Marshall County Job Description

Park Manager

Department: Parks Job Code: 950

Reports To: Commission Chairman DOT Reference: 188.167-062

Date: November 2007 406.134-014

FSLA: Exempt

Summary

Responsible for assuring the efficient operation and maintenance of County Parks, including assigning camp sites, collecting fees, keeping accurate records, and supervising one full time, several seasonal, and other workers. Represents Marshall County in tourism and travel organizations.

Essential Job Functions

A. Oversee the operation and maintenance of County Parks

1. Answer telephone and provide information regarding park facilities and rental

2. Rent sites, collect fees, and explain park rules and regulations to campers and visitors

3. Monitor campgrounds to assure adherence to rules and regulations

4. Maintain records of receipts and expenditures and provides cash and records to the County Administrator

5. Operate a variety of equipment used for park maintenance, such as front end loader, backhoe, trencher, mowers, power saws, etc.

6. Perform routine building maintenance such as plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry

7. Open/close parks in accordance with established schedule

B. Supervise regular, seasonal and other employees engaged in park maintenance.

1. Assign mowing, weeding, etc. of park area

2. Direct clearing of landscape and public areas of litter, fallen limbs, and other debris

3. Oversee planting, trimming, watering and cultivating of flowers, shrubs, and trees in Parks

4. Oversee and assists as needed to prepare and apply fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and other chemicals used

5. Oversee cleaning of restrooms and park structures

6. Direct employees in painting and minor repairs

C. Participate in park improvement and promotion

1. Represent Marshall County with tourism, convention and visitors’ bureau, and chamber of commerce organizations

2. Participate and cooperate on improvement projects for the parks

3. Oversee improvement projects to assure compliance with plans and specifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of mathematics and accounting principles sufficient to make calculate and collect appropriate fees and prepare reports

2. Knowledge of basic principles of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and drywall construction

3. Knowledge of regulations governing animal control and enforcement

4. Knowledge of safety principles pertaining to the operation of equipment and vehicles used

5. Knowledge of methods of animal capture

6. Ability to communicate effectively with the public, and government officials

7. Ability to safely operate mowing, cutting, and other landscaping equipment, plus tractor and truck equipment

8. Ability to work independently

9. Ability to plan and organize time and available manpower in order to cover specialized operating hours and maintenance tasks

10. Ability to follow general instructions and directives

11. Ability to exercise good judgment in situations in which people are not following park rules

12. Ability to account for money and prepare reports documenting receipts and expenditures

13. Ability to supervise regular employees and seasonal and other employees

Minimum Requirements

High school or G. E. D. certificate plus 3 years of experience in administration and management of a public park or camping facility, which included basic maintenance activities, and collection of and accounting for money.

Other: Valid driving license

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job classification. All incumbents may not perform all of the job duties listed, and some incumbents may perform some duties which are not listed, and incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.