PARK FACILITIES SUPERVISOR 4240

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for maintaining a special park facility of unique responsibilities. The incumbent is also responsible for all the recreational facilities, auxiliary units and ground equipment within the particular parkland. Supervision is exercised over a substantial number of subordinate employees in the maintenance and operation of the facility. Work is reviewed by administrative superiors through periodic conferences, written reports and inspection of the facilities.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Marina:

Maintains marina docks in good repair and makes routine checks on docking area with respect to the observance of safety precautions, dumping of refuse improperly and obstacles to the docks;

Supervises the maintenance and repair of all park facilities such as utility buildings, rest rooms, locker rooms, and showers;

Maintains refuse dumping station in working order and instructs boat owners in its use; inspects boats for proper disposal of waste material to protect against pollution;

Installs and maintains bubble systems in marina to protect facilities;

Checks boats at marina berths to ensure proper mooring and lines;

May maintain and repair swimming pool; treats pool water with prescribed chemicals.

Campsite

Supervises campground;

Oversees assignment of individual campsites, group camping areas and youth group camping facilities;

May be responsible for collection and deposit of funds related to campsites.

Trap and Skeet Area:

Maintains and oversees the daily operation of trap and skeet shooting facilities;

Supervises the maintenance and repair of all the park facilities within the trap and skeet area;

Maintains an adequate amount of targets and shells, oversees the placing and storage of same;

Organizes trap and skeet shoots for individuals and clubs;

Oversees the placing and selling of gun pro shop equipment;

Ovesees the buying and distribution of trophies.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Marina:

Thorough knowledge of marina facilities and the practices and techniques necessary for their operation and maintenance; thorough knowledge of the State and local laws and regulations governing the proper disposal of waste in marine areas; good knowledge of swimming pool facilities and the methods of treatment used to maintain them in a sanitary condition.

Campsite:

Thorough knowledge of camp facilities; good knowledge to organize and maintain a campsite; arithmetic computation ability necessary to collect and account for camping fees.

Trap and Skeet Area:

Thorough knowledge of trap and skeet shooting facilities; thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures necessary for the operation of a trap and skeet shooting facility; good knowledge to organize and maintain a trap and skeet shooting equipment shop.

Applicable to Marina, Campsite, and Trap and Skeet Area:

Good knowledge of the practices and techniques of maintaining and repairing buildings and grounds; ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinate maintenance staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to enforce regulations with firmness, tact, impartiality and to deal courteously with the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a standard high school and five years of:

Marina:

Experience in the performance or direction of a variety of marina operations and maintenance activities; or,

Campsite:

Experience in the performance or direction of a variety of campsite operations and maintenance activities; or,

Skeet and Trap Shooting:

Experience in the performance or direction of a variety of skeet and trap or gun club operations and maintenance activities; or,

Satisfactory equivalent combination of the above education and experience applicable to Marina, Campsite, and Trap and Skeet Area.

R6/2/83

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive