NEW Regional Park Manager II
Salary
Starting $64,428.00 annually
Job Region
Pacific
Department/Division
Park Maintenance and Recreation Services
Organization
City and County of Honolulu
City
Oahu
State
Hawaii
Job Requirements
At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for restricted employment.
Education Requirement: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, hospitality management, horticulture, agronomy, botany, landscape architecture, or related field.Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.
For example:
1. Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
2. Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level) as a Groundskeeping Supervisor, Park Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Park Grounds Maintenance Superintendent, or similar area may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
The education requirement must be met at the time of application. Education obtained outside of the United States must be comparable to a degree earned at an accredited college/university in the United States. In order to receive credit for the education, proper documentation, e.g., a foreign credential evaluation (FCE), must be provided. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
Verification Requirement:
In order to be given credit for your education, clearly list your education credentials on your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to satisfy this education qualification requirement. If available, please attach an electronic copy of your diploma and/or official transcript which shows the embossed seal or applicable FCE to your application. Or mail a photocopy of your documents to the following address: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Copies will not be returned. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted. All information on your documentation must be legible and complete in order to be given credit.
If you do not have your documentation to verify your education at this time, please note that if selected for the job, you will need to furnish verification documents in order to move forward in the hiring process.
Experience Requirement:
Four (4) years of experience in managing the overall operation of a major park (e.g., district park), group of parks (e.g., recreation complex) or similar facility, which demonstrated knowledge of facility usage and coordination; and/or administrative experience in managing the maintenance and beautification of a major park or similar facility, which demonstrated technical competence in soil and turf management and landscaping.
Applicable Skills:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of business management, public relations, and supervision.
- Knowledge of and ability to do budget preparation, basic accounting and record-keeping.
- Ability to plan, direct and supervise the work of subordinate staff.
- Ability to develop policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
- Ability to plan the development and growth of a regional park.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with staff, representatives of other departments, community groups, and the general public.
- Ability to deal effectively with employees, volunteers, and the public.
Job Description
Join the Department of Parks and Recreation as our next Regional Park Manager II! This full-time position follows a regular Monday through Friday schedule, from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Under the general direction of the Parks and Recreation District Manager II, you’ll take the lead in managing and maintaining the vibrant Ala Moana Regional Park and surrounding areas. From overseeing park grounds, facilities, and equipment to driving exciting recreation and leisure programs, you’ll be the hands-on leader shaping unforgettable outdoor experiences and planning impactful park improvements. If you’re passionate about community, nature, and leadership, this is your chance to make a real difference!
What You’ll Do:
- Plan and organize the parks and recreation operations and maintenance functions in a geographic area through subordinate personnel.
- Direct, conduct in-person, on-site visits and coordinates the management, operation, control and maintenance of all parks and recreation areas in the section.
- Oversee the coordination with various agencies and City personnel (Department of Design and Construction, Managing Director’s Office, Department of Enterprise Services, Department of Facility Maintenance, Department of Environmental Services, Maintenance Support Services Section, Division of Urban Forestry, etc.) to plan and coordinate programs, activities and functions.
- Direct and coordinate, through subordinate staff, the operations of recreational and educational programs and services within the area.
- Enforce the State’s park rule enforcement and natural resource protection laws, rules and regulations to ensure the protection, conservation and utilization of fish and wildlife resources.
Special Work Requirements:
- Will be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Will serve as a Disaster Response worker during declared emergencies.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today! If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for further consideration for the current vacancy, as well as future vacancies with this job title. Take the first step toward an exciting career with us!
Job type
Full-Time
Degree Desired
Bachelor's
Apply By Date
Continuous
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