Work where you play!
Join our team at Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.

Who We Are
Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Tacoma Parks’ mission is to create healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow. The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70+ parks, 80+ miles of trails, 1,000+ acres of urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more. Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals: innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun.

Why You’ll Love it Here
Come work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Parks Tacoma are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team. You’ll receive a competitive wage, along with an attractive benefits package, including medical, dental, retirement, vacation, holidays, and much more. On top of that, you’ll wake each day knowing that you’re helping make Tacoma a great place to call home.

Position Information
Develop, administer and supervise the management of a Park division, plan and organize the work of landscape, asset and facility management. Manage landscapes and assets, business operations and resource management plans. Monitor and assist in development of budgets and work plans, supervise, train and evaluate personnel. Prepare reports and supervise critical area monitoring activities.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.

• Administer, plan, organize, coordinate and supervise daily district operations involving the landscapes, assets and environmental stewardship activities of Parks. Provide recommendations and advice.
• Work collaboratively with regulatory officials to develop land management plans for assigned areas throughout the District. Utilizing assigned resources and volunteers, implement approved plans in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Work cooperatively with internal and external partners to ensure efficient operations.
• Activate and oversee special project crews as directed, plan and coordinate work plan for contracted crews.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff, represented and non-represented, through effective utilization of the Employee Performance Evaluation Program; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; plan, coordinate and arrange for appropriate employee training programs to provide for opportunity for advancement and to acquire necessary skills.
• Develop and monitor budget expenditures, revisions, spending plans and revenues for assigned areas. Prepare reports and perform analysis to identify efficiencies and adhere to best management practices.
• On occasion, act as a project manager where duties include contract compliance, billing and site inspections.
• Participate in review and comment on capital project plans, including participation in weekly CPG meetings. Participate in other district teams as assigned.
• Provide planning, leadership, and direction in the development and implementation of short and long range plans, goals, and objectives for the District sustainability and equity initiatives.
• Operate a motorized vehicle to travel to multiple locations to carry out essential duties. Adhere to all driving laws and safety rules.
• Other duties as assigned.

OCCASIONAL DUTIES:

• Periodically act as Manager On Call by fielding complaints and problems from the public and assigning appropriate District resources to solve problems.

• At least four years of related maintenance and/or facility operations, with at least two years of supervisory experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Environmental Science, Forestry or related field required. Four additional years of related experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include weekends and holidays as needed.

HOURS:
This position is anticipated to work as early at 6 a.m. to provide supervision for the team

ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
Extensive contact with the public.
Outdoor work in adverse weather

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Sight to read and develop written and visual materials; monitor personnel and assigned operations and activities.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and standard office equipment.
Walking and climbing to inspect and direct work and assist with setting up events
Walking over rough or uneven surfaces during field work
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

HAZARDS:
Exposure to adverse weather conditions
Exposure to areas where chemicals and pesticides are used
Possible contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals

Knowledge

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations related to assigned area
• Recordkeeping, data collection/analysis, data entry, and reporting requirements in a public agency environment
• Office procedures, methods, and computer equipment relevant to assigned duties
• Customer service principles and techniques in a public setting
• Principles of program coordination, logistics, and project tracking
• Purchasing procedures
• Public communication and outreach methods
• Records management, confidentiality, and data privacy standards
• Principles and practices of supervision, leadership, and staff development
• Labor laws, workplace policies, and performance management processes
• Operational procedures within the assigned department or division
• Budget preparation, resource allocation, and cost control
• Methods of evaluating program effectiveness and compliance

Skills

• Collecting, organizing, and verifying data accurately
• Performing analytical and technical tasks with accuracy
• Using software applications for data management and reporting (e.g., Excel, database systems)
• Communicating clearly and effectively with assigned staff, coworkers, and the public
• Following established procedures
• Coordinating activities among departments or external partners
• Managing project timelines and deliverables
• Drafting correspondence, summaries, and communications materials
• Using judgment in identifying and resolving complex issues
• Analyzing organizational issues and implementing solutions
• Presenting information to governing bodies, boards, or community groups
• Leading and motivating staff to achieve goals and service standards
• Assigning, reviewing, and evaluating work performance
• Resolving conflicts and promoting a positive team environment
• Preparing reports, policies, and procedures for management review
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and internal controls

Abilities

• Learn and apply agency policies and procedures
• Interpret and follow verbal and written instructions
• Work independently within established guidelines
• Organize and prioritize work assignments
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Communicate effectively with diverse groups and audiences
• Manage team goals and support higher-level staff
• Adapt to changing work assignments or priorities
• Exercise sound judgment in decision-making
• Simultaneously manage multiple operations, projects, priorities, and meet strict deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
• Collaborate across teams and departments
• Identify and recommend process improvements
• Provide clear direction and constructive feedback
• Foster collaboration and accountability within teams
• Represent the department effectively to internal and external audiences
• Learn agency safety procedures and follow safety plans
• Identify workplace hazards, mitigate risks, and maintain a safe work environment within teams

PARKS TACOMA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, disability or any other merit factor. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

Parks Tacoma employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services,

Parks Tacoma is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at hr@parkstacoma.gov.

Employment is subject to a national background check.

This position is an at-will position with no written or implied contractual agreement.