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Job Posting Information SUMMARY/PURPOSE The Parks & Grounds Maintenance Manager will be responsible for managing, directing, evaluating and supervising the overall coordination, planning, operation, and performance of routine and capital maintenance in City parks and/or on City property. The Parks & Grounds Maintenance Manager will supervise Park Maintenance staff and will act as a project manager to provide technical expertise and guidance on key City parks and grounds projects, and will exercise independent judgment and discretion in carrying out professional project, maintenance, and operational decisions. SUPERVISION RECEIVED The supervisor provides administrative direction with assignments in terms of broadly defined missions or functions.

Incumbents have responsibility for planning, designing, and carrying out programs, projects, studies, or other work independently. SUPERVISION GIVEN Does have supervisory responsibility, typically for employees who exercise broad discretion. The supervisor provides broad guidance including mission and vision but does not provide task or duty level.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned) 1. Plan, direct, supervise, and evaluate the implementation of landscape and park amenity maintenance and capital improvement plans/programs in City parks and/or on City property and/or facilities. 2.

Consult and collaborate with stakeholders and consultants to gather information, perform financial analysis, and develop routine and capital maintenance plans that adhere to accepted park amenity and landscaping principles and code compliance standards. 3. Direct the determination of maintenance and capital maintenance projects' scope, budget and methodology, the preparation of bid specifications with consultants/contractors, review bid proposals, and participate in the selection of consultants/contractors.

4. Lead the negotiation of contract terms with consultants/contractors. 5.

Inspect the work done by City maintenance staff, consultants, contractors, and vendors for conformance to specifications, and adjust as necessary. 6. Review consultant reports, lab analysis results, regulatory guidelines, and other technical material to guide the implementation of best practice routine and capital maintenance efforts.

7. Plan, direct, and monitor a comprehensive City sidewalk snow removal program. 8.

Identify funding sources and develop, monitor, and administer general maintenance and capital project budgets for the division. 9. Collaborate with the Property & Facilities Manager in the development of capital maintenance plans, implementation, routine maintenance and utilization of the asset management system, and development of reports as necessary to disseminate key park, landscape, and facility issues to City Administration.

10. Collaborate with the Property & Facilities Manager and the Parks & Recreation Manager on the development and implementation of maintenance and project priorities, planning, resource allocations, and service levels. 11.

Research and keep abreast of current park and landscape maintenance practices, construction management practices, landscape architectural techniques, materials, trends, technologies, and methods; act as a technical City resource for the overall development, implementation, and quality control of park infrastructure planning and construction projects. 12. In the absence of the PFM Manager, and as requested, act in the capacity of Property & Facilities Manager to ensure seamless operation of the Property & Facilities Management and Park Maintenance Divisions.

13. Manage employee performance, and provide training, coaching, and mentoring for employees. 14.

Provide clear, sufficient, and timely direction and information to the employees about plans, expectations, tasks, and activities. 15. Demonstrate highly-effective leadership by promoting and supporting the mission and vision of the organization, recognizing and defining issues, and taking initiative towards improvements.

16. Recommend the hire, transfer, assignment, promotion, employee grievance resolution, discipline, suspension, or discharge of assigned personnel. 17.

Provide for ongoing training of employees in emerging methods, trends, technologies, and proper and safe work methods and procedures. 18. Coordinate with various City departments, other government agencies, and community groups to develop methods of sharing resources, minimizing duplication, and simplifying procedures.

19. Establish and maintain positive working relationship with the employees by maintaining two-way communication, producing consistent results, advocating for the team when appropriate, and offering expertise to improve processes, systems, and the organization. 20.

Other duties may be assigned. Job Requirements Education & Experience Requirements A. Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Parks and Recreation, Public Administration, or a related professional field, and four (4) years of related professional experience; OR a minimum of eight (8) years of related education and/or full-time, verifiable professional parks, grounds, construction project, and/or facilities maintenance experience.

B. Two (2) years of experience must be in a supervisory/lead position of similar complexity and level of responsibility. License Requirements A.

Possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license or privilege. B. Ability to obtain a Pesticide Applicator's license within one (1) year of hire date.

Selection Process Information Education/Experience Review (100% of scoring process; 70 pass point): Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be rated based on the type (relatedness) and extent of their education and experience as documented on their application and/or supplemental questionnaire. Applicants who pass this exam will have their names placed on an eligible list for this classification. Non-Discrimination The City of Duluth is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law. Alternative Exam Process (does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, temporary, or part-time non-union selections) For individuals who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), alternative examination processes are available on an individual basis upon prior arrangement. Contact Human Resources at 218-730-5210, as soon as possible prior to the scheduled date of the exam.

TDD services are available through 218-730-5630. Work Eligibility In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Duluth requires verification of identity and work eligibility at the point of hire. Right to Appeal (does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, temporary, or part-time non-union selections) Any applicant who has been found qualified to participate in a selection process for a position in the classified service who has reason to contest the validity or fairness of any step in the selection process may appeal to the Civil Service Board within 10 calendar days of the examination.

(If the examination is an Education & Experience Review, the applicant must appeal within 10 calendar days of the closing date for accepting applications.) The notice of appeal shall be in writing, shall contain a complete statement of the matter in controversy and the relief requested, and shall be signed and dated by the appellant. The notice shall be addressed to the Civil Service Board and be delivered to the Human Resources Office. If an applicant wishes to file an appeal electronically, the notice should be sent by email to hrinformation@duluthmn.gov

VETERANS PREFERENCE Does not apply to Charter Appointment, provisional, seasonal, temporary, or part-time non-union selections To apply for Veterans Preference, the applicant must attach the required documents when submitting their application. Scan and combine all documents into one file before uploading it to the Attachments section of the application. Submitting this information is optional, but preference points cannot be awarded without it.

Points are only awarded if the applicant passes all exams and submits all required documents to Human Resources. OPEN SELECTIONS Veteran Required Documents: DD214 or DD215 ("Member-4" copy) showing honorable discharge. Disabled Veteran Required Documents: DD214 or DD215 ("Member-4" copy) showing honorable discharge; U.S

Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) Disability Rating Decision showing a service-connected disability rating of 10% or greater, dated within the past 12 months. Spouse of Disabled Veteran Required Documents: Marriage certificate; DD214 or DD215 ("Member-4" copy) showing honorable discharge; USDVA Disability Rating Decision showing a service-connected disability rating of 10% or greater, dated within the past 12 months. Eligibility: The applicant must currently be married to the veteran; The veteran must meet the minimum qualifications for the position but be unable to use the preference because of a service-connected disability.

The applicant must explain this in their response to the related question in the Agency Questions section of the application. Spouse of Deceased Veteran Required Documents: Marriage certificate; Death certificate; DD214 or DD215 ("Member-4" copy) showing honorable discharge; USDVA Disability Rating Decision showing a service-connected disability rating of 10% or greater. Eligibility: The applicant must not have remarried; The veteran must have died during active duty or as a result of an injury received during active duty.

PROMOTIONAL OR INTERNAL SELECTIONS Points are only awarded to Disabled Veteran's score one time, on first promotional or internal only selection process after securing City employment. Disabled Veteran Required Documents: DD214 or DD215 ("Member-4" copy) showing honorable discharge; USDVA Disability Rating Decision showing a service-connected disability rating of 50% or greater, dated within the past 12 months. Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional information about Veterans' Preference.