Description

The incumbent performs administrative and professional work in directing and managing the overall maintenance operations of the City's Parks Division involving parks, City facilities, roadways, medians, right-of-ways, cemeteries and other public grounds maintenance operations. Work is guided by City rules and regulations and park maintenance principles. Supervision is exercised over maintenance supervisors and crew leaders.

Examples of Duties

Administers and prepares annual budget for the Parks Division and monitors budget expenditures and Parks Capital Improvement Program.
Supervises and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, polices, and priorities for the Parks Division; identifies resource needs; recommends and implements policies and procedures.
Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; and maintains records on employees.
Supervises and manages subordinate personnel.
Plans, supervises, and reviews the work plan for the Parks Division; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns work activities and projects; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
Performs public relations duties and serves as technical advisor to citizens, boards, and other City departments and organizations.
Investigates and responds to inquiries and complaints relating to citizen use of parks/public sites and facilities.
Directs the research, analysis and preparation of special reports, studies and surveys.
Responsible for the annual Tree City application including compiling data and proof of compliance.
Manages sales of cemetery plots, issues Cemetery Deeds, and coordinates activities with funeral homes.
Purchases required fertilizer, pesticides, chemicals, supplies, and equipment necessary for parks maintenance.
Directs and assists in the design, layout and installation of parks, playgrounds, and landscaping; reviews request for proposals and bidding contracts; oversees and monitor construction; ensures compliance with grant requirements and appropriate contract and laws.
Provides input on grant submittals, proposals, and applications.
Stays updated on new trends and innovations in the field of park maintenance, ground maintenance, turf management, facility maintenance, equipment, and national playground safety inspector standards/benchmarks.
Maintains safety inspections and exercise administrative oversight of division equipment and repairs to ensure security, safety, inventory controls, and those parks are maintained in a sanitary and attractive condition.
Assists with CAPRA standards, documents, EOC’s, ensuring standards are followed, compiles required data, and other assignments to assist with re-accreditation.
Assists with special events and works as a team with the Recreation and Golf Divisions.
Performs other assigned duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED and 9 years of progressively responsible parks management/supervisor experience; or
Associate’s Degree and 7 years of progressively responsible parks management/supervisor experience; or
Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of progressively responsible parks management/supervisory experience.
Experience must have been with a public park agency.
Must have proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Suite; Outlook, Word, Excel, and Adobe.
May be designated as Assigned Personnel and be required to work during a declared emergency.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

Must possess or obtain within three (3) months of hire any necessary FEMA training as required by the department director.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license. Applicants who possess a valid out of state driver’s license must obtain the Florida Driver’s license within 10 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of objectives and principles of public park maintenance.
Knowledge of management and budgeting principles and practices.
Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management techniques; chemicals, fertilizers and pesticides and their application, personal protective equipment, and Safety Data Sheets.
Knowledge of facilities, equipment and supplies supporting a parks maintenance function.
Knowledge of new playground equipment and repairs, and various types of surfacing.
Knowledge of irrigation systems, wells including installation and repairs.
Knowledge of turf management, ballfield maintenance, arboriculture, horticulture and landscape principles and practices.
Knowledge of contract administration and contract provisions related to assigned activities.
Knowledge of cemetery principles and practices.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Knowledge of public relations methods.
Knowledge of emergency management and weather-related event planning, preparation and recovery methods.
Ability to provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the Parks Division.
Ability to plan and direct the work activities of parks maintenance and to recommend and implement goals, objectives, and procedures for providing effective and efficient parks services.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply a wide variety of technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
Ability to inspect, monitor and administer park projects.
Ability to establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Ability to prepare operations and maintenance cost estimates and project estimates.
Ability to research, analyze and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures and techniques.
Ability to express oneself clearly, both orally and in writing.
Ability to handle conflicting requests for service in a diplomatic manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates, and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, crawl, kneel, and walk.
Ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Ability to grasp objects.
Ability to see, read, write, and speak conversation and symbols in English.
Ability to hear and comprehend conversation spoken at various tones of voice and various speeds in English.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and related departmental equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
Ability to push, pull and hold items up to 10 lbs. for time periods not to exceed 10 minutes.
Ability to work regularly scheduled hours.
Availability to work at various hours of the day and night to attend departmental projects, special events, meetings, and handle occasional problems.
Ability to work in a variety of undesirable weather conditions, working conditions such as noise and fumes, and in confined spaces, heights, and depths.

The City of Melbourne offers a generous benefit package to include:

100% City paid medical insurance for employee only; coverage available for family
Health Insurance opt-out incentive for employees with other medical coverage
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance in the amount of 1 times your annual salary
Additional life insurance to include coverage for your spouse and child(ren)
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Account
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
457 Deferred Compensation
Retirement Plans (FRS, local plan for Police and Fire personnel)
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement

For more information about benefits visit https://www.melbourneflorida.org/departments/human-resources/employees-only/hr-information-forms-for-employees/benefits)

01

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

Yes, I understand and agree
No, I do not agree

02

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

PROOF OF EDUCATION REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR MUST BE UPLOADED TO APPLICATION.

Did not complete High School Diploma or GED
High School Diploma or GED
High School Diploma or GED and Some College
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's or Higher

03

Do you possess a valid State of Florida driver's license, or a valid out of state driver's license?

04

How many years of progressively responsible parks management/supervisor experience do you have?

None
Less than 1 year
More than 1 year less than 3 years
More than 3 years less than 5 years
More than 5 years less than 7 years
More than 7 years less than 9 years
More than 9 years less than 11 years
More than 11 years

05

Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word.

Basic knowledge of creating, editing, formatting, and saving simple documents; inserting simple tables; and proofreading documents for accuracy.
Knowledge of common commands such as creating a title; using, modifying, and creating styles; setting up the ruler; indenting paragraphs, using tabs and tables; inserting captions, footnotes, endnotes, special characters, or hard page breaks; using page numbering; creating headers and footers; inserting graphics; inserting an equation, adding comments and tracking changes.
Extensive knowledge of almost all function of program including mail merge, macros, creating a table of contents, creating bookmarks and cross-referencing.
None of the above

06

Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Outlook.

Basic knowledge of identifying the components of the Outlook environment; composing email messages; sending and receiving email messages; organizing email messages into folders; managing contacts; scheduling appointments; scheduling meetings, managing tasks, notes and journal entries.
Knowledge of customizing message settings; organizing and locating Outlook messages; setting calendar options; tracking activities using the Journal; assigning and tracking tasks; sharing folder information; customizing the Outlook environment.
Extensive knowledge of almost all functions of program including personalizing your email; organizing Outlook items; managing data files; managing contacts and contact information; saving and archiving email; creating a custom Outlook form; working offline and remotely.
None of the above

07

Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Able to create basic worksheets; create basic formulas; use basic functions; modify and format a worksheet; print workbooks.
Able to use advanced formulas; organize tables and worksheets; create and modify charts; analyze data using Pivot tables and Pivot charts; insert and modify graphic objects in a worksheet.
Able to create and edit macros; conditional formatting; apply data validation criteria; able to protect, share and merge files; trace cells and troubleshoot formula errors; uses data list outline; consolidate data and link workbooks; export and import text files and XML data; import data from the Web and create Web queries; analyze data using trend lines, Sparklines and scenarios.
None of the above

08

Are you able to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays

Yes
NO
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