Placer County

The Superintendent level in the Parks series recognizes positions that provide full line and functional management responsibility for a division or program area within a department.

• Assist the Parks Administrator in planning, organizing, managing, and directing division activities, including construction and maintenance of County landscapes, parks, trails, open space, median areas, beaches, and lawn and garden areas. 
• Assist with the development and implementation of division goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. 
• Direct, oversee, and participate in the development of the division work plan; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures. 
• Coordinate the activities of parks, trails, and open space work units with other divisions, departments, and governmental and private agencies. 
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; participate in the forecasting of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and control expenditures; participate in grant administration. 
• Participate in the selection of staff; coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed to maintain efficient and professional operations. 
• Develop, negotiate, and administer contracts; ensure compliance with County standards and specifications; oversee the work of outside contractors; research and resolve the more difficult contractor issues. 
• Represent the division to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as needed. 
• Prepare various reports on operations and activities; research and prepare technical, fiscal, and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence. 
• Ensure compliance with established federal and state legislation, regulations, and department policies and procedures; recommend corrective action as needed. 
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other County employees, advisory boards, councils, commissions, recreation organizations, homeowner associations, public service groups, and the public using principles of effective customer service. 
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Experience and Training:

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: 

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in parks, trails, and open space maintenance, including two (2) years of supervisory responsibility.

Training: 

Equivalent to an associate's degree from an accredited college with major course work in public administration, business administration, arboriculture, horticulture, forestry, park management, or a related field.

Required License or Certificate:

• May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position.  Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of parks, trails, and open space maintenance and activities. 
• Principles and practices of water quality, ground water protection, tree management, and fuel load reduction. 
• Use and purpose of materials, tools, equipment, methods, procedures, and practices used in parks, trails, and open space maintenance. 
• Principles and practices of planning, contract administration, project management, coordination, and inspection. 
• Principles and practices of procedure development and workflow coordination. 
• Principles and practices of research and analysis. 
• Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution. 
• Pertinent local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws. 
• Office procedures, methods, computer equipment, and relevant software. 
• Principles and practices of policy development. 
• Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management. 
• Budget administration and monitoring. 
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. 
• Principles and practices of safety management. 
• Principles and practices of contract development, negotiation, and administration. 
• Principles and practices of effective customer service. 

• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; observe safety rules and identify safety hazards; read, analyze, understand, identify, recall, interpret, apply, and explain technical and numerical information, work papers, reports, special projects, rules, laws, and regulations; read, understand, explain, and follow a variety of complex plans, blueprints, scopes of work, and contract documents; observe and problem-solve operational and technical policies and procedures; analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action; work under time pressure and complete a high volume of tasks with frequent interruptions; manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and quickly switch between tasks; focus on a single task for long periods of time. 
• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk or in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently walk, stand, balance, bend, squat, crouch, climb, kneel, and twist to reach equipment surrounding desk and to perform field work; perform simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; hear and see with sufficient acuity to perform essential job functions; speak, use telephone, write, and use keyboard to communicate; lift moderate weight. 
• Assist in performing the most complex work of the division. 
• Organize, implement, and direct parks, trails, and open space operations. 
• Coordinate complex projects with County staff, contractors, and other agencies. 
• Develop and evaluate parks, trails, and open space programs. 
• Ensure compliance with grant program guidelines. 
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals. 
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion. 
• Prepare and administer budget and grants. 
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff. 
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. 
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.