Park Manager - West Lake Park
Back to Job List| Posted | 04/18/2025 |
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| County | Scott |
| Location | Davenport, Iowa |
| Salary | $78,561.60 to $108,284.80 |
| Deadline | 05/01/2025 |
Description
- Supervises and manages park staff; participates in the hiring process and provides orientation and training to all staff; monitors work performance and conducts performance evaluations; implements disciplinary actions and authorizes leave time or overtime.
- Supervises and directs personnel in all aspects of park maintenance, construction, and repair of grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical, heating, minor road repairs, and snow removal; initiates, prepares, implements, and enforces administrative procedures, methods, and policies.
- Monitors the daily opening and closing of parks; maintains regular park patrol schedule year-round to enforce Code of Iowa and Conservation Board rules which includes arrest authority, writing tickets, issuing warnings, and maintaining a safe environment for the public.
- Evaluates special projects and determines the need for outside contractors; designs plans and secures bids; verifies work is completed according to specifications and within budget guidelines; provides related information to Conservation Board or Deputy Conservation Director as necessary.
- Provides security to the park; conducts accident investigations and issues citations as appropriate; trains patrol officers; provides public information; collects fees and oversees registrations of campers; verifies fishing, snowmobile, and general park regulations are enforced; works in cooperation with State Conservation Officers.
- Provides oversight and input to the development and administration of the annual operating budget; designs performance indicators, secures quotes, and develops individual project budgets; researches and recommends potential grant or funding opportunities; monitors all projects and daily operations for fiscal responsibility throughout the year; reports need for major purchases to Deputy Conservation Director.
- Manages public relations activities; provides information to the public; oversees marketing efforts made by the staff; coordinates the efforts of citizen support groups.
- Maintains current inventory and monitors all expenditures; manages the allocated budget in a fiscally responsible manner.
- Coordinates the replacement, preventative maintenance, and repair of all inventory, park equipment, facilities, and vehicles; coordinates efforts with other department locations; reports the need for major purchases to Deputy Conservation Director.
- Monitors and coordinates the training of staff on the proper the application of pesticide including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides; monitors areas for invasive species and implements appropriate eradication and control methods.
- Maintains appropriate OSHA records and conducts or schedules OSHA and safety training for full-time and seasonal staff as necessary or required; verifies timely accident reports are submitted.
- Manages compliance with public water supply laws by conducting sampling and reporting to the State; assists the County and City Assessors with qualification inspections and compliance checks on private property in accordance with Code of Iowa's Forestry Reserve Program.
- Manages all natural areas to include proper maintenance and restoration of forested and native prairie areas, including the best practices for controlling disease, pests and invasive species.
- Demonstrates the ability to exemplify, by his/her actions, the County PRIDE philosophy.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
BA in Conservation, Outdoor Rec, or related field, preferred; & 4 years of progressively responsible experience in outdoor rec, which inc. some previous supervisory responsibilities; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
To Apply
Applications are accepted online only at:
http://www.scottcountyiowa.com
More Information
https://www.scottcountyiowa.gov/hr/job/park-manager-west-lake-park
