Parks and Trails Manager

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Parks & Trails Division. Provide leadership, planning, and direction. Develop short and long-range plans, goals, and objectives to the County Administrator and Board of County Commissioners. Assist and guide the Parks and Trails team to fulfill the division's mission, vision, business goals, and operational objectives. Coordinate and serve as a staff resource to advisory boards and committees.

Coordinate and lead the activities and operations of the Parks & Trails division.

Develop and oversee the Parks & Trails strategic plan.

Manage the planning and implementation of projects.

Work with the County Administrator on budget development.

Provide leadership, planning, and direction to Parks staff.

Establish short- and long-range plans for division operations, coordinate division activities with other County departments, outside governmental agencies, and the public.

Responsible for selecting, assigning, training, supervising, and evaluating the work performance of assigned staff.

May supervise, evaluate, and train assorted volunteers.

Develop and recommend policies, procedures, and office systems to ensure effective operations in compliance with legal requirements and division goals and objectives.

Prepare recommendations to the County Administrator about division budget based on staffing and resource requirements, cost estimates, divisional objectives, and goals.

Monitor budget to ensure compliance within approved budget levels and ensure compliance is maintained with county financial policies and procedures.

Coordinate with Grant Writer to identify grant funding sources and the preparation of applications for grants.

Negotiate contract commitments on all grant applications.

Coordinate the bid preparation process by writing and/or participating in the writing of specifications, preparing advertising, reviewing proposals, and formulating recommendations for bid selection to ensure the process followed is consistent with local, state, and federal regulations.

Supervise the resolution of inquiries, complaints, problems, or emergencies affecting the availability or quality of services.

Respond to the most sensitive or complex inquiries of service complaints.

Oversee a variety of maintenance and remodeling projects.

Propose, coordinate, and implement the Parks and Trails Comprehensive Plan, Capital Improvement Plan, Asset Management Plans, and Business Plans.

Ensure stakeholder involvement.

Prepare and distribute information regarding Mason County parks, trails, and recreation.

Represent the County in various committees and special interest groups.

Develop and present information, provide technical advice and assistance to stakeholders.

Ensure all mechanical specifications and operational manuals are current and applicable regarding county-owned equipment used within the Parks and Trails division. Oversee and coordinate a preventive maintenance and repair program for all park facilities and grounds-keeping equipment.

Analyze and recommend improvements to existing park facilities, equipment, and operating systems of the Parks & Trails Division.

Establish and maintain partnerships which enable the County to meet or exceed all statutory and regulatory requirements.

Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Practices, principles, materials, and procedures in operating park facilities, construction, repair, and maintenance.
• Management and supervision principles and practices.
• Interpretation and applications of safety and legal requirements, regulations, and laws applicable to area of assignment.
• Legal requirements, regulations, and laws applicable to the area of assignment.
• Fiscal management, including budget preparation, expenditure control and record keeping.
• Principles and practices of contract and grant administration.
• Project management principles and techniques.
• Common trade skills, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical and mechanical, and related safety equipment standards.
• Open Public Meetings Act.
• Public Records Act.

Skill in:

• Planning, organization, and oversight of assigned programs.
• Developing program goals and objectives.
• MS Suite.
• Customer Service.

Ability to:

• Monitor budgets and funding, work schedules, and progress reviews.
• Read and understand blueprints, schematics, and specifications, and maintenance and repair manuals.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and confidential information.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• May be required to obtain additional education as required to conduct business functions.

(Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job may be considered.)

• Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation, Facility Management, or related field.
• Five (5) years progressively responsible project management experience in Parks and Recreation.
• Two (2) years supervisory or lead experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional.
• Project Management experience or certification.
• Capital Improvement Plan management experience.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Washington State Driver's License

Working Conditions

Duties are performed in an office environment while sitting at a desk, utilizing a computer terminal and office equipment, or walking around County facilities and grounds. Requires occasional travel and work at other locations. May work outside of normal business hours. Work is performed in varying weather conditions and uneven terrain when working on construction and maintenance projects. Physical exertion may be required to climb ladders, stairs, and move around construction projects. Moving supplies and equipment up to one hundred (100) pounds in weight may be required. Position requires mental acuity to ensure thorough analysis of situations in a fast-paced environment. The employee may be required to deal with irate, disgruntled, and sometimes hostile individuals requiring the use of conflict management skills. Employees are frequently required to perform work in confidence and under pressure for deadlines, and are required to maintain professional composure and tact, patience, and courtesy always.