This is advanced supervisory and administrative work in operation and maintenance of County beaches.

An employee in this class is responsible for supervising the maintenance of County beaches and the programming of beach services along the beach shoreline. Responsibilities include supervising beach maintenance operations, scheduling equipment maintenance, planning the effective use and development of beach areas, assisting in research to promote and maintain beach areas, planning preventive maintenance programs for beach maintenance equipment, and meeting with various local, state and federal agencies to identify needs and resolve problems. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment in organizing and coordinating beach operations and maintenance activities to assure beach quality for beach patrons. Supervision is exercised through subordinate supervisors over a staff of equipment operators, skilled employees and clerical subordinates engaged in beach maintenance activities or serving in support capacities. Supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work through personal conferences and written reports for satisfactory maintenance of beach areas and programming of beach services.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Supervises the operation, maintenance and programming of beach services at County beach facilities along a dispersed beach shoreline.

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of supervisors, equipment operators, attendants and contracted employees located at various beach locations engaged in beach maintenance and the maintenance and repair of beach structures and facilities.

Establishes schedules for equipment maintenance; establishes schedules for beach maintenance including sand contouring, erosion control, sand sifting and rock removal.

Assists in the conduct of research and studies on beach needs to promote and maintain beach areas; assists in planning, design and coordination of beach renourishment projects.

Coordinates the work of irrigation contractors on beach dunes; makes recommendations concerning plans and designs of dune areas.

Confers with superiors in planning the effective use and development of beach areas; makes recommendations regarding plans for dunes, shorelines, rock removal, buildings and other facilities.

Monitors costs and evaluates financial reports; forecasts requirements for labor, equipment, materials and supplies.

Coordinates the work of staff and volunteers in the finding, transporting, hatching and releasing of endangered marine species such as sea turtles.

Meets with local, state and federal agencies, local civic groups, and business owners of beach property concerning beach preservation and development, beach services and facilities, and needs for proper beach maintenance.

Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline and promotion of subordinates; authorizes leave and overtime; evaluates and rates employee performance.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of beach maintenance.

Thorough knowledge of County beach maintenance operations, beach operations, services and facilities.

Considerable knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Considerable knowledge of the impact of surf and weather action on beach areas.

Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions required in beach maintenance operations.

Knowledge of public relations principles and techniques.

Ability to plan and initiate effective beach maintenance operations and beach services to provide a safe and clean environment for beach patrons.

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

Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with officials of various public and private organizations and the public.

Ability to provide effective assistance in conducting research on County beach needs and in planning the effective use and development of beach areas.

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

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