Park Specialist 4

City of Eugene•Eugene, OR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Parks and Open Space Division is seeking a dynamic leader to lead the Stormwater and Median Maintenance team. This is a great career opportunity to be a crew lead keeping Eugene’s open spaces safe, clean and green. The primary duties of this position are to plan, direct, and participate in the maintenance and operation of the public vegetated stormwater facilities and median maintenance programs; They will direct and plan the work of two smaller teams performing routine professional landscape maintenance tasks. The successful candidate in this position must demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills such as having a positive attitude, being highly collaborative, experience in coaching and mentoring team members as well as a willingness to continue to learn and grow. Must have advanced skilled experience in park, landscape, vegetated stormwater facility, natural area maintenance, right-of-way maintenance, and/or a combination of transferable skills in all applicable skill areas. Must have the ability to perform strenuous manual work under varying outdoor weather conditions and feel comfortable working along and within the public transportation corridors.

Requirements

Five years of relevant advanced skilled experience in grounds keeping, horticulture, vegetated stormwater facility and/or natural systems maintenance, right-of-way maintenance, and/or a combination of transferable skills in all applicable skill areas, including one year in a leadership position including work planning, scheduling, directing, and coaching/mentoring
Must pass a background check.
Must pass a physical assessment and drug test.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year of hire date, the following: A valid Class A Commercial Oregon driver's license; must pass driving records check and, if hired, maintain a driving record that meets the City's standard.
Oregon Department of Agriculture Public Pesticide Applicators license with “right of way” and “ornamental & turf – herbicide” categories.
Oregon Department of Transportation Traffic Control Flagger certification.
State Certification in backflow prevention testing.
Methods and practices of vegetated stormwater and median maintenance, repair and construction.
Knowledge of native and ornamental plant care and maintenance practices.
Principles and practices of horticulture.
Principles and practices of skilled garden and/or landscape maintenance.
Principles and practices of turf and mowing maintenance.
Principles and practices of irrigation system installation, repair and operation.
Equipment, tools, materials and supplies used in park, median, and vegetated stormwater facility maintenance.
Safety precautions and the ability to identify hazards.
Safe and effective operating practices of light and heavy equipment used in park and right-of-way maintenance.
Effective communication techniques.
Computer and applicable computer applications.
Perform skilled parks and open space work and equipment operations applicable to area of assignment.
Operate and train others in the safe use of a variety of equipment and tools used in maintenance operations.
Read and interpret equipment instructions, maps, and blueprints.
Plan, organize, and schedule parks and open spaces work.
Work independently or as part of a crew.
Organize lead, train and review the work of parks employees.
Prepare written records and reports, including complex spreadsheets and other computerized records.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate effectively and courteously with City employees and the public and establish effective working relationships.
Deal effectively with property owners, contractors, crew members and other employees.
Resolve on the job conflicts with the public, co-workers and contractors.
Perform strenuous physical work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Provide and wear personal protective equipment as required.
Be available and respond to emergency call-back as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Advanced skilled experience in park, landscape, vegetated stormwater facility, natural area maintenance, right-of-way maintenance, and/or a combination of transferable skills in all applicable skill areas.
Good communication and interpersonal skills such as having a positive attitude, being highly collaborative, experience in coaching and mentoring team members as well as a willingness to continue to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

Develops and writes work orders; assigns priorities, plans, schedules and coordinates a variety of work projects; makes field crew assignments, delegates responsibilities; develops timelines and plans and coordinates resources, equipment, and materials.
Coordinates work with other divisions and crews.
Provides coaching, training, and instruction in landscape, horticulture, and construction techniques, use and care of equipment and tools, and safety procedures; operates and trains others in the use of specialized equipment and tools; reviews the work of crew members to standards and assesses skill development of crew members; provides input to performance reviews and participates in the selection process.
May develop training exercises for tasks and equipment operations.
Performs the full range of construction, maintenance, and repair work related to functional area of assignment as necessary and operates a variety of complex equipment and tools, including heavy and specialized equipment as required.
Operates all equipment assigned to lower-level classifications.
Works with internal Maintenance Management System, GIS and other web-based technology tools to prepare and complete work tasks.
Evaluates and prepares work plans while promoting maintenance standard guidelines.
Inspects work in progress and upon completion to assure compliance with applicable safety standards and procedures, including, but not limited to the proper use of personal protective equipment, safe operations and best practices.
Ensures and demonstrates that proper traffic control devices and procedures are used for safe working conditions and public safety at a job site.
Evaluates complex work projects and prioritizes activities; decides on and estimates time, materials, and required processes; prioritizes, plans and develops assignments for personnel and equipment; ensures proper tools, equipment and supplies are available.
Assists with planning and development of budgets, develops estimates and cost-outs for projects, tracks and monitors expenditures.
Assists with the development of policies and standards for assigned programs, provides input to long-range planning objectives; researches and designs new processes.
Develops and implements work procedures and standards related to the assigned area(s); researches and recommends methods, materials, tools and equipment to improve operations.
Tests new equipment, materials and processes; and recommends modifications.
Maintains records, prepares spreadsheets and reports on project activities, equipment maintenance, and cost factors.
Ensures all appropriate materials, equipment and supplies are inventoried and ready; tracks preventive maintenance.
Responds to public inquiries; addresses citizen's questions or complaints (both orally and in writing) and takes appropriate measures, provides information to the public regarding project scope, rules and regulations.
May represent the program to other organizations and/or the public.
Remains current on principles, practices and new developments in the assigned area.
Actively supports and respects diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
May act in capacity of the supervisor in the supervisor's absence or as directed.
May perform related duties as assigned.