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Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Job description:

The Park Manager is responsible for overseeing the operational, administrative, and on-site functions of the Onion Creek Metro Park District (OCMPD). This includes managing the maintenance and development of park assets, coordinating with contractors, ensuring compliance with safety and budget standards, and facilitating public engagement. The Park Manager plays a critical role in maintaining and improving approximately 90 acres of parkland and related facilities, ensuring high-quality service delivery and managing the daily needs of the park district. The role requires strong organizational, communication, and management skills, with a deep understanding of park operations and facility maintenance.

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Administrative Responsibilities:

  • Board Reporting and Proposals: Prepare monthly reports for the OCMPD Board, summarizing park activities, expenditures, and project progress.
  • Budget Management: Work with the bookkeeper and developer to propose an annual budget for the District, ensuring monthly expenditures do not exceed $8,400. Prioritize incidental costs and propose task orders for Board approval as needed.
  • Service Provider Management: Hold service provider to contract obligations and work closely with them to discuss timing and execution of work. Obtain, review, and evaluate proposals from service providers for various projects, repairs, or services, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely execution.
  • Construction Plan Review: Read and understand civil and landscape architecture construction plans to effectively communicate with service providers and better understand the park improvements.
  • Public Relations: Professionally address resident complaints or concerns by working with subcontractors or maintenance technicians to resolve issues promptly.
  • Planning and Organization: Develop work plans and organize tasks for OCMPD operations to ensure efficient management of park resources and activities.
  • Record-Keeping & Data Management: Maintain email and Dropbox organization, manage key databases, and identify additional databases (e.g., GIS) that could improve District operations.
  • Policy & Research: Conduct research on local rules and regulations (e.g., City of Austin rules) to ensure compliance and inform park operations.
  • O&M Manual: Make specific changes to the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manual based on experience within the project and calibrating for the specific needs of the District.

On-Site Responsibilities:

  • Contractor Coordination: Lead weekly meetings with the landscape contractor (Urban Dirt) to ensure timely and quality work. Manage relationships with additional contractors as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance