This is advanced and administrative and supervisory work in the management of a large complex metropolitan park and related service areas and functions for the Miami-Dade Park & Recreation Department.

Employees in this class are responsible for supervising, directing and coordinating operations, maintenance and related public services for Haulover, Crandon or Tropical Park. Responsibilities include planning and organizing comprehensive maintenance programs for grounds, beaches, landscaping, facilities, equipment and structures, preparing and monitoring cost control systems and budget allocations, planning and organizing special events, and supervising revenue collection and accountability. Incumbents exercise considerable independent judgment in supervising and coordinating diversified park operations and activities. Supervision is exercised through subordinate supervisors over employees engaged in park operations, maintenance and various specialized functions. General supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work through personal conferences, written reports and personal inspections for effective management of the park and related facilities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Manages and supervises Tropical Park consisting of facilities and functions including an equestrian center, mounted patrol complexes, tennis/racquetball center, community center, stadium, softball fields, park maintenance, turf grass maintenance, lake operations and park security.

Manages and supervises Haulover Park consisting of facilities and functions including picnic areas and shelters, boat launching ramp, parking lots, beach and beach promenades, marina, charter fishing boats, restaurant, boat rentals, fishing pier, concession stands and tennis courts; supervises Pelican Harbor boat launching ramp and marina with related public service activities.

Manages and supervises Crandon Park consisting of facilities and functions including a tennis center and stadium, marina, dry storage area for boats, boat ramp, parking lots, charter fishing boats, softball fields, championship golf course, beach, picnic areas, concession stands and a botanical garden.

Supervises cash handling and accounting for all revenues generated by the various park operations; manages expenditures for goods, services and equipment.

Plans, organizes and establishes schedules for facility and grounds operations and maintenance.

Monitors leased operations at park facilities and enforces provisions of lease agreements.

Maintains effective working relationships with members of the public, civic organizations and various private associations.

Plans and promotes special events designed to encourage public attendance and utilization of park facilities.

Participates in policy development and facility planning activities; makes recommendations for new programs, methods and equipment.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; reviews performance reports prepared by subordinates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of public park and recreation management.

Thorough knowledge of the organization, operations, maintenance requirements and activities of a large and complex metropolitan park facility.

Thorough knowledge of safety hazards and precautionary measures pertaining to various types of park and recreational facilities.

Thorough knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Thorough knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Considerable knowledge of County purchasing practices and procedures.

Considerable knowledge of budget preparation, justification and administration.

Considerable knowledge of the principles of business and public administration.

Knowledge of the principles of accounting.

Ability to supervise, direct and coordinate operational and maintenance activities at a large and complex metropolitan park.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to ensure that all park operating revenues are collected and accounted for in accordance with established procedures.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, superiors, members of the public and officials of various public and private organizations.

Ability to plan and assist in the planning of special events at major park and recreation facilities.

Ability to enforce provisions of lease agreements between lease operators and the Park & Recreation Department.

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