PARK AND RECREATION MANAGER I

THIS RECRUITMENT IS A SUPPLEMENTAL POSTING TO THE ORIGINAL RECRUITMENT. APPLICANTS WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED AND WERE DEEMED INELIGIBLE, BUT NOW MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW AND WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST RE-APPLY.

This is professional, supervisory work managing small neighborhood or less complex park and/or related facilities. Employees in this class are responsible for managing and supervising small neighborhood or less complex parks and/or related facilities with recreational and educational programs such as: ball fields, tennis centers, recreation centers, handball courts , and tutoring. Depending on staffing levels, employees in the positions would function as working supervisors responsible for the accomplishment of established recreation, educational, and maintenance goals and objectives. Work emphasis is placed on recreational , educational, and park maintenance management, revenue producing activities, program development and administration. The positions under this class require extensive responsible independence of action and latitude for problem solving in accordance with departmental policies. Employees will be assigned to manage the operations of parks and related facilities which are located throughout the community, away from the Departmental offices. This job is not of a routine , clerical , or ministerial nature. Supervision is exercised over parks and recreation personnel engaged in facility maintenance and recreational and educational programming. Supervision is received from a senior administrator who receives work for achievement of objectives through inspections, personal conferences or written reports. Assigns and reviews the work of subordinate recreation and maintenance personnel engaged in conducting a limited recreation program, organized athletic events, games and special or generalized classes of instruction for all age groups in a variety of recreational and educational activities. Coordinates activities of crews engaged in landscape maintenance procedures such as fertilization and pest control. Issues work orders for repair of equipment or facilities by various tradesmen. Identifies needs for renovation or replacement of facilities or equipment. In the absence of assigned personnel, performs maintenance and recreation functions as required. Assigns and reviews the work of subordinates engaged in the maintenance of a park. Directs maintenance activities such as litter removal, parking lot cleanup, trimming of trees and shrubs, edging, mowing, watering, fertilization, non-selective weed control and ball field maintenance. Directs and coordinates a diversified program of aquatic events and activities of a swimming pool facility. Assists subordinates in program administration of a small facility. Offers advice and assistance on unusual or difficult problems. Directs safety and energy conservation programs. Meets with prearranged groups and individuals in order to define specific needs and interests needed for the program. Discusses with supervisors to plan overall city programs and maintains maximum participation. Schedules diversified recreation activities. Reviews and issues park permits for use when assigned to the Permit Office. Rearranges work schedules in the event of postponement or cancellation. Prepares reports on facility operation, maintenance and participation. Makes recommendations concerning program application and possible improvement. Prepares budget estimates. Requisitions equipment, materials and supplies and maintains inventory. Makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, and promotion of subordinates.; Authorizes leave and overtime. Evaluates and rates employee performance. Performs related work as required. A minimum of 60 college credits and four (4) years experience supervising and coordinating recreational or educational programs in a supervisory capacity. OR Equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of the required experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

A Valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however prior to appointment a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) must be presented to the Department of Human Resources and must be maintained valid throughout employment.

SPECIAL NOTE

Employees in this classification will be required to work various shifts, to include nights, holidays and weekends.

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Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must upload and submit attached copies of the following documents with the employment application. Please be sure to attach all required documents to your employment application each time you apply. Uploaded documents remain in your online profile but they will not attach automatically and you will be deemed ineligible without the proper documentation.

ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF

1. Proof of education in the form of 60 credits . Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency•. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts must be submitted. If submitting transcripts, submitted transcripts must include the following: student's name, school name, number of credits, degree completion, and major. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts. To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: High School Diploma or its equivalent or a n Associate's degree or higher. •

Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies :

Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by: An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR A recognized Professional Organization For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the Florida Department of Education 2. Copy of valid Driver's License from any state (Equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized upon application, however, a State of Florida Driver's License (Class E or higher) is required at time of appointment and must be maintained valid throughout employment. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified. Applicants, including City of Miami employees, must completely detail their work experience on the employment application or risk being disqualified. Resumes are not required and will not be reviewed in place of the employment application. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their online profile with personal data, work experience, education, and certifications, when submitting application(s), failure to do so may result in disqualification. Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.

Veterans Preference:

Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.

FDVA Certification Forms:

Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference. Form VP1:

VETERANS' PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE

Form VP2:

CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION FORM VP3

UNREMARRIED WIDOW or

WIDOWER CERTIFICATE

Selection Preference for

City Residents:

In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview: A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D. C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission D. Properly executed valid lease agreement E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission City of Miami residents are granted selection preference over non-City of Miami residents within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process.

Selection Preference:

Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: 1) preference eligible veterans, 2) active City of Miami employees, 3) City of Miami residents, 4) all others. OPEN/NON-COMPETITIVE