7N75
PARK DISTRICT MANAGER

  This is administrative work planning, directing, and coordinating the horticultural, arboricultural, landscape and turf maintenance, and custodial activities within a park district. Employees in this class coordinate a park-wide responsibility, such as snow removal, contract monitoring, automotive and mower repairs, special events, or recycling, and are responsible for the efficient utilization of manpower, equipment, and materials. Contact with governmental officials and neighborhood and community groups to elicit support and promote public awareness of park programs is significant to the work. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative superior.

• The positions must plan, direct and coordinate the horticultural, arboricultural, landscape and turf maintenance, and custodial activities within a park district.
• The positions must be located in Fairmount Park.

  Participates in the development of maintenance plans and operating policies for the division; develops short- and long-range plans for arboricultural, landscape, grounds, and custodial operations; proposes the budget for the district-wide maintenance program; submits suggestions and recommendations for capital improvements and new functions.

  Determines district-wide priorities; allocates budgeted funds among subordinate supervisors; approves requisitions and expenditures of budgeted funds; advises subordinates of program goals; evaluates the progress of programs and recommends changes; evaluates equipment needs within the district and participates in the preparation of specifications and requisitions for the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies.

  Determines, plans, and schedules the work of employees assigned to participate in park-wide duties; reviews work for timeliness, accuracy and completeness; makes adjustments and corrections to procedures as needed.

  Confers with subordinate supervisor on the maintenance and landscaping of park areas, and the planting, trimming, and removal of park and street trees; reviews construction and landscape plans for appropriateness and adherence to park standards; observes problem areas in the field and determines appropriate action to be taken; coordinates with other divisions and outside agencies when necessary to provide additional resources.

  Attends meetings held by community groups and neighborhood associations to explain and promote park programs and policies; recruits, coordinates and supports volunteer groups and activities; acts as liaison for volunteer groups with other City departments; responds to group requests for park and recreation area improvements; advises these groups on horticultural projects; attempts to resolve complaints.

  Meets with representative of private and public agencies, City departments, other park divisions and district managers to coordinate a park-wide program such as, automotive and mower repairs, snow removal, tree planting, recycling or equipment purchases; reviews the operation of golf course concessionaires to determine compliance with contract provisions.

  Meets with school officials to discuss participation of students in the Park's maintenance projects; recommends possible curriculum and projects for students; provides supplies and materials for projects; conducts lectures and demonstrations; monitors projects in progress for compliance to established guidelines; recruits students for summer employment.

  Oversees adherence to park rules and regulations; notifies park vendors and users of violations; takes steps to seek compliance; contacts police and/or License and Inspections to enforce rules and regulations.

  Oversees the interviewing, selection, orientation and training of new employees by subordinate supervisors; reviews recommendations for disciplinary actions; conducts disciplinary hearings and makes decisions based on findings; mediates problems that arise between supervisors and employees.

  Submits regular and special reports on district operations; gathers and analyzes information for these reports; organizes and prepares reports.

  Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF:
• the principles, practices, methods, and equipment used in a horticultural program.
• the methods, materials and tools used in the maintenance and improvement of park grounds including turf maintenance, tree planting and trimming, landscape gardening, and custodial care of buildings and related facilities.
• the occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with park maintenance.
• supervisory methods and techniques.
ABILITY TO:
• plan and coordinate district-wide horticulture, arboriculture, landscape and grounds programs.
• prepare reports, plans, and costs estimates for park maintenance projects.
• plan, assign, and supervise, through subordinate supervisors, the work of a number of skilled and unskilled workers engaged in the maintenance of park grounds, recycling, and the custodial care of park buildings and related facilities.
• prepare and maintain work records and written reports.
• establish manpower, material, and equipment requirements for park maintenance activities.
• understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, City agencies, and the general public.

EDUCATION

Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course work in agronomy, park administration, horticulture, forestry, arboriculture, or turf maintenance.

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GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Four years of grounds care, horticulture, arboriculture or park administrative experience.

AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

Two years of experience at the second supervisory level reviewing and controlling landscape or arboriculture maintenance programs.

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Two years of full performance level park management experience reviewing, analyzing, modifying and/or developing systems and procedures to resolve operating problems or to improve productivity.

Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the Personnel Department that has included completion of two years of college with coursework in the areas described above as an educational minimum and the specific experience described above.

Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of appointment as a Park District Manager.

Possession of a valid Pennsylvania restricted use Public Applicator's Pesticide license within the first six months following appointment as a Park District Manager.