This is advanced supervisory and technical work with administrative responsibility in the maintenance and construction of various park and recreation projects.

Employees in this class are responsible for planning, organizing and supervising large-scale maintenance and construction of diversified park facilities, grounds and structures. Responsibilities include establishing maintenance, renovation and construction priorities, providing for the effective utilization of employees, equipment and materials, and assuring that projects are completed in accordance with plans, instructions and specifications. Duties require the use of independent judgment in the large-scale coordination of employees, equipment and supplies to complete park maintenance and construction projects. Supervision is exercised through subordinate supervisors over a staff of equipment operators, laborers, semi-skilled laborers, and contract employees engaged in various phases of work. General supervision is received from an administrative superior who reviews work through personal conferences and reports for satisfactory completion of assigned responsibilities.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Plans, assigns and reviews the work of subordinate supervisors, heavy equipment operators, laborers, semi-skilled laborers and contract laboring and trades employees engaged in park construction, renovation and maintenance projects.

Provides on-site supervision of major and minor projects including construction of roadways, parking lots, ball fields and other park structures and facilities.

Coordinates the mix between County employees and contract labor assistance utilized at job-sites; reviews and approves payments for contract laboring employees.

Schedules heavy equipment for use at construction and maintenance project sites; assures proper utilization and maintenance of heavy equipment.

Coordinates the procurement, timing and delivery of construction materials and supplies to various construction locations throughout the park system; assures adequate stock of supplies and equipment to complete construction and maintenance assignments.

Communicates and enforces established safety measures and regulations; instructs employees in occupational hazards and safety precautions.

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 construction and maintenance methods and techniques and their application to various park projects.

Thorough knowledge of the specialized construction and maintenance requirements of park facilities, grounds and structures.

Thorough knowledge of the tools, equipment and materials used in park construction and maintenance.

Thorough knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Considerable knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.

Considerable knowledge of the operating and maintenance characteristics of heavy mobile equipment used in park construction and maintenance.

Knowledge of the principles of management.

Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of park construction and maintenance work.

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

Ability to coordinate employees, heavy equipment and materials required to complete a variety of separate park construction and maintenance projects.

Ability to establish park maintenance and construction priorities.

Ability to estimate time, equipment and materials required to complete construction and maintenance projects.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

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