Parks & Trails Superintendent

Pasco County • Land O' Lakes, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is a highly responsible and professional position which plans, organizes, and directs the operations of multiple large acreage wilderness/conservation parks, parklands, natural areas, beaches, recreation facilities, and programs under the operating responsibility of a portion of the County (or department), supervisory responsibilities for 15+ staff, and coordinates with the other superintendents to assure continuity of department activities, policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Knowledge of current grounds and structural maintenance, construction, leisure service trends, programming, and facility management techniques.
• Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of public parks and recreation services.
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and monitor the work capabilities and progress of various staff and programs.
• Knowledge of Florida's ecosystems and land management techniques.
• Ability to select, train, and evaluate parks and recreation staff.
• Ability to evaluate new and proposed improvements to parks and recreation operational programs, maintenance and construction methods, and related equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships with employees, community organizations, and the public.
• Ability to stimulate and develop community interest, support, and participation in parks and recreation related activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, using verbal, written and visual communication.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation Management, Natural Resource Management or a closely related field and four (4) years’ experience in parks and recreation operations, with two (2) years' supervisory capacity over professional parks and recreation personnel.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree with experience in the public sector and Professional Parks and Recreation Certification preferred.
• Ability to acquire a Certified Playground Safety Inspector and Florida Pesticide Applicator License within one (1) year from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the operation and maintenance of County parks, including staff, within the Parks and Trails Division.
• Responsible for the care of park site facilities and grounds including open space, picnic areas, shelters/pavilions, restrooms, fields, playgrounds, trails, parking lots, roadways, beaches, boat ramps, campgrounds, natural areas, other park infrastructures, lifeguard operations, signage, and landscaping.
• Directs special recreation programs and events and construction via specialized staff assigned to complete related projects and programs.
• Assists in directing contracted work.
• Performs inspections and, if needed takes, corrective action to ensure that park site operations and maintenance meet department standards, policies, and procedures.
• Schedules and coordinates work with vendors, contractors, and other agencies.
• Coordinates personnel schedules, maintenance and recreation program schedules, and major equipment assignments.
• Provides liaison with other Superintendents and outside organizations by coordinating tasks, activities, maintenance, and recreation programs to avoid conflicts and to ensure efficiency.
• Investigates and resolves public complaints pertaining to the operations of parklands, trails, recreational facilities, and public programs.
• Prepares budgetary and cost estimates for operational concerns, including construction, maintenance and recreation operations at park, trail, or facility.
• Makes recommendations on specifications for purchase of new equipment and supplies, and funding of natural resource and educational programs.
• Interviews, hires, and evaluates, and if needed approves payroll, for full-time staff, part-time, and seasonal staff, instructors, contractors, and volunteers.
• May prepare and deliver presentations to community organizations, schools, and civic groups.
• Produce timely, professional and concise memorandums, reports and other job related documentation and correspondence.
• Approves requisitions for supplies and equipment, and assumes administrative control of budgeted monies allocated to the position's area of responsibility.
• Maintains a variety of records, including cost accounting for maintenance and recreation operations.
• Prepares technical reports and correspondence as required.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.
• All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
• Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
• PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager