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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Parks & Special Projects Superintendent

Montrose, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$78K/yr - $78K/yr

8+ years exp

NEOGOV is the employer for the City of Montrose, which is seeking a Parks & Special Projects Superintendent. This role involves managing the Parks and Special Projects Division, overseeing maintenance and repair of parks and infrastructure, and implementing special projects while ensuring compliance with regulations.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Direct the Parks and Special Projects Division operations and oversee the maintenance and repair of parks, sports complex and cemetery infrastructure

Ensure City of Montrose compliance with applicable state and federal regulations and requirements for the proper operation of parks, sports complex, cemetery, recreational, and open space areas

Identify and address problems associated with maintaining existing and installing new parks, sports complex and cemetery infrastructure by consulting plan specifications and conferring with various consultants, engineers and vendors

Develop and implement Division policies and procedures, goals, objectives and annual budget

Analyze trends of the area being served, such as population and industrial growth, usage demands or other impacts to the parks, sports complex and cemetery systems to develop division maintenance and capital improvement master plans to serve the expanding community needs. Evaluate new developments in materials, tools, and equipment

Direct activities of division employees who perform the installation, maintenance, and repair of parks, sports complex and cemetery infrastructure. Ensure that all applicable safety, personnel and operational rules and regulations are followed

Respond to citizen inquiries and complaints and work to resolve concerns in a professional and positive manner

Feedback: Establish goals and expectations for workers. Write and conduct employee evaluations

Staffing: Ensure position descriptions are accurate and assist in interviewing and selecting candidates appropriate to the work

Scheduling: Ensure schedules are set to get the work done in accordance with HR guidelines

Training: Assure implementation of job specific training to ensure employee success

Coaching: Set and discuss expectations for employee success. Conduct a formal mid-cycle progress review in addition to regular meetings with each subordinate

Problem Resolution: Handles or gets assistance with employee issues in a timely manner to prevent escalation of problems and disruption to the department

Employee Management: In accordance with HR polices, use established procedures to manage employee behavior. Actions are consistent and provide opportunity for the employee to improve

Qualification

Parks planningHorticultureConstruction managementProject managementBudget managementMicrosoft OfficePersonnel managementProblem resolutionTeamworkLeadership

Required

Two (2) or four (4) year college degree in parks planning, horticulture, or related field from an accredited college preferred

Eight (8) to ten (10) years related experience

The City will consider an appropriate combination of education, training and experience that results in comparable knowledge and skills

Knowledge and skill in construction and project management

Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel

This position is subject to non-standard working hours including nights, weekends, and holiday

Current Colorado driver's license with acceptable record

Entry - Fertilizer & Composting Training/Pesticide Applicator License/Irrigation Technician/First Aid & CPR/Advanced Horticulture/Bio-Control Application Leader/Cross-Connection Control Backflow Tester

Mid - Fertilizer & Composting Training/Pesticide Applicator License/Irrigation Technician/First Aid & CPR/Advanced Horticulture/Bio-Control Application Leader/Cross-Connection Control Backflow Tester/Permaculture Landscape Design Training

Senior - Fertilizer & Composting Training/Pesticide Applicator License/Irrigation Technician/First Aid & CPR/Advanced Horticulture/Bio-Control Application Leader/Cross-Connection Control Backflow Tester/Permaculture Landscape Design Training

Moderate physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 100 pounds; occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing, hand/eye coordination

The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, including the use of ladders and staircases of up to thirty feet

Frequent hand/eye coordination for operation of personal computer, and use of hands to handle small parts; vision for reading and preparing written reports and documents; frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communications with employees and citizens

Requires driving and walking during inclement weather

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions

The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat

The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration, or to work high above ground level

The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) medical plan, administered by UMR. This is a high deductible health plan. You will receive the maximum benefits under the plan and pay a smaller amount out of your pocket when you seek medical treatment from a United Healthcare Choice Plus network provider.

Dental Insurance: Coverage is offered through UMR to provide dental and orthodontic care. In addition, our dental plan has no network which allows you to see any dentist you prefer.

Vision Insurance: Coverage is offered through VSP for assistance with contacts, glasses, or other vision needs.

Health Savings Account: A savings account that is tax-free and interest-bearing that you can use to pay for qualified medical expenses like doctor visits, prescriptions, and emergency room bills. The City of Montrose provides an employer contribution at the beginning of the year.

Life and AD&D Insurance: City-paid policies provide security for you and your family. Additional voluntary plans are available to supplement City-paid plans for employees and their dependents.

Retirement Plan: A defined contribution investment program for non-sworn employees. The City will match dollar for dollar up to 8% of your gross base wages. Sworn Police Officers are enrolled in a defined benefit investment program through FPPA.

Paid Holidays: The following holidays are observed by the majority of City Offices. Martin Luther King Jr . Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous People's Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day.

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave: Employees will receive vacation time each pay period after the first six (6) months of employment. Employees begin earning sick leave immediately.

Employee Assistance Program: Coverage is through Triad. Triad offers brief, solution-focused counseling for employees, their spouses or significant others, and their dependents under 26. The counseling is free and completely confidential.

Black Canyon Golf Membership for City Employees: Free employee golf membership and 20% Rusty Putter and Pro Shop discount.

MRD Community Recreation Center Membership: Deeply discounted membership for employees and their dependents.