Park and Natural Resources Manager
Date Adopted by City Manager
04/17/09
Comp. Code
8810
Management
Exempt
Job Title:
Park & Natural Resources Manager
Definition
Under direction of the General Services Director, to perform complex and responsible administrative work in the management of the City’s Park Division; to plan, organize, direct, coordinate and supervise the use and maintenance of park, open space areas, and preserves; to provide highly responsible and technical staff assistance to the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission, City Manager, and City Council; and to perform related work as required.
Typical Duties
Perform high level administrative work in support of matters related to City park, open space and preserves; plan, direct and participate in park acquisition and park development activities; coordinate activities with those of other City departments and offices, as well as outside agencies; serve as technical staff for the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission and City Council, and assist in the overall planning and coordination of park policies and procedures; work with community and neighborhood groups and individuals in park enhancement and management; prepare reports and make recommendations for procedural and policy improvements where appropriate; prepare and administer the Park and Open Space Division budget; plan, organize and direct the work of subordinates engaged in landscaping park grounds and maintaining recreational facilities; inspect the contractual work performed in the construction and improvement of recreational properties; prepare and maintain park records; explain, interpret and enforce appropriate laws, ordinances and regulations; prepare various grant applications and administer grant requirements related thereto; supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff; perform related assignments as necessary.
Tools and Equipment Used
Personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs; calculator; copy and fax machine; phone; mobile or portable radio; automobile.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk on uneven ground, sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, and moderate in the field.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of
Principles and practices of public administration including budget, personnel and park master planning ; materials, equipment and techniques used in park and golf course construction and maintenance; native and ornamental plants used in parks and landscaping; plant pests and diseases and methods for their control and eradication; laws, ordinances and regulations governing park use; care and maintenance procedures for the full scope of park plants, trees and lawns; basic concepts of range and wildlife management; basic construction and repair methods of park buildings and facilities; record keeping and report writing methods; principles of supervision, training and evaluation.
Ability to
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; plan, organize, coordinate and supervise the work of subordinates; prepare and administer the annual budget and perform long-range financial planning; develop and maintain appropriate records systems and to write accurate reports from assembled data; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other City officials and the general public.
Experience
Five years of professional experience in administration and management of public programs and/or facilities, or in the design, operation and maintenance of park and recreation facilities, including two years of supervisory experience.
Education
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business, public or parks administration, landscape architecture, resource management, horticulture, or other job-related field. A Master's Degree is desirable. Extensive qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the required degree.
Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid California Driver License.