Serves as a working first line supervisor for the Division of Recreation and Parks; coordinates the activities of assigned staff in a timely and cost effective manner to ensure efficient completion of work assignments; ensures supplies, equipment, tools, etc, are readily available for staff's use; creates and maintains accurate records; assists with special projects as assigned; does related work as required.
May require: considerable working knowledge of a wide variety of equipment used in grounds and sports field care and management, including mowing, landscaping and gardening equipment, and power tools; considerable knowledge of the care and marking of all types of sports fields used for sporting events and activities held at County-owned locations; May require: thorough knowledge of the care and maintenance of golf course tees, fairways, roughs and greens; seeding and maintenance practices for golf course turf; planting, cultivating and caring of plants, shrubs, and trees; characteristics and proper use of various fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides and soil conditioners/amendments; drainage control methods; and irrigation systems: including wells, pumps, and automatic sprinkler controls; thorough working knowledge of the game of golf, golf rules and methods of play; Required of all: considerable working knowledge of fertilizers, herbicide and pesticide chemicals; sound working knowledge of irrigation systems; ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches and oral instructions; good knowledge of safety rules/regulations and accident-prevention practices; skill in the safe operation and preventive maintenance of assigned equipment under all types of weather conditions; good supervisory skills including strong training skills and the ability to effectively manage workloads, direct the activities of assigned staff efficiently, and to foster and maintain high morale and engagement; basic financial skills with the ability to track costs, manage within an approved budget and assist as needed with budget preparation; good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with County employees and public; strong computer skills with ability to use computer; ability to read, interpret and adhere to complex instructions; ability to create and maintain records; physical condition that permits heavy (up to 50 pounds or more as needed) lifting, loading, unloading, pushing, reaching, digging, walking/working on wide variety of outdoor terrains and working under adverse temperature and/or weather conditions; personal accountability including teamwork and establishing and maintaining positive relationships with the Division and County employees; ability to work independently and with a team to complete assigned tasks safely and on time; excellent customer service skills; tact; and courtesy. Must be able to positively and appropriately represent the County in all interactions with the public. Requires a safe driving record with the ability to safely operate County-owned vehicles and equipment. Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule.
Requires a valid driver's license
Requires a Class B CDL driver's license with airbrake endorsement
Requires a Fertilizer Applicator Certification
Requires a Cat 60 Registered Technician License
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
