Assistant Deputy Dir-Parks/Grounds

Assistant Deputy Director-Parks and Grounds The Assistant Deputy

Director is responsible for the daily management of the functions of the

of the Central Maintenance Grounds Division including, but not limited

to, the scheduling of staff and contractors, mowing, turf maintenance,

irrigation maintenance, ornamental and shrub pruning, planting and

seeding, and snow removal operations for the City\'s parks, playgrounds,

athletic fields, and any other open space such as Park and Elm Street

Commons, as well as City owned buildings and schools, and the

coordination, setup, and takedown of various special events held

throughout the year. Work is reviewed by the Director and Deputy

Director for overall program effectiveness through observation, written

and oral reports, external technical reviews conducted by regulatory

Agencies Or Technical Consultants, And Conferences Qualifications

Recommended Minimum Qualifications: Education and Experience: Graduate

of a two year college with an Associate\'s degree with five (5) years

related work experience; or any equivalent combination of education,

Training And Experience Which Provides The Required Knowledge, Skills

and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Special

Requirements: Valid Class D Motor Vehicle Drivers License. CDL Class B

desired. Knowledge, Abilities and Skill Knowledge: Working knowledge of

City government; thorough knowledge of methods, materials, equipment and

tools related to construction, maintenance repair of public works,

parks, grounds, buildings and other City-owned facilities and

relationship with other City departments and state agencies; working

knowledge of personnel practices and procedures and purchasing

techniques; working knowledge of governmental budgetary procedures.

Abilities: Ability to communicate work assignments and supervise

subordinates; ability to express ideas effectively, both orally and in

writing; and the ability to effectively carry out brief general

instructions of a superior in a safe, timely, and effective manner.

Skills: Skilled in cost estimating for budget purposes; skilled in

public relations and supervision of employees. Proficient written and

oral communication skills. Supplemental Information Physical and Mental

Requirements: 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 position\'s

essential functions. Physical Demands: Work requires some agility and

physical strength, such as moving in or about construction sites or over

rough terrain, or standing or walking most of the work period.

Occasionally, work may require lifting heavy objects and carrying them.

There may be the need to stretch and reach to retrieve materials.

Sometimes the work will require extended physical effort over a

significant portion of the workday. Visual Demands: Position requires

the employee to routinely read documents and reports for understanding

and analytical purposes; employee is also required to review non-written

materials such as maps and blueprints, with the need to distinguish

colors. SEE THE CITY OF WEST SPRINGFIELD WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION