Parks Specialist

City of North Miami•Parks Operations Center 12181 NE 13 Ave North Miami, FL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Perform specialized, technical, and supervisory work within the Parks Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. This is highly responsible work involving assisting a Parks Coordinator with a variety of duties. The incumbent works under the general direction of a coordinator and assists in planning, organizing, inspecting, supervising and coordinating specific operations, activities and events in the parks division. Responsibilities are varied in nature and require a degree of technical, supervisory or administrative expertise and ability.

Requirements

High school graduation, plus considerable work experience in Parks, or an area of desired specialization.
Two or more years technical training in horticultural related fields; plus considerable work experience in a Nursery, landscaping, or an area of desired specialization, OR An equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Possession of a valid Florida commercial driver’s license (CDL) “Class B” or higher.
Must obtain, within one year, a pesticide license for Ornamental and Turf and Rights-of-Ways.
Good speaking, reading, writing, comprehension, and leadership skills
Good knowledge of all phases off parks activities and their administration
Good working knowledge of human relations and the ability to work with people of all ages and backgrounds
Thorough technical knowledge that has been acquired from education and experience in the Parks and Recreation Landscape, Arboricultural, Horticultural, and/or Constructional Maintenance fields
A high level of independent decision-making ability
Ability to accept responsibility and to carry projects to successful completion
Ability to accept and to delegate authority
Ability to operate an automobile, truck, van or specific motorized equipment

Responsibilities

Assists in supervising varied parks activities or events
Evaluates adequacy of existing facilities and equipment for parks activities and events
Oversees the operation of work crews engaged in parks operations and/or assists program staff with facility operations and events
May be required to assume responsibility for parks programs
Develops training sessions and manuals for staff
Prepares technical specifications
Develops and monitors specific department operations
Uses a computer for documents, requisitions and e-mails
Drafts and implements budget documents, monitors inventory, obtains price quotations, and adheres to budget constraints
Prepares requisitions for materials, equipment and services
Coordinates and oversees special events
Represents the department in contact with other agencies and the public
Supervises or assists Trades Mechanics, Maintenance Mechanics, General Maintenance Workers or Contractors in the installation, maintenance and repair of buildings, machinery, mechanical apparatus and equipment
Does monitoring and problem resolution of irrigation operations and water consumptions for the City’s irrigation systems
Supervises or assists journeymen mechanics in the installation, maintenance and repair of pumps, machinery, mechanical and electrical apparatus and equipment
Oversees the operations and maintenance of the City’s turf grass fields
Uses a computer to operate the Tree Manager System, requisitions and e-mail
Does problem resolution of electrical systems for pumps and athletic field lighting systems
Does problem resolutions for tree damage
Oversees tree-trimming operations
Assists in monitoring and inspecting contract maintenance crews, generates inspection reports, notifies contractors of deficiencies and follows up to ensure compliance with contract specifications
Supervises or assists general maintenance workers and equipment operations in the installation, maintenance of landscaping, proper operation of machinery, hand tools and specialized equipment
Oversees the routine landscape maintenance of the City’s parks, medians and recreation facilities
Acts as Coordinator in the absence of the Coordinator
Conducts related Parks work as assigned