Parks and Nature Operations Superintendent – Public Works

Job Description

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON THIS PLATFORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST APPLY ON CLARK COUNTY’S WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

For Complete Job Announcement, Application Requirements, and to apply on-line (applications on external sites are not monitored), please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county

 

Job Summary
Clark County Parks and Nature Division is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to work closely with colleagues in the division to implement short and long term operations and maintenance plans throughout our 96 developed park and open space properties.

Clark County Parks and Nature enriches communities by creating and stewarding parks that promote health and wellness, boost economic vitality, preserve natural areas, and ensure access to the outdoors for all.

You will be working directly with your fellow Parks and Nature Operations Superintendent on planning and monitoring of daily maintenance operations activities. Additional duties will include monitoring, managing and planning for preventative and major maintenance while collaborating with our Planning and Development Team. Providing leadership and supervision of staff and monitoring of Operations budget performance in collaboration with the Public Works Finance Division.

 

Qualifications
Overview of typical tasks:

• Plan, develop and implement strategies and programs to accomplish
department goals, priorities and objectives.
• Supervise staff as assigned; prioritizes, assigns and monitors work; evaluates
performance; initiates and implements decisions regarding employee
selection and discipline; ensures resources are available for department
operations and provides staff training and cross-training.
• Coordinates department resources; developing, interpreting, monitoring,
adjusting and implementing policies and procedures; managing daily
operations; and serving as administrative advisor to department head and/or
elected official.
• Represents the department at various events such as: meetings, hearings,
training, and bid openings; and ensures that department goals, views and
positions are presented.
• Evaluates department program(s); analyzes overall workload; ensures that
activities are goal directed by prioritizing work assignments and adjusting
resource allocation; and determines the need for additional resources or
contract services.
• Prepares and administers operating budgets; estimates revenue and approves
expenditures.
• Direct, coordinate and review the program work plan: meet with staff to
identify and resolve problems; assign work activities and projects; monitor
workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Participates in community outreach efforts and activities as a community
partner/agent of the County as applicable to the department assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required.

 

Education and Experience:

 

A Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.

 

In addition, the Operations Superintendent requires two to four (2-4) years of direct experience supervising and/or managing road or grounds maintenance operations and personnel.

 

Five years of responsible maintenance work related to road or grounds maintenance together with two years of supervisory experience may substitute for the degree and experience requirements.  Additionally, any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

 

Required licenses and Certifications:

 

A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

 

Knowledge of:  and skill in techniques and methods of maintenance and repair of roadways/bridges, drainage systems, medians and rights-of-way; maintenance needs analysis, planning and prioritization, including labor needs, supplies and equipment needs identification; maintenance equipment functions and capabilities; roadway design, construction and maintenance management; and skill in techniques of cost estimation, geotechnical engineering theory and practice as it relates to reaction of roadway materials to applied roads,  effective management and supervisory principles and techniques  developing and implementing cost effective work procedures, reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, maintenance manuals and labor agreements, resolving the full range of procedural, personnel and property owner problems, computer skills in conjunction with basic reports and records preparation.

 

Ability to: Manage operations and designated staff through the leadership of Crew Chiefs operating at remote locations, develop and maintain effective working relationships with community representatives, employees, managers, and officials from County and other governmental agencies, and the general public;  operate a variety of maintenance related equipment including but not limited to light trucks, sedans, vans, etc..; establish and maintain accurate records, reports, and schedules; research and evaluate advances in highway maintenance.

 

Selection Process:

Resume and other documents must be attached together in the ‘Resume Upload’ section of the application.  Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application.

 

Application Review (Pass/ Fail) – An online application is required.  Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

 

Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) – This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process.

 

Oral Interview – The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement.  Top candidate(s) will continue in the process.

 

Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education.

 

It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression.
First review of candidates will be May 19th. This recruitment may close at any time on or after the first review date with no additional notice.

 

 

Examples of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

•    Plan, organize and determine overall program or division organization, mission, core services and allocation of financial, human and capital resources.  Develops and manages short- and long-term department goals and priorities.
•    Guides and leads the development, interpretation and application of policies and practices within scope of responsibility.
•    Measures and evaluates program/division/unit performance and effectiveness.
•    Develops and maintains effective personal and department-level working relationships, including other governments, other County departments, community organizations, neighborhood groups and individual citizens.  Represents the department in relations with state, federal and local regulatory agencies.
•    Develops and oversees policies, programs and activities involving community relations, community education and public information. Promotes optimum community participation and input into the program or department activities.
•    Fiscal management including development and presentation of the program or division’s operating budget, monitoring of revenues and expenditures, development or improvement of funding mechanisms and sources, ensuring that all programs are within budget and as cost effective as possible.
•    Analyze and manage the program(s), services and activities of the assigned area; develop and implement new elements of the assigned program(s) and/or department division.
•    Define program and/or division goals and objectives; establish methods and means of accomplishing objectives; implement policies and procedures; develop division or program budget.
•    Prepare reports on program performance, needs, services information, and demographic data; contribute to and ensure the evaluation of program performance.
•    Oversee the selection, training, motivation and evaluation provided by supervisory or management staff to include disciplinary actions.
 

 

 

Salary Grade
M2.203

 

Salary Range
$7,497.00 – $10,496.00- per month

 

Close Date
Open Until FilledRecruiter
Rori JonesEmail:

Rori.Jones@clark.wa.gov

 

Equal Opportunity Employer
Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Clark County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at http://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

 

 

Employee Benefits and additional compensation
Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation.  Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation.  More specific benefit information for the different bargaining units can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/employee-benefits. Also please refer to the specific bargaining unit contract for additional compensation at https://clark.wa.gov/human-resources/documents.

 

 

Retirement Information
All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.
For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems’ web site here: http://www.drs.wa.gov/

 

 

 

 

If you are in need of ADA/Section 504 assistance for accommodations, please contact Human Resources at (564) 397-2456; Relay (800) 833-6388.

 

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON THIS PLATFORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. YOU MUST APPLY ON CLARK COUNTY’S WEBSITE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

For Complete Job Announcement, Application Requirements, and to apply on-line (applications on external sites are not monitored), please visit our website at:

https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county