NEOGOV · 5 hours ago
Parks & Facilities Manager
Rowlett, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$81K/yr - $122K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Parks & Facilities Manager to oversee the operations of the Parks division within the City of Rowlett. The role involves planning, scheduling, and supervising grounds maintenance, managing the division's budget, and ensuring quality customer service in park maintenance activities.
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Responsibilities
Oversees activities of staff and volunteers by planning, scheduling, evaluating and supervising personnel engaged in ground maintenance activities of the City's park system; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; plans work programs using established agronomic practices to improve and maintain turf; plans new areas or changes in park maintenance in areas of cultivation, grading, and seeding; directs application of fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides
Oversees inspection of turf and parks to designate height and frequency of mowing
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
Prepares and administers the budget by monitoring budget activities, ensuring key financial targets, goals and objectives are met including targets for cost recovery
Prepares and administers contracts for various parks and streetscapes projects, including capital projects and maintenance
Assists other departments with park-related or streetscape enhancement issues, including plan review, construction observation and policy development
Prepares and presents council memos and reports
Serves on the Development Review Committee and responsible for the implementation of development standards and ordinances related to parks and trails
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration or a closely related field
Five (5) years of professional experience in park maintenance
Three (3) years of supervisory experience
Comprehensive knowledge of irrigation systems, chemical applications, horticulture, turf management, and disease control
Comprehensive knowledge of trail system maintenance and development
Knowledge of lake front parks development is desired
Comprehensive knowledge of athletic field operation
Good knowledge of recreation and maintenance practices
Excellent written and oral skills
Ability to schedule and manage multiple priorities
Ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers and general public
Knowledge of principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety procedures related to park operations
Proficient in the use of computers and related software
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports
Ability to interact with the general public in a tactful and diplomatic manner
Knowledge of laws and codes applicable to Parks and Recreation
Valid driver's license required
Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driving standards established by the City of Rowlett
Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt
Texas Certified Nurseryman required or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment
Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary depending on programs on schedule
Preferred
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) preferred
Licensed Irrigator preferred
Benefits
Vacation
Holiday
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription drug coverage
Life insurance
AD&D
Long-term disability insurance
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), featuring a generous 2:1 match
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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