Parks Superintendent

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience: 

•    Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university in Parks & Recreation; Horticulture; Landscaping; Business Administration; Public Administration, or closely related field. 
•    Seven (7) years of experience in parks and facility maintenance, parks management, or related area, including four (4) years of supervisory experience. 
•    Or, an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. The city assesses 1 year of fulltime experience as equivalent to one year of education.
 
Licenses and Certifications:

•    Must possess or obtain a valid Nevada driver's license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record. 
•    Obtain (and maintain) an OSHA 30-hour card within 15 days of hire (NRS 618.983).

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Desirable: Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) certification from National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•    Thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies, and operating procedures of the Park Maintenance Division; methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the operation, construction, and maintenance of municipal parks. 
•    Thorough knowledge of sports programming, including adult and youth sports; and Sports allocations. 
•    Ability to use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships in bringing people together to solve problems.
•    Ability to speak effectively in public situations; effectively explain policies and procedures.
•    Skilled experience to assume management level leadership responsibilities and make appropriate decisions; Prepare reports and present statistical information; Evaluate and interpret data and performance outcome measures. 
•    Develop and manage budgets; set priorities and goals. Train and supervise the work of others

Working Conditions:

•    Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit work sites and attend meetings; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
•    While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. 
•    Working conditions are typically moderately quiet but are occasionally loud. 
•    May be required to wear personal protective equipment.  
•    Regular and timely attendance is required; employee may be required to work an alternative schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays and/or extended hours.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING:
Candidates for this position are subject to a Pre-employment screening. Pre-employment screening includes but is not limited to: Local and State Criminal History Check; Federal Criminal History Check via submission of fingerprints, and a drug screen.