Parks Operations Superintendent

Position Scope

Our Vision: We aspire to be the community of limitless possibilities.

Our Mission is to provide exceptional services for a safe, thriving community, while honoring our history and innovating for the future.

Embrace the New - Do Right - Lend a Hand - Find a Way - Enjoy our Work - Celebrate Uniqueness

Our Benefits
The City of Buckeye provides an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees. This includes health, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, as well as wellness incentives. Coverage begins the first day of the month following the start of your employment.

Vacation & Sick Leave

At the City of Buckeye, we understand the vital role that vacation time plays in supporting the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of our employees. Vacation and sick leave accruals begin on the first day of employment and may be used upon accrual. Additionally, employees receive credit towards vacation leave accruals for years of service with other public sector retirement systems nationwide (not including Federal service).

Holidays

The City of Buckeye observes eleven holidays per year: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

Retirement
This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and the current contribution rate is 12.27%, per fiscal year.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE: Under limited supervision, supervise Parks staff and operations of a wide range of programs, facilities, events and related services.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Administer, plan, implement, and evaluate a wide range of programs, facilities, events and related services for the citizens of Buckeye
• Plan, supervise and direct the daily activities of Parks staff; screen and assign workload; plan, prioritize and assign tasks and projects; train and coach staff; monitor work, develop staff skills, and evaluate performance
• Identify and implement recommendations for future programs and events
• Coordinate amenities and vendors; manage contracts, vendor responsibilities and deliverables
• Assist Manager with implementation, evaluation, interpretation and compliance of projects, policies, and procedures
• Prepare, administer and monitor the annual budget, revenues and expenditures for a wide variety of programs, facilities, events and related services; present to management staff
• Forecast program revenues and expenditures; authorize payments and monitor expenditures for recommended adjustments
• Prepare statistical reports
• Review contracts for service
• Prepare presentations for related boards, commissions, state associations, and stakeholders
• Supervise the maintenance of a wide range of City and shared facilities
• Implement City Council approved policies
• Provide staff assistance and advice to Council-appointed boards
• Develop and manage an evaluation process for best practices
• Manage customer service for the department focusing on enhanced levels of service
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Minimum Qualifications & Position Requirements

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience in parks, rights of way maintenance, or related field including four (4) years in a supervisory role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred: Class A CDL; OPM Certification

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of:

• City organization, goals, policies and procedures
• Principles and practices of administrative management, including personnel rules, cost accounting, budgeting, strategic planning and effective employee supervision and training
• Program planning and management principles
• Principles of record keeping and records management

Skill in:

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with employees, officials, representatives from public and private agencies, and the general public
• Managing, coordinating staff, and delegating tasks and authority
• Assessing community needs and developing solutions
• Effective oral and written communication
• Developing and implementing procedures for cost effective management of allocated resources
• Working under pressure of deadlines
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands
• Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software

Ability to:

• Understand, interpret and apply relevant federal, state, and City rules and regulations
• Handle and resolve complex or sensitive customer issues
• Maintain relationships with city divisions / departments, park users and community partners
• Create positive customer service experiences for a wide variety of customers
• Effectively manage time
• Research trends
• rovide leadership to resolve issues
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Work under pressure of deadlines
• Establish and maintain positive, effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of work

12-month Goals:

• Engage in frontline staff and park users for feedback on daily operations.
• Become familiar with and review playground inspection and maintenance program, present recommended adjustments.
• Become division point of contact for minimum one (1) special event.

Additional Information

Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Arizona Driver's License

Physical Demands / Work Environment: Standard office environment and outdoors.
Days of Week Worked: Tuesday-Friday, weekends and holidays maybe required.
Work Hours: Will vary based on department needs

Reports To: Parks Manager

Supervision Exercised: City employees, interns and volunteers.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employee Benefits & Wellness

The City offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time classified and management employees. Part-time classified employees may be eligible for select benefits where defined.

For complete Benefit Plan & Wellness Information, please visit the City website at:
Benefits & Wellness

City benefit plans are subject to change at any time.

Closing Date/Time: 5/23/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

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• City of Buckeye, AZ

• 623-349-6000

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