City of Kalispell
POSITION DESCRIPTION
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Class Title: Parks Superintendent
Department: Parks and Recreation Department
Union: Non-Union
Salary: $80,433 - $102,961 DOQ
Benefits: 100% paid health insurance for employee & reduced rates for dependents. State retirement plan, 3-weeks’ vacation, paid sick leave, 10 State and Federal holidays. This position may be participating in a *VEBA program.
FSLA Status: Exempt
Date: November 1, 2024
A. GENERAL PURPOSE:
Under the direction of the Parks & Recreation Assistant Director, supervises the maintenance and construction of Parks, Public Buildings Facilities and Forestry. Work varies, requiring interpretive judgment in variation from established standards and procedures.
B. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation.
C. SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervises approximately 30 maintenance employees with varied responsibilities and skills. Provides guidance, training, instruction and technical assistance needed for Parks, Pool, Forestry, Sports Complex and facility maintenance personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Note: It is expected that every employee should be fully prepared on time, every day that they are scheduled to work. We expect employees to strive for perfect attendance.
Parks Management (40%):
a. Plans, schedules and supervises the construction of parks, athletic fields, trails, playgrounds, recreational facilities, including aquatic facilities.
b. Plans, schedules, and implements maintenance and operation activities designed to provide quality infrastructure service for the city parks, athletic fields, trails, playgrounds and aquatic facility to ensure acceptability and conformance to standards.
c. Reviews purchase and expenditure requisitions and parks expenditures and salaries.
d. Accountable for funds, assets and materials within their scope and oversight where failure to provide continual attention could result in substantial loss or damage.
e. Prepares financial, capital and operating statements reconciling from new or raw data or limited information.
f. Purchase materials and equipment as required.
g. Supervises maintenance employees; trains, evaluates and disciplines as necessary.
h. Receives and acts upon inquiries, complaints; responds to emergency calls at any time.
i. Responsible for frequent contacts with the public and fellow employees; requiring considerable tactfulness and communication skills of complex information.
j. May assist with weekly site review committee meetings representing to review subdivision layouts for park designs and landscaping improvement requirements.
Urban Forestry Program (25%):
a. Plans and directs forestry practices; tree planting, removals, pruning practices, stump grinding using nursery stock standards, applicable ASTM standards and best management practices.
b. Administers the computer-based forestry maintenance system; TreeWorks, ARC GIS and handheld data collection units.
c. Develop forestry bids, projects and grants.
d. Schedules and directs use of contractors to assist in forestry programs.
e. Receives and acts upon inquiries, complaints; responds to emergency calls at any time.
f. Completes site visits to evaluate forestry issues.
g. Responsible for frequent contact with the public and fellow employees; requiring considerable tactfulness, diplomacy and communication skills of complex information.
h. Leads the Urban Forestry Committee monthly meeting and public awareness events.
Buildings and Facilities Maintenance (25%):
a. Plans, schedules, and implements building maintenance, improvements and operation activities designed to provide quality working environment for the city employees to ensure acceptability and conformance to standards.
b. Generates and oversees contracts and work of subcontractors for HVAC and maintenance services for city buildings.
c. Receives and acts upon inquiries, complaints; responds to emergency calls at any time.
d. Reviews purchase and expenditure requisitions and building and facilities maintenance expenditures and salaries.
Peripheral duties (10%):
a. Responsible for researching, drafting, and submitting grant proposals to secure funding for projects, while ensuring compliance with all grant requirements and deadlines.
b. Participates in and helps in development and/or coordination efforts related to monthly safety meetings and serves as the Parks liaison to the Executive Safety Committee.
c. Review all purchases, expenditure requisitions and salaries for divisions related to the position.
d. Assists in preparation of budget estimates and reports.
e. May serve on state advisory committees as directed.
f. Other duties as assigned.
D. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education and Experience):
a. Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent, vocational training in related fields, plus ten years of progressively responsible park maintenance, building and equipment maintenance, forestry programs, etc. Five of these years must have been in a supervisory capacity.
b. College degrees BS or BA in park design, development and management, horticulture, forestry, or related fields.
c. Or any combination of education and equivalent experience.
E. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA’s):
a. Knowledge of turf management and practices, athletic field design and maintenance.
b. Knowledge of building maintenance, aquatic facilities, HVAC systems and urban forestry practices.
c. Knowledge of facility and equipment maintenance.
d. Working knowledge of unions and application of collective bargaining agreements.
e. Skilled in computers and related software such as Microsoft office, Arc GIS, TreeWorks, and other computer programs.
f. Skill in use of infield data collection devices and software and ability to transfer data to workstation.
g. Ability to read and interpret the ordinances, rules, lease agreements/MOU’s and regulations that govern parks, pools, facilities, urban forestry and sports complexes.
h. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings for construction of parks and facilities and landscaping.
i. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing with supervisor, department head, city employees and employee teams.
j. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all city employees, and the public toward the common goal of providing high quality services.
k. Ability to effectively manage multiple assignments/projects and priorities simultaneously to ensure the fulfillment of projects, tasks and responsibilities.
l. Ability to suggest and carry out procedures to assure highest standards of risk management, employee safety and risk avoidance.
F. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
a. Certified Pool Operator or Aquatics Facility Operator certification within one (1) year of appointment to the position.
b. Must be a valid Montana Driver’s license upon date of hire.
c. International Society of Arborists certification strongly preferred.
d. History of a satisfactory driving record.
G. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
A variety of motor vehicles, pumps, electronic instruments, phone, calculators, computers, related software programs and hand tools.
H. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
a. 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 essential functions.
b. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk, smell and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee frequently travels across rough, uneven surfaces to observe processes and associated equipment.
c. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
I. WORK ENVIRONMENT:
a. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
b. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, dust and foul odors.
c. The noise level in the field can be moderately loud.
J. SELECTION GUIDELINES:
a. Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; other job-related tests may be required.
b. The duties listed above 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.
c. Kalispell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the city will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
d. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
POSTED: November 6, 2024
CLOSES: Open until filled
NOTICE!
ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
A CITY APPLICATION CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:
THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT WITH THE CITY OF KALISPELL, 201 1ST AVENUE EAST, KALISPELL, MONTANA, PHONE: (406)758-7774 OR
THE KALISPELL JOB SERVICE, 427 1st AVENUE EAST, KALISPELL, MONTANA. PHONE (406)758-6200 OR
ONLINE AT THE CITY OF KALISPELL’S WEBSITE AT: WWW.KALISPELL.COM
