Parks Facilities - Field Supervisor - City of Bellingham

Parks Facilities - Field Supervisor Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cobwa/jobs/newprint/4683871) Apply ? Parks Facilities - Field Supervisor Salary $89,952.00 - $108,996.00 Annually Location City of Bellingham, WA Job Type Full Time Job Number 24-Parks Fac. - Field Sup Department Parks and Recreation Division Park Operations Opening Date 10/11/2024 Closing Date 11/1/2024 4:30 PM Pacific FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit 231 + Description + Benefits + Questions Nature of Work Are you interested in honing your skills as a Field Supervisor and have a background in Facilities Maintenance or Park Operations? The City of Bellingham has an impressive portfolio of community parks, neighborhood parks, and special use sites and we need your expertise. Join the Parks and Recreation (https://cob.org/gov/dept/parks) department today! This position combines supervisory and technical knowledge with the implementation of the maintenance, repair, and operation of park facilities supporting a wide variety of uses and functions. Facilities include sports courts, playgrounds, shelters, pavilions, community buildings, water features, restrooms, and hardscapes. Plans, schedules, assigns and supervises the work of the Parks Facilities team; evaluates quality and quantity of work, and conducts annual performance appraisals. Develops and provides training for operational programs and ensures staff meet standards and service levels. Develops, recommends, and implements short and long-range facilities maintenance projects or objectives and evaluates effectiveness. Works closely with Parks Facilities Manager and Parks Facilities Specialists in service of Departmental goals. SALARY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION: The current full salary range for this position is $7,496/month - $9,083/month. Research has demonstrated that salary negotiation can further inequality due to bias across gender and race. To prevent negotiation bias, the City places new employees within the published salary range based on qualifications and professional experience as listed on the application material, in accordance with City policy. This is in line with the City's commitment to accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates who exceed the minimum experience requirements shall be given credit for advanced step placement at the rate of one additional pay step for each two full years of directly related or equivalent professional experience beyond the minimum requirements. Candidates who meet minimum qualifications or have experience that is not directly related or in a lower-level position will be placed at step one in the salary range. For positions that require a bachelor's degree, one additional step may be granted for applicants with a master's degree in a related field when the master's degree is not required to meet minimum qualifications. The City's HR Department regularly evaluates minimum qualifications to provide equitable employment opportunities. For internal candidates, placement within the range is based on City Pay Placement Procedures. This position is represented by a union. Employees receive step increases annually in accordance with the Teamsters (Supervisory and Professional Unit) Collective Bargaining Agreement (https://cob.org/about/employment/labor-agreements-pay-schedule) and City policy. City of Bellingham employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as life insurance and long-term disability. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, a medical insurance opt-out program, and access to our employee assistance program. All eligible City employees are enrolled in a Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (https://www.drs.wa.gov/) pension plan. Additionally, employees may elect to participate in the City's 457 deferred compensation retirement savings plan. Employees will receive 12 paid holidays in addition to one paid floating holiday each year. At the time of hire, employees will accrue 8 hours of sick leave and 10 hours of vacation per month. Vacation accruals increase based on years of service. Leave accruals are based on 1.0 FTE, accruals are pro-rated if part-time and require employees to be in paid status at least 120 hours/month. For additional information regarding benefits and compensation Information please visit the following: + Labor Agreements, Pay Schedules and E-Team Employee Handbook - City of Bellingham (cob.org) (https://cob.org/about/employment/labor-agreements-pay-schedule) + Employment Benefits - City of Bellingham (cob.org) Closing Date/Time: Fri. 11/1/24 4:30 PM Pacific Time ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: + Supervises and coordinates the Facilities maintenance program area within the Park Operations Division. Develops, plans, schedules, coordinates, monitors and recommends a wide variety of maintenance tasks. Effectively utilizes maintenance management software to conduct work planning, schedule work activity, manage assets, track service requests/work orders and projects and maintain and maximize efficiency of program area. Refers major or controversial requests to Parks Facilities Manager for review. Works with other divisions, departments, and agencies to facilitate and coordinate services, as appropriate. Maintains Safety Data Sheets for work group. + Supervises the work of assigned Park Technicians, Park Specialists and seasonal staff. Hires, trains, assigns works, develops performance standards and monitors performance. Conducts pre-disciplinary investigations; recommends and delivers corrective action as appropriate. Reviews and approves employee timesheets and oversees scheduling. Responsible for training, motivating, and supervising the work team and establishing a system of effective communication and cooperation. Trains and orients employees on general facilities maintenance techniques and methods, work assignments, equipment operation, policies, best practices and procedures. Responsible for safety training and monitors compliance of employees with safety rules. + Develops, recommends, and implements program goals and objectives, subject to management approval. Evaluates, recommends and implements appropriate techniques and technology to increase effectiveness and efficiency of cleaning and maintenance operations. Develops and recommends policies and procedures for program areas. + Performs scheduled and unscheduled inspections of all facilities including playgrounds, community buildings, picnic shelters, pavilions, kitchens, restrooms, sidewalks, parking areas and sports courts for proper maintenance, preparation, and cleanliness. Completes necessary documentation for playground inspections, maintains use records, and records and reports facility rental statistics to Parks Facilities Manager. Monitors and reviews status of building systems such as HVAC, security, plumbing, and related equipment; triages issues for appropriate action. + Troubleshoots a variety of operational and reservation or user group problems, such as scheduling conflicts, utility failures, and other facility maintenance issues; resolves these within scope of authority or coordinates with appropriate entities. Keeps Parks Facilities Manager apprised of critical issues. + Oversees ordering, inventory, maintenance and allocation of program supplies, vehicles and equipment. Coordinates with Park Specialists and other Division Supervisors to resolve conflicts involving scheduling, use, condition and availability of equipment. Obtains quotes and coordinates and schedules equipment maintenance. + Provides input on program area budget and provides recommendations for management review. Implements and monitors approved budget. Submits reports to manager and outside advisory boards. + Works with other City staff, departments, and outside agencies to comply with all applicable local, state and federal regulations, policies, guidelines, reporting requirements. + Assists Facilities Manager with managing contracts for replacement, repair or renewal of Parks assets; coordinates with outside contractors. + Investigates and responds to community members' complaints, information requests and issues in a courteous and prompt manner. + Conducts, attends, and participates in a variety of team or departmental meetings. + Assists Parks Facilities Manager with maintaining access control systems, including ensuring adequate supply of keys; assisting with key cutting and building lock cores (pinning); and, granting and revoking electronic access. Issues keys to authorized personnel using Park Operations key log. Ensures the security of materials and equipment related to lock and key making. Recommends changes to keying of Parks facilities to Parks Facilities Manager. ADDITIONAL WORK PERFORMED: + Acts as resource to management and employees regarding assigned program area. Keeps current in new developments in the parks and recreation field through professional memberships, attending conferences and networking with professionals. + May occasionally perform physical activities such as moving, lifting, pushing, and carrying equipment, tools or supplies for programs or activities as needed. + Serves as back up for other Park Operations staff, as assigned. + May be delegated parking enforcement responsibilities within Parks properties including issuing and tracking parking notices and coordinating with towing firms as needed to impound vehicles in accordance with BMC. + Performs other related work of a similar nature and level. Completes special projects or analysis as requested. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office setting and out-of-doors including exposure to noise, fumes, construction environment and traffic hazards. This position has frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Possibility of exposure to hostile and offensive language from the public. Employees are required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow standard safety practices. May experience frequent interruptions. Physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job, including: + Frequently operate a computer and other office machinery such as a keyboard, mouse, phone, and copy machine; + Frequently communicate accurate information and ideas with others; + Operate a motor vehicle; + Stand or sit for long periods of time; + Move between work sites, including over irregular terrain; + Occasionally move irregular objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Experience and Training + High school diploma or equivalent. + Four (4) years of experience in facilities maintenance, park management, or closely related field. + Two years supervisory or lead experience required. + College or vocational coursework in facilities management or related field preferred. + Experience with maintenance management software preferred. + Training and experience in facilities maintenance management preferred (IFMA Facilities Maintenance Professional or equivalent). + An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the job will be considered. Necessary Special Requirements + Valid Washington State driver's license and good driving record. Applicant must submit a three- year driving record prior to hire. + Employment contingent upon passing a criminal convictions check, child and adult abuse records check, and local background check (see Fair Hiring Practices below). + Willingness to work weekends and attend evening or daytime meetings, training, and other functions. + Ability to secure and maintain a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification within 12 months of hire. + Ability to secure and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR certification within 12 months of hire. + Must secure Verbal Judo de-escalation certification within 12 months of hire. + Must attend and complete Pacific Northwest Resource Management school years 1 and 2 or equivalent certification approved by the Department within 4 years of hire. Selection Process As part of the application process, a cover letter is required. Within the cover letter, please answer the following questions: + Please indicate why you are interested in this position, and why this position is the next right step for you in your career. + Provide a brief summary of your education, experience and qualifications for this position. Please ensure your application is complete and all required information has been provided. Standard completeness means all application fields (contact information, personal information, education, work experience, references, and required supplemental questions). Provide as much detail as you believe will fully describe your experience and training. Interviews for the most qualified candidates are tentatively scheduled for November 22, 2024. Invitations to participate in the Interview process will be sent via e-mail on or around November 13, 2024. Please Note: Candidates will receive updates regarding application status via email. Please be sure to check your email frequently, including your spam folders for messages filtered by your email providers. Equal Opportunity: Our environment is characterized by respect for cultural backgrounds, belief systems, and ethnic diversity. The City of Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its work force. We do not make decisions on the basis of an individual's race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, age (40+), disability, retaliation, sexual orientation or gender identity, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. All are encouraged to apply for employment. Fair Hiring Practices + The City provides individuals who have been arrested or convicted of a criminal offense an equal and fair opportunity to obtain employment. + The City will not inquire about an applicant's criminal history until after a conditional job offer has been made. + The City will disregard the prior arrest and conviction record of an otherwise qualified individual unless the offense is directly related to the job position for which the individual has applied. + The City will notify an otherwise qualified applicant about a potentially disqualifying conviction and give the applicant an opportunity to submit information regarding the accuracy of the criminal records as well as evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation, as appropriate. There are many good reasons for working at the City of Bellingham. The work is rewarding and you have an opportunity to serve your community. Another good reason is the great benefits that the City offers its employees. See our benefits section (https://www.cob.org/employment/pages/benefits.aspx) for additional information. This position is represented by the Teamsters 231 bargaining unit. Specific benefit information including Holidays, Vacation Accruals, Health, Dental and Vision Plans with cost sharing and Deferred Compensation Match can be found in the Teamsters 231 labor agreement (https://www.cob.org/employment/Pages/labor-agreements-pay-schedule.aspx) . This position is covered by the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems PERS plan. PERS requires mandatory employee and City contributions. Please visit the DRS website (http://www.drs.wa.gov/) for more information on PERS. 01 As part of your application, a cover letter is required addressing these questions. -Why you are interested in this position, and why this position is the next right step for you in your career? -Provide a brief summary of your education, experience and qualifications for this position. Have you attached the required cover letter? + Yes, I have attached the required cover letter. + No, I have not attached the required cover letter and I understand that my application will be marked incomplete. 02 Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? + Yes + No 03 Do you have four (4) years of experience in facilities maintenance, park management, or closely related field? + Yes + No 04 Do you have two years supervisory or lead experience? + Yes + No 05 If you answered NO to any of the above questions (#2, #3, and/or #4), do you have an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the job? Please explain in detail. 06 Do you have or are you willing to obtain a Washington State drivers license and provide a 3-year driving history prior to hire? + Yes + No 07 Are you willing to work weekends and attend evening or daytime meetings, training, and other functions? + Yes + No 08 Do you have the ability to secure and maintain a Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) certification within 12 months of hire? + Yes + No 09 Do you have the ability to secure and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR certification within 12 months of hire? + Yes + No 10 Are you willing to secure Verbal Judo de-escalation certification within 12 months of hire? + Yes + No 11 The following requirements are preferred. Please select all that apply to your qualifications. If you do not have any, this will not disqualify you. + I have college or vocational coursework in facilities management or related field. + I have experience with maintenance management software. + I have training and experience in facilities maintenance management (IFMA Facilities Maintenance Professional or equivalent). + I do not have any of the above preferred qualifications. 12 Are you able to attend and complete Pacific Northwest Resource Management school years 1 and 2 or equivalent certification approved by the Department within 4 years of hire? + Yes + No 13 Teamwork and collaboration within the Department are important to this position. This position will require you to use your interpersonal communication skills to lead a crew of permanent and seasonal employees. Describe how you have worked effectively as part of a team and one specific example on how you contributed to a work culture change or team success at achieving a challenging goal. 14 Describe how you have delegated the work of others in the service of an organization's goals and objectives. Required Question Agency City of Bellingham Address 104 West Magnolia Street Bellingham, Washington, 98225 Phone 360-778-8228 Website http://www.cob.org/employment Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email