Parks Operations Specialist

City of Albany, OR-posted 2 months ago

Full-time

Albany, OR

251-500 employees

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

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The City of Albany is seeking a skilled and motivated Parks Operations Specialist to join our Parks & Open Space team. This position plays a key role in keeping our parks, trails, and recreational areas in top condition while supporting the community events and programs that make Albany such a vibrant place to live. In this role, you'll take the lead on major park operations for community-wide events like River Rhythms and the Northwest Art & Air Festival-planning logistics, coordinating with vendors and staff, and ensuring everything runs smoothly. You'll also serve as the department's point person for the OpenGov asset management system, helping track maintenance activities, report park conditions, and optimize data to support strategic decisions. Beyond daily park and facility maintenance, you'll lead the Adopt-A-Park program-building strong relationships with volunteers, coordinating projects, and celebrating community contributions that keep our parks thriving. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a balance of hands-on outdoor work, community engagement, and project coordination.

Plan and coordinate park operations and logistics for large-scale community events such as River Rhythms and Northwest Art & Fair Festival.
Serve as the primary on-site point of contact during events to coordinate with full-time recreation staff, seasonal employees, vendors, and other City Departments.
Problem solve effectively when working in dynamic environments.
Serve as the point of contact for the department's asset management system (OpenGov), including data entry, reporting, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
Coordinate with staff to ensure accurate and timely reporting of maintenance activities, inspections, and asset conditions.
Train and support staff in using the asset management system effectively.
Provide director with data to support departmental and City strategic planning along with budget recommendations.
Serve as the primary liaison for the Adopt-A-Park program, building strong relationships with the program's volunteer leads.
Provide training, guidance, and resources for the Adopt-A-Park program.
Assist in the development of appropriate projects that support department needs.
Track and report volunteer hours, accomplishments, and impacts.
Coordinate with Marketing Specialist to ensure park activities are being advertised and recognized effectively.
Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance, repair, and improvement of parks, trails, playgrounds, athletic fields, open spaces, and related facilities.
Operate and maintain equipment, tools, and vehicles used in park maintenance.
Monitor park conditions and address safety hazards, vandalism, and general upkeep.
Ensure compliance with park policies, permits, and safety regulations during events.
Respond to the public and maintain a positive customer service demeanor.
Work to create a high-performance work culture by demonstrating a positive attitude and modeling the City's mission, vision, and values.
Serve as a member of various City committees as assigned.
Assist other staff in the performance of their duties as assigned.

High school diploma or its equivalent.
Six years of experience in special event experience, asset management, landscape maintenance, landscape construction, grounds maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license.
First Aid/CPR certification preferred, or ability to obtain within six months of placement.

Generous benefits package to employees and eligible dependents.
Represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal employees (AFSCME).

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