Position InformationUnder general supervision and direction from the Parks Director, coordinates, plans, organizes, and manages the maintenance and operations program for the Kitsap County parks system; supervises staff and maintenance activities for parks, open space, and recreation and event facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Required Education and Experience
- Five years of progressively responsible work experience in parks maintenance; AND
- Experience utilizing the Microsoft Office suite; AND
- Two years of lead worker/supervisory experience; OR
- Any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the work.
Preferred Education, Experience or Other Qualifications.
- Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation, Parks Management or related field.
- Seven years of experience in grounds and facility maintenance
- Five years of supervisory experience
- Experience working for a government agency in a parks and recreation department.
- Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification
- Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification
Prior to employment, the successful candidate must: - Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
- Submit copy of official certification, if certifications are being used to meet the minimum or preferred qualifications.
- Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
- Submit a copy of their state employment driving record abstract to verify their eligibility to drive for Kitsap County.
- Pass a criminal background check through law enforcement agencies.
Within twelve months of employment, the successful candidate must receive:
- Washington State Industrial First Aid/CPR certification.
Required Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of:
- Parks and facility maintenance principles and practices.
- Effective supervisory principles and techniques.
- Project management techniques and resource management.
- The use and care of computers, related peripherals and County standard application programs such as Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Outlook, Sharepoint, etc.
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Vegetation management requirements, including application of herbicides and pesticides.
The annual salary for this position ranges from $74,340.86-$105,041.68. This position offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a pension retirement, and other voluntary benefits.