Commission Elm Programming Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $60,527.64 - $76,893.60 Annually
Location : 430 Westfield St, West Springfield, MA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 00359
Department: Central Maintenance
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Assistant Deputy Director Parks and Grounds
WSMMPA Grade 4
The Assistant Deputy Director is responsible for the daily management of the functions of the of the Central Maintenance Grounds Division including, but not limited to, the scheduling of staff and contractors, mowing, turf maintenance, irrigation maintenance, ornamental and shrub pruning, planting and seeding, and snow removal operations for the City's parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, and any other open space such as Park and Elm Street Commons, as well as City owned buildings and schools, and the coordination, setup, and takedown of various special events held throughout the year. Work is reviewed by the Director and Deputy Director for overall program effectiveness through observation, written and oral reports, external technical reviews conducted by regulatory agencies or technical consultants, and conferences
Examples of Duties
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Assists with plans, assigns and directs activities and coordinates personnel to achieve planned tasks or projects including snow and ice control and removal, maintenance of equipment; care and upkeep of public grounds and sports fields, municipal parks, schools, and facilities; maintenance of adequate stock; repairs by either department staff or outside contractors
• Assists in timesheet maintenance of operations personnel through the Town's electronic timekeeping system
• Oversees the maintenance of an inventory of materials necessary for the effective operation and of the Operations division; orders or arranges for the ordering of necessary supplies and equipment.
• Assists in the recruitment, interview and selection of department personnel.
• Assists in the development of bid specifications for department equipment and/or supplies in accordance with the state procurement laws,
• Assists with preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets for operations, and administers the same for compliance with approved spending plans in accordance with Town and State guidelines and practices.
• Receives work orders and complaints, and analyzes the same for the appropriate action needed to address these matters; discusses problems with customers and takes appropriate actions.
• Assists in the review and comments on the impact of public and private development proposals on department operations; inspects public and private site development construction work to ensure compliance with City requirements.
• Communicates and coordinates activities, as needed, with consulting engineers, contractors, other inter-municipal agencies, and other governmental agencies.
• Prepares required reports for submission to Federal State and local agencies including those agencies regulating the sanitary, sewer, storm sewer and flood protection systems.
• Prepares specialized reports for various purposes including the analysis of trends and various data; schedule of work; and in the operational matters in order to develop and implement more effective methods of system operation and service.
• Attends public meetings and meetings with citizens' boards and commissions to provide advice, assistance, and information on Departmental matters. Promotes and maintains responsive community relations
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Recommended Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Experience: Graduate of a two year college with an Associate's degree with five (5) years related work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Special Requirements: Valid Class D Motor Vehicle Drivers License. CDL Class B desired.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skill
Knowledge: Working knowledge of City government; thorough knowledge of methods, materials, equipment and tools related to construction, maintenance repair of public works, parks, grounds, buildings and other City-owned facilities and relationship with other City departments and state agencies; working knowledge of personnel practices and procedures and purchasing techniques; working knowledge of governmental budgetary procedures.
Abilities: Ability to communicate work assignments and supervise subordinates; ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing; and the ability to effectively carry out brief general instructions of a superior in a safe, timely, and effective manner.
Skills: Skilled in cost estimating for budget purposes; skilled in public relations and supervision of employees. Proficient written and oral communication skills.
Supplemental Information
Physical and Mental Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions.
Physical Demands: Work requires some agility and physical strength, such as moving in or about construction sites or over rough terrain, or standing or walking most of the work period. Occasionally, work may require lifting heavy objects and carrying them. There may be the need to stretch and reach to retrieve materials. Sometimes the work will require extended physical effort over a significant portion of the workday.
Visual Demands: Position requires the employee to routinely read documents and reports for understanding and analytical purposes; employee is also required to review non-written materials such as maps and blueprints, with the need to distinguish colors.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of __ hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.