Plan, implement, and direct the maintenance and repair of parks, recreation facilities, medians, landscaped right of way and public grounds, minor construction projects, and maintenance operations in order to provide safe, playable, and aesthetically pleasing parks, open space, and recreation areas within the City.
 

Extensive Knowledge of: principles, procedures, objectives, and practices of municipal parks, public grounds, and athletic field planning, design, development, and maintenance; methods, materials, and equipment used in development and maintenance of public grounds; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; principles and practices of effective project management, administrative management, strategic planning, employee supervision, record keeping, records management, budgeting, and purchasing rules and regulations; business and personal computers and standard business software applications; City organization, operations, policies and procedures to successfully meet established goals and objectives.
Ability to: plan, develop, implement, and monitor maintenance programs; assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects and demands; interpret and apply local, state, and federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures; safely and effectively operate applicable equipment and motor vehicles; effectively communicate to groups and individuals of varied backgrounds; express oneself clearly and concisely orally and in writing; effectively resolve complaints and issues; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with city employees and the public; understand, communicate, and ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; firmly and impartially supervise, coach, counsel, mentor, lead, and direct the activities of staff; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and data; use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; read and interpret drawings, plans, and specifications; research and compile applicable information and maintain accurate records; prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations; perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities timely and with accuracy to meet deadlines and ensure achievement of City goals and objectives.
Skills in: evaluating issues and developing plans for improvement of programs; using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; working effectively with a diverse community; reading and interpreting rules and regulations and effectively advising department staff on operational, program and facility issues; conducting research and maintaining records and files in various mediums and formats; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner; maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in daily interactions with staff and customers to meet established goals and objectives.