ASSISTANT TOWN PARK SUPERVISOR                                       4292

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under supervision, an employee in this class assists in supervising a large and varied staff engaged in serving and safeguarding persons who use town beaches and parks.  The incumbent acts on behalf of the Town Park Supervisor when delegated.  Responsibility includes the supervision in the repair of buildings, boardwalks and parking lots of the beaches and the maintenance of the grounds, ballfields and playground equipment in the parks.  The incumbent may also assist in the ordering of supplies, preparing the annual budget and the preparation of reports on facility use and projected needs.  The employee will assist in maintaining personnel, supply and financial records.  Supervision is received from the Town Park Supervisor and work is reviewed through conferences and written records and reports.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Assists in supervising beach attendants, lifeguards, guards and other personnel engaged in serving and safeguarding the public using town beaches;

            Assists in supervising maintenance and groundskeeping personnel involved in the maintenance and repair of the grounds, ballfields, playground equipment, and tennis courts of town parks;

            Assists in the inspection and requisitioning of supplies for general maintenance and repair of all beach facilities, installations and equipment during the off-season;

            Prepares reports on beach and park activities;

            May attend administrative conferences and discusses needs and accomplishments of the beaches and parks;

            Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the department;

            Assists in maintaining personnel and time records of the employees;

            Acts on behalf of the Town Park Supervisor when delegated.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of beach and park management; some knowledge of the operational and maintenance requirements of typical beach and park facilities and equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with the general public; ability to keep records and to prepare and submit reports; ability to plan, supervise and review the work of others in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN-COMPETITIVE

            Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of experience in park supervision or administration.

 

NOTE: Additional education at a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two (2) years. 

 

R 3/27/75

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

Review 09/25/07