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Location : Coconut Creek, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1411448
Department: Parks DA Maintenance Group Adm
Opening Date: 11/10/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Parks Superintendent (Maintenance) - Parks Maintenance Group at Tradewinds Park.
This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.
Position Overview
Reporting directly to the Parks and Recreation Division Director, with 90 employees, the Parks Superintendent for the Parks Maintenance Group plans and directs the activities and operations of the Division including repair, renovation, minor construction, tree trimming, and sign shop projects for the Division's parks, landscaped areas, natural area sites, recreational areas, and buildings. The Parks Superintendent is responsible for developing strategies, goals and objectives to improve services; will participate as a member of the Division's Leadership Team; coordinates with key staff in the capital development, planning, and design of new parks and facilities; and will coordinate Division projects with other County agencies and outside entities, such as architects, engineers, local building departments, and contractors. This position also plays a key role in during emergency operations related to strategic support following natural disasters and other emergency deployments. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader who has the ability to manage day-to-day operations of the Division while looking to the future needs of the Division.
General Description
Performs administrative and supervisory work planning and directing parks and recreation services for County parks within a geographical area of the County.
Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in parks and recreation management, business administration, public administration, environmental sciences, engineering or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in park management, programming and administrative work or closely related experience including three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment.
Preferences:
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in parks and recreation management, business administration, public administration, environmental sciences, engineering or closely related field.
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional(CPRP)/Executive
Professional Engineer or Architect
General Contractor's License
Construction management and facilities maintenance experience
Project tracking experience (e.g. MicroSoft Project)
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) experience (e.g. Facility Focus; AIM)
Capital Program Budget experience
Ability to read, write and speak foreign language (Spanish, French/Creole)
Additional Information:
All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check which includes post-offer physical examination, clearing of DCF's Affidavit of Good Moral Character ().
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Plans and directs park and recreation operations through subordinate supervisors to achieve increased efficiency and outstanding customer service.
Manages personnel by hiring, disciplining and promoting; evaluates employee performance; evaluates staffing levels and job classifications; and authorizes leave and overtime; works closely with the Human Resources Manager on personnel issues; assists Lead Managers with selecting, training and evaluating their staff.
Inspects all parks and division sites with an emphasis on interior and exterior building maintenance, safety, fencing, bulletin boards, signage, and landscaping, safety issues and overall first impression areas; works with maintenance and construction sections to plan and coordinate preventative maintenance, routine repairs, emergency repairs, fleet management and capital projects.
Reviews incident/accident reports and workers compensation reports and make recommendations to reduce liabilities, loss and injuries; reviews, evaluates and proactively addresses park, patron and staff security issues.
Communicates with a culturally diverse group of citizens, special user groups, media, city and county elected officials to improve services and responds to citizen concerns.
Monitors operational budgets; makes recommendations for purchase of equipment, materials and supplies; works with lead managers to forecast revenues and expenditures; recommends changes to fee schedule.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Competencies
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.
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What is the highest degree you have received from an accredited college or university with major coursework in parks and recreation management, business administration, public administration, environmental sciences, engineering or closely related field?
02
What area of study is your degree in?
03
Do you have any certifications or memberships in any related Parks and Recreation organizations? If yes, please list the organizations here
04
What languages, other than English, are you fluent in reading, writing and speaking?
05
Will you possess a valid Florida Driver's License at time of appointment? (Note: this does not include a "Learner's Permit")
06
How many years of progressively responsible experience in park management, programming and administrative work or closely related experience do you possess?
07
Describe your experience in park management, programming and administrative work or closely related. Please detail the nature and scope of the work you have performed.
08
Please describe what experience you have in the following trades: Carpentry, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, General Maintenance, Landscaping
09
Do you have 3 or more years of related supervisory experience?
10
Please describe your construction experience, including public sector construction project management, sharing an experience in which you oversaw the construction of a new building or a building modification. Please explain your role in the project, the budget, and the scope of the project. Please include any problems encountered and how those problems were resolved; whether you completed the project within budget and established timelines.
11
Please describe your budget experience including operational and capital budgets, include the greatest budget for which you've been responsible.
12
Describe your computer experience and programs utilized, including use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as Facility Focus or AIM; MS Office Suite (specifically Excel Spreadsheets); and project tracking software such as MS Project.
Required Question
Location : Coconut Creek, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 1411448
Department: Parks DA Maintenance Group Adm
Opening Date: 11/10/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Parks Superintendent (Maintenance) - Parks Maintenance Group at Tradewinds Park.
This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.
Position Overview
Reporting directly to the Parks and Recreation Division Director, with 90 employees, the Parks Superintendent for the Parks Maintenance Group plans and directs the activities and operations of the Division including repair, renovation, minor construction, tree trimming, and sign shop projects for the Division's parks, landscaped areas, natural area sites, recreational areas, and buildings. The Parks Superintendent is responsible for developing strategies, goals and objectives to improve services; will participate as a member of the Division's Leadership Team; coordinates with key staff in the capital development, planning, and design of new parks and facilities; and will coordinate Division projects with other County agencies and outside entities, such as architects, engineers, local building departments, and contractors. This position also plays a key role in during emergency operations related to strategic support following natural disasters and other emergency deployments. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader who has the ability to manage day-to-day operations of the Division while looking to the future needs of the Division.
General Description
Performs administrative and supervisory work planning and directing parks and recreation services for County parks within a geographical area of the County.
Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in parks and recreation management, business administration, public administration, environmental sciences, engineering or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in park management, programming and administrative work or closely related experience including three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment.
Preferences:
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in parks and recreation management, business administration, public administration, environmental sciences, engineering or closely related field.
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional(CPRP)/Executive
Professional Engineer or Architect
General Contractor's License
Construction management and facilities maintenance experience
Project tracking experience (e.g. MicroSoft Project)
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) experience (e.g. Facility Focus; AIM)
Capital Program Budget experience
Ability to read, write and speak foreign language (Spanish, French/Creole)
Additional Information:
All candidates must complete an extensive ten (10) year work history verification and criminal background check which includes post-offer physical examination, clearing of DCF's Affidavit of Good Moral Character ().
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Plans and directs park and recreation operations through subordinate supervisors to achieve increased efficiency and outstanding customer service.
Manages personnel by hiring, disciplining and promoting; evaluates employee performance; evaluates staffing levels and job classifications; and authorizes leave and overtime; works closely with the Human Resources Manager on personnel issues; assists Lead Managers with selecting, training and evaluating their staff.
Inspects all parks and division sites with an emphasis on interior and exterior building maintenance, safety, fencing, bulletin boards, signage, and landscaping, safety issues and overall first impression areas; works with maintenance and construction sections to plan and coordinate preventative maintenance, routine repairs, emergency repairs, fleet management and capital projects.
Reviews incident/accident reports and workers compensation reports and make recommendations to reduce liabilities, loss and injuries; reviews, evaluates and proactively addresses park, patron and staff security issues.
Communicates with a culturally diverse group of citizens, special user groups, media, city and county elected officials to improve services and responds to citizen concerns.
Monitors operational budgets; makes recommendations for purchase of equipment, materials and supplies; works with lead managers to forecast revenues and expenditures; recommends changes to fee schedule.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Competencies
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.
01
What is the highest degree you have received from an accredited college or university with major coursework in parks and recreation management, business administration, public administration, environmental sciences, engineering or closely related field?
- No Degree
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree or higher
02
What area of study is your degree in?
03
Do you have any certifications or memberships in any related Parks and Recreation organizations? If yes, please list the organizations here
04
What languages, other than English, are you fluent in reading, writing and speaking?
05
Will you possess a valid Florida Driver's License at time of appointment? (Note: this does not include a "Learner's Permit")
- Yes
- No
06
How many years of progressively responsible experience in park management, programming and administrative work or closely related experience do you possess?
- Less than 7 years
- 7 to 8 years
- 9 to 10 years
- 11 or more years
07
Describe your experience in park management, programming and administrative work or closely related. Please detail the nature and scope of the work you have performed.
08
Please describe what experience you have in the following trades: Carpentry, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, General Maintenance, Landscaping
09
Do you have 3 or more years of related supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
10
Please describe your construction experience, including public sector construction project management, sharing an experience in which you oversaw the construction of a new building or a building modification. Please explain your role in the project, the budget, and the scope of the project. Please include any problems encountered and how those problems were resolved; whether you completed the project within budget and established timelines.
11
Please describe your budget experience including operational and capital budgets, include the greatest budget for which you've been responsible.
12
Describe your computer experience and programs utilized, including use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) such as Facility Focus or AIM; MS Office Suite (specifically Excel Spreadsheets); and project tracking software such as MS Project.
Required Question
