Salary : $63,100.00 – $78,880.00 Annually
Location : Bloomington, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00467
Department: Parks & Recreation
Division: Parks Maintenance
Opening Date: 07/18/2023
Closing Date: 8/8/2023 11:59 PM Central
Hours/Shift: Mon-Fri 7:00am-4:00pm
Description
This position assists in the management and direction of Park Maintenance operations. The Assistant Superintendent of Park Maintenance supervises a staff of 20 to 60 employees, varying throughout the year, including Foresters, Horticulturalists, Turf Specialists, Security, Heavy and Light Machine Operators, Utility Workers, Truck Driver, Laborers and Seasonal Laborers. Duties include assisting the Superintendent in providing a safe, functional and aesthetic recreational experience for the general public in City parks. The position is also responsible for providing the highest value street and park tree population for costs incurred and for improving the quality of trees to create a safe and pleasing urban environment. The Assistant Superintendent represents the Park Maintenance area in the absence of the Superintendent as needed.
Examples of Duties
This list may not include all tasks and/or knowledge which may be expected of the employee, nor does it cover all specific duties which may be required. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assists in overseeing City park maintenance by establishing high level standards, protocols and procedures. Schedules, trains and manages staff to ensure that standards are met.
- Assists with implementing the Parks and Recreation goals through Park Maintenance strategic plan, projects and programs activities. Manages, leads, directs and schedules employees in their work activities in alignment with division/department and goals and plans.
- Supervises staff, monitoring and evaluating their performance against both operational and developmental goals.
- Advises, trains and coaches staff on supervisory, safety and technical issues as appropriate, recommending and directing staff to appropriate training as needed.
- Exercises the authority to make recommendations concerning employment, dismissal, reprimands and related actions to the Superintendent in consultation with Human Resources Director.
- Prepares, updates and interprets a variety of regularly scheduled and ad hoc reports. Researches ways to improve maintenance, inventories, ordinances, etc.
- Assists the Superintendent with planning, assigning, prioritizing and scheduling of forestry work orders. Assists with new tree orders, inspection and maintenance of all City trees.
- Coordinates and communicates with other employees, divisions, and departments to accomplish tasks and organizational goals. Responds to requests for information from other employees, divisions, departments, administration, elected officials, members of the general public and external organizations as appropriate.
- Assists with budgeting and with managing the division budget.
- Coordinates the park and right-of-way mowing schedules. Inspects work performed and advises on work methods. Responds to and resolves complaints from City stakeholders.
- Represents the Park Maintenance area in the absence of the Superintendent as needed.
Typical Qualifications
General Skill Levels:
Knowledge of:
- Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
- Computer spreadsheet, word processing and email programs related to performance of the essential functions of the job.
- Report preparation methods.
- Budget preparation and managing within a budget.
- Safety standards, procedures and equipment relevant to this position.
- City, county, state and federal regulations as they pertain to parks and natural resource management. Knowledge should be thorough.
- Turf management, forestry, natural resource management and park management theory and practice. Knowledge of standard construction methods.
- Methods of planning, scheduling and organizing the work of a large number of direct reports engaged in various remote assignments.
Skill in:
- Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Supervising, directing, coaching, mentoring and training a large number of direct reports. Training includes training employees in heavy and light equipment operations.
- Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
- Analyzing and resolving operational situations and problems.
- Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with minimum direction.
- Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
- Utilizing basic arithmetic including percentages.
- Identifying individuals with the technical and interpersonal skills to lead crews and projects.
Ability to:
- Work independently under general guidance.
- Make responsible decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with direct reports, other City staff, external entities and the public.
- Identify safe and unsafe work processes and environments. Communicate and train employees on work safety as related to this position and enforce safety regulations.
- Direct, appraise and discipline staff in a respectful and constructive manner.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals including other employees, outside professionals and the general public.
- Resolve conflict and work harmoniously others.
- Share responsibility with others and delegate responsibilities as appropriate.
- Translate standards, protocols and procedures into operational practices to obtain desired results. Must be able to detect and locate defective workmanship and materials during various phases of completion.
- Read, analyze and interpret professional reports and studies, technical procedures, professional guidelines and government regulations as appropriate to area of supervision.
- Use a computer for composing, editing and producing documents, communicating with email, internet searches, etc.
- Prepare reports, correspondence, protocols, policies and procedures.
- Use basic arithmetic including percentages.
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Position related college courses, experience or training in such areas as turf management, forestry, natural resource management, construction trades, park management or related field highly desired.
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in park maintenance with at least 3 years of supervisory experience required.
Certificates and Licenses:
- Illinois Driver’s License.
- Ability to obtain Applicator’s Chemical Spray License and Certified Playground Safety Inspector License required.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
- While performing the essential functions of this job the employee works in an office and uses common office equipment including telephones and computers. Work is also performed outdoors under a wide variety of conditions which may include heat, cold, fair and poor weather and storms. Employee is regularly required to travel throughout the City, walk through parks, construction sites and on public streets. Work requires lifting, reaching, kneeling, squatting and bending. Must be able to sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, see, speak and hear. Employee must be available to work as needed outside of regular office hours including weekends and evenings or nights.
Our employees are our greatest asset and reason for our success. As a full-time Classified/non-union employee, you will receive a Total Compensation package including healthcare/wellness benefits, paid time off (PTO), insurance and retirement. Details below:
Healthcare/Wellness
- Medical – choice between a lower deductible PPO, an HSA-compatible PPO, and an HMO
- All plans administered by BCBS
- 75% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s). Working spouse exclusion applies, however, to the Medical Plan
- Administered by BCBS
- 50% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s)
- Administered by VSP
- 50% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 2 weeks’ vacation, provided on your start date
- 3 weeks at 5 years of service
- 4 weeks at 11 years of service
- 5 weeks at 20 years of service
- New Year’s Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Good Friday
- Memorial Day
- 4th of July
- Labor Day
- Veterans Day
- Thanksgiving
- Day After Thanksgiving
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Year’s Eve (1/2 day)
Insurance
- $50,000 Employer-provided benefit
- Voluntary Life Insurance buy-up
Retirement
- Automatic enrollment in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension – benefit details can be found
- Voluntary retirement options available:
- 457 Account (similar to a 401k)
- Roth IRA
- Additional Voluntary After-Tax Contribution (VAC) plan via IMRF
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How many years of Supervisory experience do you have?
- <1 year
- 1-2 years
- 2-5 years
- 5-8 years
- 8 or more years
02
Do you have any experience working with Unions?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have any experience utilizing computers, software, and various types of technology?
- Yes
- No
Required Question