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City of Tracy Parks Operations Superintendent in Tracy, California
Parks Operations Superintendent
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Parks Operations Superintendent
Salary
$116,116.00 - $141,139.70 Annually
Location
Tracy, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Department
Parks & Recreation
Opening Date
02/28/2025
Closing Date
3/21/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
TMMBU
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Description
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TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: MARCH 21, 2025
Oral Board: APIRL 1, 2025
Selection Interviews: THE WEEK OF APRIL 28TH
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
This Operations Superintendent oversees Parks, Sports Fields, and Landscapes which includes the maintenance, repair, and construction of City parks, sports fields, landscaping, and associated facilities. The ideal candidate for the Parks Operations Superintendent position is an organized and visionary leader who excels in park management, community engagement, and sustainable practices. This individual will oversee the maintenance and enhancement of city parks, ensuring they provide a safe, enjoyable, and environmentally friendly experience for all visitors.
Our ideal candidate has a genuine enthusiasm for parks, recreation, and environmental conservation. They also have expertise in planning, executing, and overseeing park projects, are proficient in managing personnel, budgets, and materials, have the ability to develop long-term plans and strategies, and has a focus for organization as they will be asked to manage multiple tasks, projects and deadlines.
DEFINITION
Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages the staff and operations in the Department assigned to Internal Services, Streets and Traffic Maintenance, Urban Forestry, Parks, Sports Fields & Landscape Maintenance, or other department divisions as needed; manages the effective use of resources to improve organizational productivity and customer service; provides complex and responsible support to the Director in areas of expertise; and performs related duties, as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from assigned supervisory or management staff. Exercises general direction and supervision over assigned staff through subordinate levels of supervision.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a management classification responsible for planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating staff, operations, programs, projects, and activities of the assigned service area. Responsibilities include developing and implementing policies and procedures for assigned programs, budget administration and reporting, and program evaluation. Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines. This class is distinguished from the Director in that the latter oversees all or a majority of operations and maintenance programs and projects of the department.
Essential and Marginal Duties
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities of the assigned division within the Department.
Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the division; recommends within division policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
Ensures operational and programmatic compliance with applicable laws, including CalOSHA related to the assigned service area.
Participates in the development, administration, and oversight of operating and capital improvement program (CIP) budgets for the division; determines funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; assesses and monitors workload, administrative, and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for improvement.
Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees to correct deficiencies; recommends and implements discipline and termination procedures.
Develops and manages requests for proposals for professional and/or contracted services; prepares scope of work and any technical specifications; evaluates proposals and recommends award; negotiates contracts; administers contracts to ensure compliance with City specifications and service quality.
Participates in developing and planning and manages preventative and long-term maintenance and safety programs.
Participates in planning, prioritizing, scheduling, and constructing capital improvement and maintenance projects; reviews plans and specifications and recommends changes as appropriate to meet operational needs; oversees the work of contractors to ensure compliance with City standards.
Prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services; presents reports to various commissions, committees, boards, and City Council.
Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies and investigations; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
Serves as a liaison for assigned functions with other City departments and outside agencies.
Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public works maintenance and operations; researches emerging products and enhancements and their applicability to City needs.
Monitors changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
Receives, investigates, and responds to difficult and sensitive problems and complaints in a professional manner; identifies and reports findings and takes necessary corrective action.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE OF
Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation, and evaluation, project management, budget development and administration, and contract administration and management.
Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures. ?
Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and organizational policies and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
Principles, practices, methods, equipment, and techniques of the construction, maintenance, and repair of public works systems and facilities.
Practices of researching public works maintenance and operations issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing technical reports.
Techniques for effectively representing the City in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned division.
Methods and techniques of preparing technical and administrative reports, and general business correspondence.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination.
Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software packages) to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation.
ABILITY TO
Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner.
Provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the division and the City.
Prepare and administer large and complex budgets; allocate limited resources in a cost-effective manner.
Analyze and interpret plans and specifications in accordance with design requirements and applicable standards and regulations.
Independently conduct studies and research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective staff and technical reports; present technical information and data in an effective manner.
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
Learn and understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to an associate degree in public administration, or a field closely related to the relevant assigned service area and three (3) years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience in the relevant service area or a closely related field or two (2) years of experience at a level equivalent to the City’s Operations Supervisor, in the relevant service area.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license upon appointment.
May be required to possess or obtain a valid California Pesticide Applicator Certificate and/or a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certificate and/or a Certified Sports Field Management certificate (CSFM) for certain positions within 6 months of appointment.
May be required to complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training.
Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment; strength, stamina, and mobility to work in the field and perform medium to heavy physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; and vision to inspect and operate equipment. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Employees work in an office environment and in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes.
WORKING CONDITIONS
N/A
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All City of Tracy employees are, by State and Federal law, Disaster Service Workers. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Labor Code. In the event of a declaration of emergency, any employee of the City may be assigned to perform activities which promote the protection of public health and safety or the preservation of lives and property. Such assignments may require service at locations, times, and under conditions that are significantly different than the normal work assignments and may continue into the recovery phase of the emergency. If a “Local Emergency” is declared during the employee’s shift, employees will be expected to remain at work to respond to the emergency needs of the community. If a “Local Emergency” is declared outside of the employee’s shift, employees must make every effort to contact their direct supervisor or department head to obtain reporting instructions as Disaster Service Workers.