Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Two (2) years of undergraduate coursework from an accredited college or university (equivalent to 60 semester units or 90 quarter units) AND four (4) years increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and operations of a park or administering recreation programs, including two (2) years in a lead capacity. Acceptable Substitution: Additional related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. A Bachelor's Degree may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience. There is no substitution for the lead experience. Required Licensing: As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class B driver's license with applicable endorsements may be required in the performance of job duties. Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application. Per the City’s COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the City requires all new hires to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment absent an approved medical or religious exemption. Fully vaccinated means a person has received the following: Two doses of the monovalent Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine; or • Two doses of the monovalent Moderna COVID-19 vaccine; or • Two doses of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine; or • One dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine; or • One dose of the bivalent Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine; or • One dose of the bivalent Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Competencies The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include: Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations. · Knowledge of safety rules in using herbicides, insecticides, and other chemicals. · Knowledge of conservation principles. · For the LCASP & Arcadia position: knowledge and experience in team sport and recreation programming. · For the Emma Prusch Farm Park/ Nature Based Programming position: bilingual in Spanish or Vietnamese is preferred. · For the Emma Prusch Farm Park/ Nature Based Programming position: knowledge and experience with farm animal husbandry. · Knowledge of the general principles and practices of park operations. · Knowledge of techniques and procedures of regulation, rules, and park laws enforcement. · Ability to schedule and arrange for security coverage of parks, facilities and park area. · Ability to deal with the public in an effective manner. · Ability to compile records and prepare reports. · Ability to coordinate staff effectively in emergency situations. · Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision. · Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. · Ability to provide a variety of recreation programs. · Knowledge of the principles and practices of public relations. · Knowledge of revenue accounting proceeding. · Knowledge of budget preparation methods and techniques. · Ability to study policy and make recommendations for change. · Ability to study organization and make recommendations for improvements. · Knowledge of contract elements, negotiation and administration. · Knowledge of planning and coordinating services for a variety of trade, business, educational, non-profit, theatrical, entertainment, industrial events and programs · Knowledge of current crowd and public facility management. · Knowledge of computer software including Windows, Outlook, Excel and Power Point. Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts. Collaboration: Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities. Customer Service: Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor. Fiscal Management: Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements. Leadership: Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction. Planning: Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives. Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome. Project Management: Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives. Supervision: Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness. Selection Process The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process may consist of one or more interviews. You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces for each text response. 1. Briefly describe your experience with supervising a team that has implemented a wide array of recreation programming. Please Include specific examples, the scope of the programs and facilities managed. 2. Provide an example of a project or assignment you were responsible for that required collaboration with various department staff, external stakeholders, and/or the community to meet a common goal. Specify what your role was, how you developed and maintained effective working relationships, and what was the outcome of the collaboration. 3. Please describe your experience with managing budgets. List the type of budgets, amounts and tracking tools utilized. 4. Please describe you experience with managing or facilitating a Park or facility repair or capital project. Provide an example, what your role was and detail the steps you took to budget, plan and organize a successful project. Your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration if you do not complete all job-specific questions. Additional Information If you have questions regarding the duties of this position, selection or hiring process, please contact PRNS Employee Services Analyst, Jaine Davies at jaine.davies@sanjoseca.gov. For more information, see Benefits page For more information, see Department page For more information, California Equal Pay Act page The application deadline is 11:59 PM on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. If you do not receive the confirmation, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. Please contact Human Resources at (408) 535-1285 or via email at Human.Resources@sanjoseca.gov if you have any questions. Job: Parks Maintenance & Related Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Standard Job Posting: Aug 30, 2023, 1:07:24 PM Minimum Salary: 97,690.32 Maximum Salary:: 119,093.52 Bargaining Unit 1: Association of Maintenance Supervisory Personnel |