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Kitsap County Parks Maintenance & Operations Supervisor in Bremerton, Washington
Position Information
Under general supervision and direction from the Parks Director, coordinates, plans, organizes, and manages the maintenance and operations program for the Kitsap County parks system; supervises staff and maintenance activities for parks, open space, and recreation and event facilities. QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Required Education and Experience
- Five years of progressively responsible work experience in parks maintenance; AND
- Experience utilizing the Microsoft Office suite; AND
- Two years of lead worker/supervisory experience; OR
- Any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the work.
Preferred Education, Experience or Other Qualifications.
- Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation, Parks Management or related field.
- Seven years of experience in grounds and facility maintenance
- Five years of supervisory experience
- Experience working for a government agency in a parks and recreation department.
- Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification
- Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification
Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:
- Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
- Submit copy of official certification, if certifications are being used to meet the minimum or preferred qualifications.
- Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
- Submit a copy of their state employment driving record abstract to verify their eligibility to drive for Kitsap County.
- Pass a criminal background check through law enforcement agencies.
Within twelve months of employment, the successful candidate must receive:
- Washington State Industrial First Aid/CPR certification.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Parks and facility maintenance principles and practices.
- Effective supervisory principles and techniques.
- Project management techniques and resource management.
- The use and care of computers, related peripherals and County standard application programs such as Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Outlook, Sharepoint, etc.
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Vegetation management requirements, including application of herbicides and pesticides.
The annual salary for this position ranges from $74,340.86-$105,041.68. This position offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a pension retirement, and other voluntary benefits.