Description
Are you someone who has the ability to develop strong relationships and create collaborative partnerships? Do you enjoy working with others to implement innovative solutions and improve business processes?
Being part of the Community Services team will allow you to play a key role in the day-to-day operations of all city departments and make a positive impact in the community.
If you are a motivated individual that loves taking on challenges while planning, repairing and improving maintenance to drive meaningful change, and thrives in a fun environment, we invite you to apply!!
Education/Training/Experience/Special Requirements
- A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent
- Five years of journey-level experience in the construction and maintenance of parks and other landscaped areas.
- One year of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of training.
- A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the City’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.
- Desired: Possession of a Recycle Water Training Certificate. Arborist License.
- Ability to work extended hours, stand-by assignments, and rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays; and respond to emergency situations.
Skills/Abilities
- Plans, organizes, supervises, integrates, and evaluates the work of City employees engaged in the construction, maintenance and care of parks, facilities, and equipment related to parks, sports parks, and other City-owned landscape areas.
- Contributes to the development of and monitors performance against the division’s annual budget; prepares budgetary estimates of staff, equipment and materials required for projected maintenance and construction activities.
- Assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating plans, work processes, systems, and procedures to achieve annual goals, objectives, and work standards.
- Participates in the selection and training of assigned staff; evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.
- Participates in the development of plans, specifications and contracts for projected park maintenance and construction activities.
- Coordinates and inspects the work of contractors engaged in the construction, maintenance and repair of parks, other landscaped areas, and buildings and facilities associated with the parks.
- Coordinates and works with other divisions to execute special events, street and parking lot closures, equipment set up and take downs.
- Responds to citizen complaints or inquiries by phone, email, or in person.
- Coordinates the work of the division with other City departments, outside agencies or concerned citizen groups.
- Coordinates with other divisions to conduct homeless encampment clean ups and mitigation.
- Coordinates with sports groups on field maintenance and activities.
- Monitors developments related to park maintenance operations, evaluates their impact, and implements policy and procedure improvements.
- Prepares and maintains written and electronic records and correspondence; maintains and updates written manuals and instructions.
- Supervises the maintenance and repair of the municipal pool controls and associated equipment.
Characteristics
- An upbeat attitude, eager to participate and actively engage in all aspects of the organization.
- A passion for producing outstanding quality of work and delivering exceptional program outcomes.
- A self-starter with a can-do attitude who will take initiative to address issues and propose solutions.
- Detail and process-oriented individual who prides themselves on high quality, error-free work.
- A high-performing, genuine, authentic individual with a good sense of humor will thrive in this role.
- Integrity, and principled decision-maker, regardless of outside pressures.
The position is a full-time benefited position with a 4/10 work week, every Friday off, unless emergency occurs.
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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be customer service focus, excellent judgment, and attention to detail. Someone who is a systems-oriented thinker and great team player. This position will routinely assist all levels of the organization. A highly competent individual who holds themselves to high standards, works hard, and contributes to a positive workplace culture will thrive in Corona.
COMMUNITY
A City whose heritage spans more than 125 years, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses approximately 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 170,000 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy winter activities such as snowboarding and skiing and summer activities including surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on world class beaches. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.
THE ORGANIZATION
The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.
The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager’s Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.
The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024 is $ 369.9 million with a General Fund operating budget of $ 194.5 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 860 dedicated employees who provide high quality services to its residents and visitors each day.
Application Process
The first review of application is Mon d ay, September 23, 2024, at 8:00AM . Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review period.
The Selection Process Will Consist Of
- HireVue - Video Interview - September 30th - October 10th (Tentative Dates)
- Oral Examination - Week of October 14th, 2024 (Tentative Dates)
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as the recruitment may close at any time without notice.
Candidates that successfully pass the screening process and are deemed to possess the most desirable qualifications will be invited to an in-person oral interview. T he top scoring candidates from the oral interview will be placed on an eligibility list from which the department may hire.