Code No. 3-15-078 COMPETITIVE

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an administrative position responsible for planning, evaluating and implementing a town park system designed to meet the needs of the community. The Parks Director will lead, supervise and coordinate a professional and non­professional personnel staff in areas that may include but are not limited to parks, open space, trails, natural resources, environmental projects, buildings, landscape, playground and athletic facility maintenance. The employee reports directly to and works under the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation. General supervision is exercised over a first line supervisory staff. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed)

Administers the operations and activities of the parks system to ensure maximum

efficiency;

Assists the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation in long-range planning for park operations and improvement projects;

Plans and directs the maintenance and care of park lands;

Plans, directs and supervises the development of current and future park lands;

Plans, directs and supervises the promotion of parks operations and parks

development;

Inspects and oversees contracted projects;

Prepares, presents and monitors the parks budget, making adjustments to stay within budget; Prepares bid notices for equipment;

Directs the enforcement of all park policies and safety, and acts as a liaison between the parks division and community organizations;

Represents the town to outside agencies, the public and community organizations in matters pertaining to parks operation and administration.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS. ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS; Thorough knowledge of facility administration, operation, maintenance and development; good knowledge of budget preparation and execution; good knowledge of organizational and management principles as related to facility operations; working knowledge of long range plan development, improvement projects; ability to promote, plan and execute facility operations; ability to keep records; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; supervisory ability; ability to direct and enforce park policies, park safety, and procedures; good judgment; ability to establish and maintain effective working interdepartmental and community relationships; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position including lifting 50 lbs. Ability to work outdoors in a verity of weather conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER:

(A)     Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Recreation & Leisure, Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, Landscape design, Parks & Recreation Management, Political Science, Business Administration, or Public Administration, plus two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent experience responsible for planning and/or implementing parks maintenance, operations and development; OR,

(B)       Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree in the degree areas listed in (A) above, plus four (4) years experience as defined in (A); OR,

(C)        Any equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

If you are appointed, you will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.

ADOPTED: April 18,1991

REVISED:   June 4,2009

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

*Pre-employment background check, drug test required 

Application for employment   download here  .   

 Please return completed applications to:
Webster Parks and Recreation

1350 Chiyoda Drive 

Webster, NY  14580