Parks Facilities Manager at City of Bellingham

Parks Facilities Manager Print (http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cobwa/job\_bulletin.cfm?jobID=2945125&sharedWindow=0) Apply Parks Facilities Manager Salary $86,328.00 - $104,580.00 Annually Location City of Bellingham, WA Job Type Full Time Department Parks and Recreation Job Number 21- Parks Facilities Manager Closing 2/8/2021 4:30 PM Pacific + Description + Benefits + Questions Nature of Work Closing Date/Time: Mon. 2/8/2021 4:30 PM Pacific Time The current full salary range for this position is $7,194/month - $8,715/month. Placement within the range is based on qualifications and professional experience in accordance with City policy. This position is represented by a union. Due to economic challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this position is currently subject to unpaid furloughs in 2021. This results in a salary of $6,862/month - $8,313/month for 2021. If furloughs become unnecessary later in 2021, the regular wage rate will be reinstated. JOB SUMMARY: Professional position which combines supervisory responsibilities with the application of technical knowledge to manage the Structures and Facilities program area for a diverse city park system which includes neighborhood parks, community parks, open space, trails and greenways, historic structures, and cemetery. Establishes goals and objectives, plans, develops, implements and evaluates the maintenance and repair of park structures and facilities including restrooms, playgrounds, spray parks, shelters, buildings and electrical, water/sewer and mechanical systems. Responsible for the financial, material, and personnel resources to accomplish specialized operation, maintenance and repair functions. Coordinates and manages retail operations and maintenance of Bayview Cemetery. Additional duties include program area budget preparation, supervision of assigned staff, and coordinating small to medium maintenance and capital improvement projects. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: + Manages the Structures and Facilities program areas in the Park Operations Division: plans, coordinates, implements, and supervises a wide variety of maintenance and repair tasks. Develops, recommends and implements a comprehensive facility management plan. Ensures that all facilities and systems are maintained to a high standard. + Manages and supervises the Bayview Cemetery Enterprise program including day-to-day operations, retail sales, and coordination of burials or services. Provides quality customer service to the public and clients. Conducts daily financial oversight, monthly financial reconciliations, price structure development, marketing, and acts as the designated Cemetery "Sexton" as defined by RCW 68.56.060 and City policy PAR 08.00.01 + Oversees grounds maintenance tasks for the cemetery including mowing, trimming, weeding etc. Coordinates with staff from other program areas to complete specialty work such as hazard tree removal, tree pruning, and storm damage cleanup. + Effectively hires, trains, supervises, evaluates, and manages performance of assigned staff. Provides coaching and corrective action with staff as appropriate. Reviews and approves timesheets and develops employee work schedules in accordance with program needs and union contract requirements. Establishes systems and methods for training, motivating, and supervising work team and a system of communication/cooperation among staff. Oversees safety training, develops and enforces safety policies and procedures. + Assists the Park Operations Manager with preparing the annual and biennial budget. Implements and monitors approved program area budget. Submits budget reports and analysis to Park Operations Manager and advisory boards as requested. Coordinates purchase and delivery of supplies and services; maintains inventory control of park assets. Develops, recommends and implements recommendations for program specific tools, vehicles, and small equipment. + Coordinates maintenance and capital improvement projects. Serves as technical resource for facility upgrades and rehabilitation of parks. Works with professional consultants and City specialists to coordinate design, requests for proposal, and contractor selection processes as needed, prepares contracts and ensures implementation of project goals and budgetary requirements; monitors contractor performance during construction and at completion of project for adherence to expectations. + Develops program area goals and objectives, organizes and delegates day-to-day operations and special projects. Develops policies, procedures, and best practices for program area. Ensures work standards adhere to regulations, policies, and procedures. + Oversees implementation and use of computerized maintenance management system for program area. Manages utilization of maintenance system to track work requests, maintenance records on structures, systems, and facilities, cost effectiveness of servicing, and life cycle costs of facilities, equipment, and mechanical systems. Maintains specialized cemetery/GIS software, all cemetery records and fulfills retention requirements. + Serves as security manager for parks lock system, which includes the development and implementation of all keyed entry, and alarmed systems within Bellingham Parks and Recreation. + Investigates and responds to all public requests, issues and complaints in a courteous prompt manner. Prepares correspondence and conducts research as needed. ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED: + Acts as resource to management and employees regarding assigned program area. Keeps current in new developments in the parks and recreation field through professional memberships, attending conferences and networking with professionals. + Performs other related work of a similar nature or level. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office setting and outdoors in the field exposed to the elements and uneven terrain. Travel between facilities, including remote and urban locations required. Occasional travel for training is also required. Possibility of exposure to hostile and offensive language from the public. Uses appropriate safety equipment and follows established work safety policies, practices and procedures. Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job, including: + Frequently operate a computer and read a computer screen or typewritten page; + Correctible visual acuity, hearing and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a motor vehicle; + Move between work sites, including undeveloped land and project development sites; + Occasionally lifts and transports materials up to fifty (50) pounds. Experience and Training + Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation or related field. + Minimum of two (2) years of experience coordinating facility maintenance and repairs required. + Two years of experience supervising maintenance staff required. + Experience working with operation and maintenance of a cemetery is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the applicant with the knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the job will be considered. Necessary Special Requirements + Valid Washington State driver's License and a good driving record. Candidates must submit a three-year driving abstract at the time of hire. + Employment contingent upon passing a criminal conviction, Child and Adult Abuse records check and local background check. + Must secure and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR certification within 6 months of hire. + Must secure and maintain Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Certification within 6 months of hire. Selection Process **You are encouraged to print a copy of this job announcement for your reference as the process moves along** Please ensure your application is complete and all required information has been provided. Standard completeness means all application fields (contact information, personal information, education, work experience, references, and required supplemental questions). The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questionnaire. Provide as much detail as you believe will fully describe your experience and training. Supplemental Questionnaire responses not supported in your application will disqualify you from consideration for this position. Interviews for the most qualified candidates are tentatively scheduled for March 3, 2021. Invitations to participate in the Interview process will be sent via e-mail on or around February 23, 2021. Please Note: Candidates will receive updates regarding application status via email. Please be sure to check your email frequently. Equal Opportunity: Our environment is characterized by respect for cultural backgrounds, belief systems, and ethnic diversity. The City of Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its work force. We do not make decisions on the basis of an individual's race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age (40+), disability, retaliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. All are encouraged to apply for employment. Fair Hiring Practices + The City provides individuals who have been arrested or convicted of a criminal offense an equal and fair opportunity to obtain employment. + The City will not inquire about an applicant's criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been made. + The City will disregard the prior arrest and conviction record of an otherwise qualified individual unless the offense is directly related to the job position for which the individual has applied. + The City will notify an otherwise qualified applicant about a potentially disqualifying conviction and give the applicant an opportunity to submit information regarding the accuracy of the criminal records as well as evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation, as appropriate. There are many good reasons for working at the City of Bellingham. The work is rewarding and you have an opportunity to serve your community. Another good reason is the great benefits that the City offers its employees. See our benefits section (https://www.cob.org/employment/pages/benefits.aspx) for additional information. This position is represented by the Teamsters 231 bargaining unit. Specific benefit information including Holidays, Vacation Accruals, Health, Dental and Vision Plans with cost sharing and Deferred Compensation Match can be found in the Teamsters 231 labor agreement (https://www.cob.org/employment/Pages/labor-agreements-pay-schedule.aspx) . This position is covered by the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems PERS plan. PERS requires mandatory employee and City contributions. Please visit the DRS website (http://www.drs.wa.gov/) for more information on PERS. 01 Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation or related field? + Yes + No 02 Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of experience coordinating facility maintenance and repairs? + Yes + No 03 Do you have two years of experience supervising maintenance staff? + Yes + No 04 Do you have experience working with the operation and maintenance of a cemetery? (Note: This is preferred, marking "no" will not disqualify you) + Yes + No 05 Or In place of the above requirements, do you have a combination of relevant education and experience that provides you with the required knowledge, skill and ability to be considered? If yes, please briefly describe. 06 Do you have CPR and First Aid certification or the ability to secure certification within six months of hire? + Yes + No 07 Do you have a valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to obtain one by the time of hire and a good driving record? The successful candidate(s) must submit a three-year driving record abstract prior to hire, with period submission of driving abstract per City policy. + Yes + No 08 Do you have Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Certification or the ability to secure certification within six months of hire? + Yes + No 09 Describe your experience planning, coordinating, and implementing maintenance and repair tasks in parks or facilities. 10 Describe your supervisory experience; include how many employees you currently supervise, and your training and evaluation methods. Please list employer, date(s) of employment and describe duties. 11 Describe your experience with computerized maintenance management systems and inventories. What was your involvement with implementing, managing and maintaining these systems? 12 Describe your current, or most recent, responsibility for general fiscal management and budget management. 13 Describe your philosophy of customer service and leadership. Required Question Agency City of Bellingham Address 104 West Magnolia Street Bellingham, Washington, 98225 Phone 360-778-8228 Website http://www.cob.org/employment Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email