Town of Greenwich, CT
Park Operations Manager
Town of Greenwich, CT, Greenwich, Connecticut, us, 06831
General Statement of DutiesManages the administrative and technical operations of the Town’s parks, facilities, natural areas, as well as the equipment maintenance program of the Parks and Trees Division.
QualificationsEducation and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Ornamental Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Turf Management, or Landscape Design from an accredited college or university, or a related field plus five (5) years experience in turf and grounds management, including supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Necessary Qualifications:Connecticut Custom Grounds Applicator’s Supervisory License at time of appointment or an equivalent license from another state (at time of appointment); if equivalent license, applicant shall obtain a Connecticut license within three (3) months of appointment and shall maintain such license in good standing.
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification within six (6) months of hire.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of ornamental horticulture and turf management.
Proven knowledge of the occupational hazards of parks and recreation maintenance, D.E.E.P. and O.S.H.A. regulations.
Demonstrated knowledge of integrated pest management.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and budgeting.
Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of a personal computer and related software applications, including work order software.
Demonstrated ability to plan and layout work on an immediate and long-term basis.
Demonstrated ability to supervise workers and volunteers.
Proven knowledge of the safe and effective use of mechanical recreational area and turf maintenance equipment standard to the industry.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and the ability to make public presentations.
Proven ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors and the public.
Valid Driver’s License.
Examination:
100% Training & Experience Assessment
The examination to determine a candidate's eligibility for the position will be a Training and Experience Assessment. This type of examination requires that you completely fill out the application, adding pages for additional relevant information where needed, and attaching any documentation of certificates, degrees, other significant documents, etc. A candidate's eligibility to be interviewed will be based solely on material submitted at the time of application. Once the Eligibility List is prepared no further information may be submitted and no adjustments will be made.
Job Description
Department : Parks & Recreation
Division : Parks & Trees
Bargaining Status : LIUNA
Salary Range : L-C
FLSA Status : Exempt
Reports to : Superintendent of Parks and Trees
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversees park operations at all work locations and facilities.
Manages work priorities in coordination with the Superintendent of Parks & Trees.
Supervises the work of maintenance crews and foremen in such tasks as cultivating, renovating, fertilizing and mowing of park and athletic field turf as well as pruning, planting, spraying, propagating, cultivating shrubs, annuals and perennials.
Inspects fields, lawns, and plants for disease or insect damage, taking soil samples for analysis when necessary.
Oversees the application and control of pesticides and chemicals, and ensures the proper retention of records in compliance with State statutes.
Oversees new construction and improvements in the Town’s parks, facilities, and natural areas.
Responsible for managing the Parks & Recreation snow operations.
Supervises contractors.
Manages grounds and facility setup for small and large special events, in coordination with outside vendors, and Town staff.
Identifies, evaluates, and purchases the equipment and tools needed for the Parks & Tree Divisions daily operations.
Manages the Town and Board of Education playground facilities.
Coordinates the quarterly playground inspections and implements recommended maintenance work and site improvements.
Coordinates volunteer activities related to park restorations, plantings, and other park system projects. Provides resources and staffing for these activities as needed.
Hires and schedules seasonal employees.
Develops and supervises the division’s in-service training and safety program.
Addresses questions and complaints from the public.
Assists in the department budget administration and prepares, processes and oversees the divisional budget.
Requisitions tools and materials.
Performs related work as assigned.
Supports Town policies and philosophies.
Supplemental InformationAll positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the examination, or any part thereof.
All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.
The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.
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QualificationsEducation and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Ornamental Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Turf Management, or Landscape Design from an accredited college or university, or a related field plus five (5) years experience in turf and grounds management, including supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Necessary Qualifications:Connecticut Custom Grounds Applicator’s Supervisory License at time of appointment or an equivalent license from another state (at time of appointment); if equivalent license, applicant shall obtain a Connecticut license within three (3) months of appointment and shall maintain such license in good standing.
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification within six (6) months of hire.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of ornamental horticulture and turf management.
Proven knowledge of the occupational hazards of parks and recreation maintenance, D.E.E.P. and O.S.H.A. regulations.
Demonstrated knowledge of integrated pest management.
Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and budgeting.
Demonstrated proficiency in the operation of a personal computer and related software applications, including work order software.
Demonstrated ability to plan and layout work on an immediate and long-term basis.
Demonstrated ability to supervise workers and volunteers.
Proven knowledge of the safe and effective use of mechanical recreational area and turf maintenance equipment standard to the industry.
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and the ability to make public presentations.
Proven ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors and the public.
Valid Driver’s License.
Examination:
100% Training & Experience Assessment
The examination to determine a candidate's eligibility for the position will be a Training and Experience Assessment. This type of examination requires that you completely fill out the application, adding pages for additional relevant information where needed, and attaching any documentation of certificates, degrees, other significant documents, etc. A candidate's eligibility to be interviewed will be based solely on material submitted at the time of application. Once the Eligibility List is prepared no further information may be submitted and no adjustments will be made.
Job Description
Department : Parks & Recreation
Division : Parks & Trees
Bargaining Status : LIUNA
Salary Range : L-C
FLSA Status : Exempt
Reports to : Superintendent of Parks and Trees
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversees park operations at all work locations and facilities.
Manages work priorities in coordination with the Superintendent of Parks & Trees.
Supervises the work of maintenance crews and foremen in such tasks as cultivating, renovating, fertilizing and mowing of park and athletic field turf as well as pruning, planting, spraying, propagating, cultivating shrubs, annuals and perennials.
Inspects fields, lawns, and plants for disease or insect damage, taking soil samples for analysis when necessary.
Oversees the application and control of pesticides and chemicals, and ensures the proper retention of records in compliance with State statutes.
Oversees new construction and improvements in the Town’s parks, facilities, and natural areas.
Responsible for managing the Parks & Recreation snow operations.
Supervises contractors.
Manages grounds and facility setup for small and large special events, in coordination with outside vendors, and Town staff.
Identifies, evaluates, and purchases the equipment and tools needed for the Parks & Tree Divisions daily operations.
Manages the Town and Board of Education playground facilities.
Coordinates the quarterly playground inspections and implements recommended maintenance work and site improvements.
Coordinates volunteer activities related to park restorations, plantings, and other park system projects. Provides resources and staffing for these activities as needed.
Hires and schedules seasonal employees.
Develops and supervises the division’s in-service training and safety program.
Addresses questions and complaints from the public.
Assists in the department budget administration and prepares, processes and oversees the divisional budget.
Requisitions tools and materials.
Performs related work as assigned.
Supports Town policies and philosophies.
Supplemental InformationAll positions may be subject to an interview process. The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who will be invited to participate in the examination, or any part thereof.
All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test that includes testing for THC (the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), given at the Town's expense prior to employment if conditionally offered a part time, full time or safety sensitive position.
The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations all full and part time positions prior to hiring as part of the reference checking procedures for outside candidates. The investigation will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.
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