Job Opportunities Bulletin |
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Job Title:
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Superintendent of Parks & Planning |
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Closing Date:
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Until Filled |
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Agency:
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Streamwood Park District |
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Website:
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www.streamwoodparkdistrict.org |
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Salary:
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DOQ |
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Posted Date:
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02/04/2010 |
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Qualifications:
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Job Summary
Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director, the Superintendent of Parks and Planning is responsible for the administration, supervision, planning, maintenance, and operation of the District’s buildings, grounds, facilities, and the implementation of the District's capital improvement program. The Superintendent is also responsible for coaching, training, and supervision of all the park and maintenance personnel. The Superintendent is responsible for planning, organizing, maintaining, and evaluating the various park and maintenance duties for buildings, park facilities, and site amenities related to assets located throughout the park district. The Superintendent is on call, supervising, coaching, and leading full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees. The Superintendent must attend bi-monthly board meetings. This is an at-will position.
Qualifications
•Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree (preference given to candidates with a Masters) in the related field such as: Facility Management, Construction Administration, Park Maintenance, Park Administration, Forestry, Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, etc.
•Candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
•Candidate must have experience in building and park maintenance.
•Candidate must have experience and basic knowledge in mechanical and equipment repair, maintenance, safety, and preventative maintenance skills.
•Preference given to candidates with the following experience and/or knowledge: basic understanding of municipal operations, park district code, basic civil engineering, blueprint reading abilities, writing specifications, basic understanding of land surveys, irrigation operations, project management, and the bidding process.
•Candidate must be proficient in the following computer software: Microsoft Office; such as, but not limited to Excel and Word.
•Candidate must have a valid Illinois State Driver’s License.
•Candidate must be CPR and AED certified within six (6) months of hiring.
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Duties:
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
•Employee must demonstrate, lead, and support the District’s mission statement, vision, and core values, while incorporating the District’s strategic plan initiative, goals, and objectives into maintenance management, preventative maintenance, capital, and annual work plans.
•Employee is responsible for participating in forecasting departmental projections, department budget, tracking financial activities, and prioritizing and re-prioritizing activities within general work plan.
•Employee is responsible for managing and assessing the overall department functions and activities; such as, but not limited to:
•Develop a maintenance management plan identifying district assets including labor, material, supplies and equipment, and cycles of maintenance.
•Create preventative maintenance plans for District assets.
•Create an annual work plan as a basis for budget development and create a budget based upon accurate tracking of costs, while monitoring expenses to comply with projected budget costs.
•Develop park maintenance standards for work activities; such as, but not limited to:
•Mowing
•Athletic field maintenance
•Pavement maintenance
•Custodial maintenance
•Manage District inventory of department materials, supplies, and equipment.
•Develop measurement systems to evaluate the effectiveness of the following, but not limited to:
•Work plan and annual objectives.
•Individual goals and objectives.
•Performance standards and expectations.
•Preventative maintenance plan.
•Job skills, abilities, and knowledge.
•Able to evaluate and make improvements in inter and intra-departmental communication and decision-making processes.
•Employee must maintain a pro-active approach to safety and risk management.
•Employee must participate in implementing and evaluating sound risk management and procedures.
•Employee must be prepared and cooperative with annual loss control review process.
•Employee is responsible for managing property and equipment through ensuring appropriate levels of safety and cleanliness, by identifying and initiating work order requests and repairs.
•Employee is responsible for overseeing projects, maintenance, and repairs for all aspects of facilities and parks.
•Employee must perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Streamwood Park District’s safety program.
•Assist employees, when possible, in the completion of assigned tasks/duties.
Personnel Responsibilities
•Employee is responsible for recruiting, coaching, mentoring, supervising, evaluating, and leading full-time, part-time, and seasonal staff by communicating job expectations, job training, coaching duties and responsibilities, performance evaluation, recognition, and discipline.
•Employee is responsible for leading, demonstrating, and incorporating the District’s mission, vision, and core values within all layers of the department.
•Employee is responsible for supervising part-time and seasonal employees for other duties including, but not limited to, recreation programs and special events as needed.
Administrative Responsibilities
•Employee must document man-hours and materials used on work orders to specific job requirements.
•Prioritize and organize multiple tasks and duties.
•Ability to maintain and keep accurate supplies and inventory within approved budgets.
•Ability to keep and maintain accurate documentation as required for risk management – PDRMA.
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Address:
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777 South Bartlett Road |
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City, State Zip:
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Streamwood, IL 60107 |
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Contact:
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Jennifer Hermonson |
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Phone:
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630-483-3160 |
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Contact Email:
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jhermonson@streamwoodparkdistrict.org |
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