Senior Parks Project Manager

About the role

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Essential Functions

• This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.
• This position has responsibilities that require lifting up to 10 pounds on occasion.

• Supervises personnel by assigning work duties; observing and monitoring work tasks; evaluating work performance; providing feedback to employees; realigning work and staffing assignments as needed; administering human resource policies and procedures; conducting staff meetings; providing training for employees; and making recommendations on hiring and disciplinary actions.
• Manages operations by overseeing work projects; ensuring work is completed accurately and in a timely manner; ensuring projects are completed within budget; coordinating and supervising special events; planning programs; preparing purchase requests; and obtaining equipment and supplies.
• Monitors the budget by assisting with the research and development of the budget; monitoring expenditures; processing purchase requests; and presenting quarterly reports.
• Completes administrative duties by processing payroll; providing information to staff; completing various documents and reports; and providing information as requested.
• Provides public relations by coordinating activities with internal and external agencies; coordinating activities with other departments; and responding to customer concerns.
• Regular and dependable attendance is required.
• All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within your department/division.

Job Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

• Education: Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Experience: Over five years.
• Licenses: Valid Texas Class C Driver's License
• Certifications Required: State Pest Control License, Certified Leisure Professional, Irrigator's License
• Reading: Advanced ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents. Ordinarily, such education is obtained at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
• Math: Knowledge of intermediate math to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
• Writing: Intermediate ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
• Managerial: Receives administrative direction: Within this job, the employee normally performs the duty assignment within broad parameters defined by general organizational requirements and accepted practices. Total end results determine effectiveness of job performance.
• Budget Responsibility: Has responsibility for final approval of at least one departmental budget and presents the budget(s) to Senior Management. Is authorized to approve budgeted expenditures up to the amount that requires the approval of Senior Management. (Division Managers)
• Supervisory / Organizational Control: Work requires managing and monitoring work performance by directing subordinate supervisors or administrators, including making final decisions on hiring and disciplinary actions, evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, and realigning work and staffing assignments, as needed.
• Complexity: Work is widely varied, involving analyzing and evaluating many complex and significant variables. City-wide policies, procedures, or precedents may be developed and/or recommended.
• Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills: Final decisions regarding policy development and implementation are made and/or recommended. Interaction with others outside the City requires exercising participative management skills that support team efforts and quality processes.

Overall Physical Strength Demands

The physical demands of this position are considered sedentary in nature and primarily involve work in an office setting. Typically, this means exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

PHYSICAL and NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position includes the following physical demands in the daily course and scope of duties: constantly sitting when driving and working at desk; constantly walking around work sites and to other departments; constantly hearing and talking while communicating with co-workers and citizens in person or on phone; frequently handling paperwork; frequently sitting at a desk working on a computer and calculator using fine dexterity; frequently using foot controls when driving; occasionally, the position requires reaching, carrying and lifting supplies and equipment; occasionally standing when speaking with others and inspecting work.

• Non-Physical demands include frequent time pressure to ensure deadlines are being met; Change of tasks and priorities are routine and frequent.
• Effective ability to multi-task and work closely with other team members is required and essential.
• Ability to work an irregular schedule and overtime.
• Additionally, ability to complete tedious and exacting work with efficiency and accuracy is required.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, and Work Aids

Copier, fax machine, calculator, cameras, PA system, hand tools, 2 way radio, vehicles, telephone, printer, computer and related software.

Environmental Factors

This position works primarily in an office environment and is therefore not subject to extreme temperatures, humidity, noise, vibration, wetness, and physical dangers while working in this position.

Protective Equipment Required

• Ear protection, rain gear, safety glasses, safety vest, gloves, respirator
• The City of Grand Prairie is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Selection is based on the candidates whose background, qualifications, and any preferences requested from the hiring manager that most likely closely match the requirements for the job.