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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAssistant Superintendent of ParksUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Assistant Superintendent of Parks Department: Parks & Recreation Division: Parks & Forestry Supervisor: Superintendent of Parks & Forestry FLSA: Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 27 Job Number: 2724 Job Summary Assists with organizing, directing, and supervising the operational, financial and personnel activities involved in the maintenance and development of City parks, open space, natural areas, forestry/horticultural services and other related Parks and Recreation areas and facilities. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Assists in estimating and coordinating labor, equipment and materials for the Parks, Forestry, Horticulture, Athletic Facilities and Natural Areas operations. • Maintains work records of activities for Parks, Forestry, Horticulture, Athletic Facilities and Natural Areas operations. • Plans, assigns and reviews the work of staff in the construction and maintenance of Parks, Forestry, Horticulture, Athletic Facilities and Natural Areas operations. • Monitors equipment conditions and coordinates repair activities. • Assists in the development of budget requests and division goals and monitors budget expenditures. • Reviews and approves staff time entry in time and attendance system. • Listens and responds to complaints, suggestions and ideas from the general public regarding division activities. • Monitors completion of job assignments to ensure compliance with standards and instructions and revises instructions and time frames as necessary. • Performs division safety checklist for each member and completes incident reports for on-the-job incidents/injuries. • Participates in planning of new park facilities, including plans related to design layout and equipment. • Assists with oversight and scheduling of various contracts and contracted work within the division and serves as department liaison to assigned construction projects. • Assists with overseeing inter-division/department coordination. • Compiles and monitors on-going safety related agenda and issues for monthly meetings as well as required certifications and compliance to OSHA regulations. • Serves as acting Parks Superintendent when assigned. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or five years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in park maintenance. • Valid State of Iowa driver's license with satisfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and two years of related experience; or six years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Certified Parks and Recreation Professional. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to make analytical decisions based on department policy statements. • Ability to read and understand technical materials, reports and journals and governmental regulations. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. • Knowledge of park and community resources and the administration of principles, techniques, and methods of providing park facilities. • Skill in planning, implementation, and technical knowledge of park management and maintaining positive public relations. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook). Supervision Involves leadership role such as regularly guiding, training, and providing direction to permanent staff in completing daily tasks and assignments. May perform additional supervisory Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) duties at the direction of the Department or Division Head to include disciplinary action, assisting with hiring or firing, and writing or delivering performance reviews. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 10 pounds, occasionally will lift and/or move 25 pounds, and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves some exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) Reviewed/Approved by: Juli Seydell Johnson, Parks & Recreation Director (4/2024) I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________