Job description

County Park Superintendent - County of Bergen - Department of Parks & Recreation

Under direction, administers a comprehensive maintenance and development program for a geographical division of a large park system or a small or medium sized park system including parks and/or reservations, directs employees engaged in carrying out maintenance programs, prepares budget requests and administers an approved budget, develops, and submits plans for park rehabilitation and improvement as directed; does related work as required.

Knowledge and Job Responsibilities: (may include but not limited to)

· Knowledge of the equipment and methods used in caring for park facilities.

· Knowledge of the operation of varied types of park machinery.

· Knowledge of the public uses to which parks and property are put.

· Knowledge of sound budgetary practices and knowledge of effective park planning techniques.

· Ability to give suitable assignments and instructions to employees.

· Ability to provide technical advice and direction when difficult and unusual problems arise.

· Ability to see that reasonable standards of workmanship and output are maintained and that desired objectives are achieved.

· Ability to work harmoniously with associates, citizens, and others using the park facilities.

· Directs and supervises the operation and management of all active and passive parkland (exclusive of golf course and the Bergen County Zoo).

· Serves as Department safety officer.

· Responsible to determine need and recruit full time, part time and seasonal staff in support of such.

· Responsible for management of the division budget, developing, maintaining, and enforcing policies, procedures, and rules for the use and operation of parkland under their charge, scheduling, training, and managing asset allocation as well as maintaining any other plans, records, and documents relevant to the operation of the division.

Schedule:

· Monday – Friday – 40hrs/wk (weekends and over time as needed)

Education & Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree (horticulture, forestry, civil engineering, landscape architecture, park planning, park management, forest recreation management, conservation, natural resource management, earth sciences or environmental sciences)

· Ten (10) years of management experience in managing the operational needs of a large urban park or park system including, but not limited to, planning the care and maintenance of large tracts of land, maintenance of public recreation facilities, preparation and administration of budgets and effective management of staff, and a thorough knowledge of the means, methods, and technology by which to accomplish such.

· Membership in an organization that is relevant to horticulture/ landscaping, or any facet of parks operations is preferred. Examples: National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA), Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS), American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)

Skills and Special Requirements:

· New Jersey residency.

· Valid NJ Driver’s License, CDL candidates (preferred).

· Certified Playground Safety Inspector (preferred).

· Certified Pool Operator (preferred).

· NJ Certified Pesticide Applicator Category 2, 3A, 3B, 5 (preferred).

· Experience with Integrated PestManagement.

· NJ Certified Compost Site Operator(optional).

· Effective verbal, writing, multi-tasking and delegating skills.

· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.

· Strong organizational (planning & time management) and problem-solving skills in a timely fashion.

The County of Bergen is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of The County of Bergen not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hackensack, NJ 07601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess ten (10) years of management experience in managing the operational needs of a large urban park or park system?
• Bachelor's must be in in one of these: horticulture, forestry, civil engineering, landscape architecture, park planning, park management, forest recreation management, conservation, natural resource management, earth sciences or environmental sciences.
• Must be a New Jersey Resident

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• membership that is relevant to horticulture/park operations? (Preferred)
• NJ Drivers License (Must have) CDL Preferred (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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