over the Parks Supervisor and other
subordinate positions.
EXAMPLE OF DITTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited -to, the
following:
Organizes, plans, directs, and coordinates Parks Division and
Lodi Lake Park Operations and Activities.
. Implements Parks Division goals, objectives, and programs.
Plans and directs personnel in the develcpnent, in ovenent,
main, and repair of municipal parks, recreation/athletic
facilities, public buildings and equipment inspects work in
Pis-
. Assesses ommunity needs and requirements and reco mends
expansion of, or adjustment to, the parks program to the -
Director.
. Assumes responsibility for preparation and administration of
the Parks Division operating and Capital Itqprovenent Budgets.
. Assumes responsibility for a variety of personnel actions, such
as selection, promotions, training, performance evaluation,
disciplinary measures and dismissals.
Assists in the planning and design of proposed parks
facilities, prepares specifications for special projects and
new equipment.
_ City of Lodi
Parks Superintendent (continued)
Example of Duties (continued)
. Evaluates the condition of parks, athletic facilities and parks
building; directs and implements capital improvements and
special construction projects.
. Orders materials; prepares purchase orders; prepares cost
estimates; authorizes payments; controls expenditures.
. Makes oral presentations and represents the department at
ocimauiity organization and group meetings; prepares oral and
written reports covering Parks Division activities.
Supervise Park Patrol and interpretive nature/wilderness area
Pxo3rams •
. Coordinates Parks Division activities with the
Rec.-eation Division, other city its, school activities
and special interest groups.
Performs related work as required.
OtUMMCATiags
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of park and permml management.
Basis municipal accounting, budgeting and outer applications.
horticulture; principles and techniques in the care of plants,
trees, and grounds
Chemicals, fertilizers, soil analysis, sprinkler systems, and
related water features and their mainteanance0
Thorough knowledge of the materials, equipment, methods, and
practices essential to the construction and maintenance of parks
and related facilities.
Park security and patrol methods and procedures.
Park conservation and natural wildness programs.
Safety requirpnents as they relate to park develmnent and
maintenance activities.
Ability to:
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the activities
of personnel involved in a varied program of park services.
Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with
employees, departments, city officials, civic organizations, and
the general public.
City of Lodi
Parks Superintendent (continued)
Ability to: (continued)
Ability to camwnicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Prepare budget docurents, and oral and written reports.
Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, diagrams, and
symbols used in parks and building maintenance work, and general
construction projects.
Prepare specifications, estimate job costs, keep neat and
accurate records.
Experience and Educatior.
Any combination of experience and eeucation that would likely produce
the qualifying knowledge and ability. A typical combination is:
Experience:
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible administrative
experience in park development, operations, maintenance and
construction, two of which were in a supervisory capacity.
Education:
A Bachelors Degree in Park Management, Landscape Architecture,
Horticulture or related field