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The Position The City of Modesto is looking for a dynamic Parks Manager to lead park maintenance, landscape contracts, and major events across our park system. This role works closely with multiple departments and provides key support to the Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods. Candidates should bring five years of growing parks or landscape operations experience (including two years supervising) and a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Salary Incentives: 2.5% Education Incentive - Bachelor's Degree 5% Education Incentive - Master's Degree The Parks Manager is responsible to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the activities of the Parks Operations Division within the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods Department, including the maintenance and operations of the City's parks, administering the landscape maintenance agreements, and overseeing the coordination of large events that occur in the parks; to coordinate activities with other divisions and departments; and to provide highly complex staff assistance to the Director of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhoods. Application Process The Supplemental Questionnaire is the Training and Experience Exam (Weighted 100%). In addition to the City of Modesto employment application, applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire

Only the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date will become candidates and their supplemental questionnaire will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this position.

When completing the supplemental questionnaire, please note: Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted. Incomplete supplemental questionnaires will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.

Any work experience described in your supplemental question answers MUST also be found under Work Experience on your application. The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire. The City of Modesto does not sponsor H-1B Visas. Salary offered depends on candidate's experience.

Essential and Marginal Function Statements Plan, organize and direct Parks Operations Division activities including maintenance of neighborhood, community, and regional parks, Modern Woodman Field, parking lots, land/ streetscape maintenance, rights of way, and other landscaped areas. Develop and implement divisional goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Direct, oversee, and participate in the development of the Parks Operations Division work plan; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products methods and procedures.

Prepare the Parks Operations Division budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds need for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administer the approved budget. Recommend the appointment of personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement discipline procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the Department. Supervise the division's safety program; coordinate and attend safety meetings; ensure the adherence to safe work practices by subordinate personnel.

Inspect work sites before, during, and after completion to assure work is completed in a satisfactory and thorough manner; inspect work completed by outside contractors. Negotiate, manage, and oversee complex operational and maintenance services agreements and maintain liaison with contractors; prepare and review cost estimates for proposed work and recommend final acceptance of completed work. Manage automated management information systems and programs; serve as administrator for the City-wide Department of Motor Vehicle employer testing program.

Manage water usage and monitor backflow prevention devices in a complex park system. Receive, investigate, and respond to citizen requests, suggestions, and complaints; manage large and complex special events. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

Represent the division and department to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary. Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence. Marginal Functions: Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of: Principles and practices of park maintenance and operations, ballpark maintenance, horticulture, and landscape maintenance. Record keeping and reporting procedures, including computerized maintenance systems. Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations, laws, and contract management.

Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications and databases. Principles and practices of budget development, implementation, and monitoring. Principles and practices of supervision, training, organizational management, and personnel management.

Ability to: Interpret and ensure project compliance with federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Organize, direct, and implement comprehensive programs related to assigned divisional operations.

Perform the most complex work of the division. Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion. Effectively conduct public presentations.

Coordinate, prepare, and administer multiple budgets. Supervise, train, and evaluate personnel. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Operate office equipment including computers, applicable software, and database applications. Experience and Training Guidelines: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in parks/landscape and recreational facilities operations, including two years of supervisory responsibility. Training: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in landscape maintenance, parks and recreation administration, ornamental horticulture, biology, or a related field. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid California driver's license.

Possession of a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification within twelve (12) months of appointment. required. A Certified Playground Safety Inspection certification issued by the National Playground Safety Institute is desirable.

Failure to obtain any of the required license/certifications within the prescribed time may result in release from probation or termination. Physical and Mental Requirements Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. Hearing/Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.

Emotional/Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. Environmental: frequent exposure to noise. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed both in office and field environments.

Office work is in a typical temperature-controlled office environment subject to typical office noise and environment. Field duties involve working outside in a variety of climates and conditions. Positions may require occasional overtime or weekends.