Parks Coordinator-Cemeteries

City of Winter Park•City of Winter Park, FL

About The Position

The Parks Coordinator performs responsible work for the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, which may include assisting with coordination, planning, and execution of parks maintenance and management of the city’s natural resources. The role works under intermediate supervision, carrying out routine assignments within established procedures and receiving detailed instructions on new projects. Work is reviewed periodically based on results and adherence to policies and procedures. Responsibilities vary by division. Across divisions, the coordinator assesses the quality of completed work by contractors and City employees, supervises and directs assigned fieldwork, contributes to performance appraisals, maintains records, performs manual field labor, maintains tools and equipment, and responds to emergency call-backs as needed. In Forestry, the role assists with urban forestry and landscaping project planning, oversees tree planting and nursery operations, and maintains right-of-way trees. In Lakes, the role directs division operations involving aquatic plant management, water-quality sampling, shoreline vegetation permits, invasive plant management programs, and herbicide safety and compliance. In Landscape/Park Maintenance, the role oversees landscape design and installation projects and supports parks and landscape maintenance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least five years of experience in landscaping, lakes management, urban forestry, or a related role; alternatively, an associate’s degree in a related discipline and two years of experience. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Working knowledge of safe operation and use of powered and non-powered handheld tools commonly used in landscaping installation and maintenance.
Working knowledge of occupational hazards, safety rules, and practices, and ability to communicate that knowledge to subordinates.
Skill operating modern office equipment, computers, and software, including Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to complete tasks promptly, multitask, organize workload, meet deadlines, follow up, and complete assignments.
Ability to write reports and maintain records and files.
Ability to establish effective relationships with employees, supervisors, city officials, and the public, and communicate tactfully and impartially in person and in writing.
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the City of Winter Park Core Competencies, follow oral and written instructions, and keep accurate records.
Forestry: Working knowledge of tree planting, care, and removal; tree species and biological functions; and tree pests and diseases.
Forestry: Working knowledge of safe operation and use of chainsaws, stump grinders, aerial trucks, crane trucks, brush chippers, and other equipment used in division activities.
Lakes: Working knowledge of aquatic plant identification and nomenclature, and herbicide handling and application techniques.
Lakes: Ability to swim proficiently; skill in boat and trailer handling and maintenance; and experience operating boats including outboard-powered boats, skiffs, jon/utility boats, barges, airboats, and canoes.
Landscape/Park Maintenance: Working knowledge of landscape planting, care, and design, and of plant and tree species, biological functions, pests, and diseases.
Forestry: Possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License, Class B or higher, with air brake endorsement, or have a CDL permit and obtain the license within six months of hire.
Lakes: Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License, Class E or higher.
Lakes: Possess and maintain a Florida FDACS Restricted Use Herbicide License in Aquatics, Right of Way, or Natural Areas, or obtain the license within six months of hire.
Landscape/Park Maintenance: Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License, Class E or higher.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including lifting and moving objects and performing the described climbing, bending, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and equipment-operation tasks.

Responsibilities

Perform quality assessment and quality control of completed work by contractors and City employees.
Supervise and direct fieldwork as assigned by the division Superintendent, department administration, or other designated management.
Provide input for and complete performance appraisals using an online evaluation system, where applicable.
Maintain accurate work orders, reports, timesheets, and other records.
Perform manual labor related to field operations, tree maintenance, or landscape and parks maintenance, depending on division.
Clean and maintain tools and equipment.
Respond to emergency-work call-backs as needed.
Assist with planning urban forestry and landscaping projects, including procurement of materials and cost and equipment analysis.
Oversee city tree-planting projects and nursery operations, and maintain right-of-way trees.
Direct Lakes Division programs involving aquatic plant management, water-quality sampling, shoreline vegetation permitting, and related ecological functions.
Coordinate documentation, invoicing, and other activities needed to maintain the city’s participation in the FFWCC-funded invasive plant management program.
Obtain and maintain state vegetation-control permits.
Supervise Lakes Division field staff and oversee herbicide-program safety compliance, quality-control checks, and staff training on safety procedures and herbicide use.
Oversee landscape design and installation projects.