Job Information
Mason County Parks and Trails Manager in Shelton, Washington
Description
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 divisions mission, vision, business goals and operational objectives. Coordinate and serve as a staff resource to advisory boards and committees.
Examples of Duties
(Any one position may not include all the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.)
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.