Parks Coordinator-Cemeteries

Description GENERAL PURPOSE: The Parks Coordinator performs a variety of responsible work for the City’s Parks and Recreation Department. Work may include assisting with the coordination, planning, and execution of tasks related to parks maintenance and management of the city’s natural resources. This work is performed under intermediate supervision – the incumbent performs a variety of routine work within established procedures and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments; work is reviewed periodically through observation of results achieved and adherence to established policies and procedures. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. All Divisions: Perform Quality Assessment and Quality Control of completed work by contractors and City employees. Supervise and direct fieldwork as assigned by the division Superintendent or department admin. Provide input for and complete performance appraisals using an online evaluation system. Maintain accurate records including work orders, reports, and timesheets. Perform manual labor related to field operations. Clean and maintain tools and equipment. Respond to call back for emergency work as needed. Perform other work as assigned. Forestry: Assist in planning urban forestry and landscaping projects, including procurement of materials and cost and equipment analysis. Perform Quality Assessment and Quality Control of completed work by contractors and City employees. Oversee city tree planting projects and the City’s nursery operations. Supervise and direct fieldwork as assigned by City Urban Forestry Manager or arborist. Provide input for performance appraisals using an online evaluation system. Maintain accurate records including work orders, reports, and time sheets. Maintain the right-of-way trees. Perform manual labor related to tree maintenance. Clean and maintain tools and equipment. Respond to call back for emergency work as needed. Lakes: Direct all operations for the lakes division programs related to aquatic plant management, water quality sampling activities, shoreline vegetation permitting, and other related ecological functions as needed. Assist as needed with all activities related to documentation, invoicing, and coordination required to maintain the city’s participation in the FFWCC’s funded program for invasive plant management. Perform all activities related to obtaining and maintaining state vegetation control permits. Supervise the activities of all Lakes Division field staff. Maintain a file of current herbicide labels and safety procedures, and oversee safety compliance and quality control checks of the herbicide application program and perform staff training of proper safety procedures and herbicide use. Landscape/Park Maintenance: Oversee landscape design and installation projects. Supervise and direct fieldwork as assigned by Park’s management. Provide input for and complete performance appraisals using an online evaluation system. Maintain accurate records including work orders, reports, and timesheets. Perform manual labor related to landscape and parks maintenance. Clean and maintain tools and equipment. Respond to call back for emergency work as needed. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: All Divisions: Working knowledge of the safe operation and use of various powered and non-powered handheld tools commonly used in the installation and maintenance of landscaping. Working knowledge of occupational hazards, safety rules, and practices and the ability to transmit such knowledge to subordinates. Skill in the operation of modern office equipment, computers, and software, including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Ability to complete tasks in a tim…

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