Salary : $65,707.20 Annually

Location : Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type: Full Time Exempt

Job Number: ADDG2024

Department: Park Operations

Opening Date: 06/21/2024

Closing Date: 8/16/2024 4:59 PM Central

FLSA: Exempt

General Summary

General Summary: The Assistant Director of Park Operations works in the office as well as on site at BREC facilities with a primary emphasis on in-the-field maintenance supervision and efficient coordination of the daily activities and processes of the Park Operations Division.

Requirements and Job Specifications

Education Required: Graduation from an accredited 4 year college or university.

Preferred: Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Area of Study (major) Required: Parks Management, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Horticulture/Turf Grass Science or related.

Certification Required: Certified Playground Inspector CPSI through National Safety Playground Institute (NSPI) and Class 3 Turf and Ornamental Pesticide Applicator's license. (Acquired within 1 year of hire)

Preferred: Sports Turf Managers Association certification or CPRP certification through National Recreation and Parks Association (NPRA)

License Required: Valid LA Driver License Class E

Years of Relevant Work Experience: Five years' experience in a directly related field with at least 3 years in a Supervisory Capacity. Equivalent combination of education & experience will be considered.

Preferred: 10 or more years related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of general park management, general horticulture practices, sports turf development & management
Considerable knowledge of basic landscape design & tools, construction & techniques
Strong leadership & interpersonal skills Moderate to advanced computer skills & working knowledge of computer programs
Excellent communication skills, including public speaking skills.
Must have a positive attitude with the willingness and desire to learn new skills
Ability to quickly learn BREC policies and procedures and Programs
Ability motivate staff and train on technical information
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to operate a BREC Vehicle to perform essential functions of the job.
Ability to adjust to changing work demands, procedures, technology and or priorities
Ability to read and interpret blue print and sketches
Ability to hire, train, discipline and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
Ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with Department Heads, Management, coworkers, employees and general public.

Functions and Duties

Essential Functions and Duties:

Supervises and coordinates daily activities of the Park Operations Division as assigned.
Supervises: hires, counsels, disciplines, evaluates employee performance, and trains staff on job functions and promotes a team environment.
Coordinates and supervises special maintenance / construction projects.
Coordinates routine activities between departments such as Capital Improvements and Recreation.
Performs field inspections, tours facilities to ensure proper operations of facilities
Supervises: hires, counsels, disciplines, evaluates employee performance, and trains staff on job functions and promotes a team environment.
Assists director in budget preparation, expense monitoring, long range planning and budgeting activities.
Assumes director's duties in their absence.
Insures proper care and maintenance of equipment, and tracking of inventory.
Develops and maintains parks, sports complexes, stadiums and special facilities.
Recommends specifications for purchases.
Coordinates with third party vendors and secures contractual services.
Recommends changes to procedures when necessary
Attends meetings of the BREC Commission, Advisory Committees as well as Professional Conference as representative of the department.
Other duties as assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.

Supplemental Information

As required, within general time frame of 8 hours per day, 5 days per week; lunch break daily; occasional weekend and evening work may be required.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online applicationor it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy. Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.

An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen, and physical.

2024 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

HEALTH INSURANCE: Comprehensive medical benefits including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High Deductible High Savings Account) and options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the month, following two months of employment, a (2 month waiting period). Employee cost per month for HMO: $175.43 - employee only; $597.45 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52 - family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $375.23 - employee only; $975.50 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent 162.68.57 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 - family. BREC also offers voluntary insurance plans: Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Cancer/Critical Care, Long and Short-term Disability, Term and Whole Life).

LIFE INSURANCE: All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term-Life Insurance policy through Equitable Life Insurance Company a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is subject to decrease at age 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee except for salaries more than $50,000 which are subject to the imputed income clause under the IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately.

RETIREMENT SYSTEM: BREC contributions to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System for each employee amount to 40.32% of salary. Employees contribute at the rate of 9.5%. Retirement contributions are tax deferred. Personal contributions are kept on account and refunded if employees leave BREC before their retirement. Additional benefit opportunities are available after 25 years through the DROP program. BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN through payroll deduction.

HOLIDAYS: BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.

SICK LEAVE: BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.

ANNUAL LEAVE: BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.

FULL-TIME STATUS: Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS: BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.

EAP: BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Hidalgo Health Associates. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.

CREDIT UNION: BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.

FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS: BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.

LA START: This 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford.

FSA: BREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services.

SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS: BREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, life, LTD and STD.

BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.

*Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2024*

Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?

If so, which class?

Class A CDL
Class B
Class C
Class D
Class E

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the study of Parks Management, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Horticulture/Turf Grass Science or related?

Do you possess five years' experience in a directly related field with at least 3 years in a Supervisory Capacity?

Required Question

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