Park ranger Jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Description

NATURE OF WORK

This classification involves managing a variety of administrative, technical, and supervisory work in maintaining park grounds and structures for the City. An employee in this position supervises assigned staff and contractors, at various locations, performing landscape and athletic field maintenance, maintaining equipment and structures, and extending public service at various City properties; schedules and reviews employee and contractor work; enforces safety standards; and prepares reports. This position also monitors related expenses, revenue, and budget.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Plans, assigns, supervises, organizes, and reviews the work of a number of crews involved in landscaping and maintenance at municipal parks and other recreation facilities; prepares work schedules; and reviews work;
• Trains, motivates, and evaluates field maintenance workers, building custodians, and other assigned park employees; reviews progress and directs changes as needed; makes progress inspections, prepares reports, and maintains payroll records; makes recommendations regarding hiring, disciplinary actions, and promotions of assigned employees; recommends leave requests and overtime; and evaluates and rates employee performance.
• Supervises and inspects the work of private firms under contract to perform maintenance in specific areas.
• Submits written requests for equipment and materials as needed.
• Communicates and enforces established safety measures and instructs workers in occupational hazards and safety precautions; inspects parks, buildings, facilities and equipment for safety hazards; and takes appropriate steps to remedy any hazards.
• Manages and supervises assigned operations to achieve goals with available resources; performs cost control activities; monitors revenues and expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; assists with the preparation of annual budget requests; and ensures effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities, and time.
• Provides leadership and direction in the development of short- and long-range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports, and recommendations.
• Coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
• Supervises and participates in the setting up and taking down of equipment for various park and recreation programs; prepares facilities for park and recreation program use; opens and closes / locks and unlocks City facilities as needed.
• Coordinates the usage and maintenance schedules of buildings, parks, athletic fields and courts, and facilities; coordinates the transportation of employees, equipment, and materials to and from work sites.
• Prepares daily work reports, accident reports, and other reports as required.
• Develops and maintains a park and open space maintenance management system of athletic fields, tennis courts, sprinkler systems, municipal swimming pools, golf courses, play equipment, buildings, and structures.
• Assists in projecting needs for equipment, materials and supplies for specific projects; assists in the preparation of specifications, estimates, and bids for machinery, equipment, and contractor services.
• Ensures that tools and equipment are properly maintained and kept in proper working condition; trains employees in proper use of equipment and materials; and studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Prepares and submits budget requests; makes recommendations concerning staffing and equipment requirements.
• Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

EDUCATION

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EXPERIENCE

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment

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Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES