Parks Superintendent

Salary: $81,120.00 - $121,721.60 Annually
Location : Buckeye, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular
Job Number: 01638
Department: Community Services
Division: Community Services - Parks
Opening Date: 03/06/2025
Closing Date: 3/20/2025 11:59 PM Mountain

Position Scope
Embrace the New - Do Right - Lend a Hand - Find a Way - Enjoy our Work - Celebrate Uniqueness
GENERAL PURPOSE: Under limited supervision, supervise Parks staff and operations of a wide range of programs, facilities, events and related services.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
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, cemeteries, or trails maintenance or related field including four (4) years in a supervisory role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Two or more of the following certifications required:

• Safety Perceptions and Practices in Municipal Parks and Open Spaces
• Best Management Practices for Athletic Field Safety
• Introduction to Park and Open Space Maintenance Planning
• Sustainable Stream Management in Public Parks
• General Business

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:

• Develop and implement a park inspection and maintenance schedule
• Create a staff training plan focused on operations, customer service, and emergency response
• Review all current park programs, amenities, and vendor contracts, and provide improvement recommendations

Additional Information
Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License with a clean driving record
Days of Week Worked: Monday-Friday
Work Hours: Will vary based on dept. needs

Physical Demands / Work Environment: Standard office environment and outdoors

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:
City benefit plans are subject to change at any time.