Manager - Park Maintenance (Park and Recreation - Non-Civil Service)

Park Maintenance Supervisor

Performs moderately complex management or oversight activates for daily operations of an operating unit or functional program. Work involves establishing short-, mid-, or long-term goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, rules and regulations; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; and developing and evaluating budget requests. Plans, assigns, and / or supervises the work of others. Works under limited direction with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The Park Maintenance Supervisor oversees, leads, and directs the Parks Maintenance department and activities. Sets department goals, determines budget, manages personnel logistics, and provides managerial support for projects.

Essential Functions

• Manages activities of staff and daily operations of the Parks Maintenance and related activities; delegates authority and responsibility for assigned tasks to subordinates; identifies needed areas of change or development and institutes changes to improve operations; plans, implements, coordinates, monitors compliance, and evaluates policies and procedures; reviews and oversees work schedules of others all subordinate levels.
• Establishes short-, mid- and long-term goals and objectives; develops and / or approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and directs evaluation activities; oversees the preparation of management and productivity reports and studies; oversees special investigations, internal audits, and research studies.
• Inspects, evaluates, and reviews work completed by crews and employees for quality and safety standards; provides training to new employees or crew leaders and ensures all permits are pulled and materials and equipment used professionally.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and ensures production goals are met in a timely manner and works to increase productivity; oversees the preparation of and evaluates, implements, and administers the department budget; oversees the planning, development, and operation of special projects or facilities.
• Manages equipment, inventory, fixed assets and supplies; ensures staff complies with daily vehicle and equipment inspections to ensure proper and safe operation practices are being followed.
• Assists and supports the hiring process for employees and maintenance workers; attends and participates in job fairs and being on interview panels for new workers; evaluates staff and enforces disciplinary measures for field employees.
• Provides quality customer service by communicating effectively with customers and responding to issues or concerns timely and professionally.
• Represents the program area at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees; testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings as appropriate.
• Performs any and all other work as required or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

Minimum Qualifications

Salary Range

$66,743.57 - $83,429.46

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce.