Assistant Park Superintendent

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Assistant Park Superintendent

Salary

$51,521.60 - $70,699.20 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

18-16056-01

Department

Regional Parks

Opening Date

09/15/2018

Closing Date

9/28/2018 5:00 PM Pacific

The Job


The County's Regional Parks Department strives to offer recreational opportunities for the enrichment of county residents and visitors while protecting the county's natural, cultural, historical and land resources. We are currently recruiting for Assistant Park Superintendent, who assists a Park Superintendent in park operations, maintenance, and supervision at a moderate to large park.

Duties may include:
  • Assigning, supervising or participating in the activities of Park Rangers and other personnel engaged in performing construction, grounds development, repair and maintenance of park grounds, equipment and facilities.
  • Assisting the superintendents in planning for the improvement, maintenance and repair of park facilities and grounds.
  • Ensuring that order is maintained in the parks and the public is informed regarding park ordinances, rules, and regulations; issuing verbal warnings and ensuring that incidents of injury, vandalism, fires, etc., are reported to the appropriate authority.
  • Evaluating employee performance; participating in hiring and training new employees; develops employment work schedules.
  • Ensuring the registration of park visitors and the collection of fees; coordinating the use of park areas, public address systems and other park facilities with organized groups.
The Regional Parks Department manages and maintains nine (9) Regional Parks throughout San Bernardino County totaling approximately 9,200 acres.  Each park offers diverse outdoor recreation opportunities in settings that range from metro, mountain and desert scenery. Among the activities that can be found in our Regional Parks are:  Lakes for fishing, sheltered group picnic facilities accommodating up to 350 people, swim complexes with water slides, zero depth water play parks, and playgrounds.  Six (6) of our Regional Parks offer scenic camping, from tent to large RV's, dry to full hook-ups.  One of our parks is a historic Ghost Town; and another is located right on the banks of the Colorado River.

For a more detailed listing of duties, refer to the Assistant Park Superintendent job description. 

For more information, explore our website at http://cms.sbcounty.gov/parks/Home.aspx.
 
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
 
Availability: Employees are on call as necessary and may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical: This position requires occasional lifting and carrying of items weighing up to 50 pounds as well as frequent walking, standing, kneeling, stooping, and climbing.

Travel: Travel throughout the county is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced for the individual providing transportation. Please visit the Regional Parks Department website at www.sbcounty.gov/parks for a listing of county-wide park locations.

Minimum Requirements

Education: An Associate's degree or equivalent coursework. A list of coursework must be submitted with the application if a degree has not been conferred. Coursework/degree must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the US Department of Education.

AND

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in a construction, retail, parks, project management or customer service related industry, such as a recreational environment, logistics/operations, or hospitality which includes direct, in-person contact with the general public as primary duty of the job; AND one (1) year of full-scope supervisory experience. This experience may be concurrent, and must be clearly described in your work history. 

SUBSTITUTION:
A Bachelor's Degree may substitute up to six (6) months of qualifying experience as noted above. Substitution may not apply to the one (1) year of supervisory experience as required.
-OR-
An additional one (1) year of experience may substitute for the required education.

Note: Applicants with an acceptable combination of relevant experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities may be considered. Transcripts or a list of completed coursework must be submitted with the application if applicant does not possess an associate's degree.

 

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess extensive management experience in a recreational environment. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess:

  1. A Bachelor's Degree
  2. Experience working in a maintenance, building trade, or a construction related field where a practical knowledge of project completion would have been obtained.
  3. The ability to work hard, manage, and complete assigned projects in a thorough and efficient manner.
  4. Excellent communication and customer service skills that demonstrate a can-do positive disposition.
  5. The ability to use tools and maintenance related vehicles in a responsible and productive manner.
  6. Experience in cash handling and reconciliation.
  7. Experience leading staff by example and through oral and written communication.
  8. The knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair and maintenance, as well as the ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a particular job.
  9. The ability to enforce park rules and regulations and promote good public relations.
  10. Possession of a Qualified Applicators Certificate in pesticide application and a National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA) Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) certificate are highly desirable.

Selection Process

 
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Resume's will not be reviewed in lieu of application materials. 

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.

Supervisory Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents.  These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here.

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

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Competitive Evaluation: The information from the Application and the Supplemental Questions below will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question on the work history section of your application as resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of the application material. Note: All work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed on the Application in order to be evaluated.
  • I understand.
02
Education: List your completed coursework. Be sure to include the following: school, course title, course number, and number of semester or quarter units. Ex: CSUSB, Business Administration, BUS101, 3 sem units. You may attach an electronic copy of your unofficial transcripts. If you possess an Associate's degree or higher, indicate degree information below, and ensure your educational history is current and complete in the appropriate space on the application.
03
Substitution: I am utilizing the following substitution:
  • A Bachelor's Degree for up to six months of qualifying experience.
  • An additional one year of experience for the required education.
  • None of the above.
04
Indicate the employer(s) at which you received your qualifying experience. Include the employer name and your dates of employment. Ensure this employer is listed and fully detailed in your work history.
05
Experience: Indicate the areas below in which you possess experience. Experience must be clearly detailed on your application and/or resume.
  • Customer Service
  • Visitor Services
  • Cash Handling and Reconciliation
  • Project Management
  • Maintenance and Grounds
  • Ordinance, Rules, and Regulation Implementation
  • Recreation
  • Logistics/Operations
  • None of the Above
06
Supervision: Indicate your years performing full-scope supervision. Experience must be clearly detailed on your application and/or resume.
  • 3 or more years
  • 2 years
  • 1 year
  • Less than 1 year
  • None of the above
07
Thank you for taking the time to complete this application. Please be sure to review it prior to submitting it, as the application will be reviewed and evaluated as submitted.
  • I understand.

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