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Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor – Hollow Park & Zoo – PRNS Jobs in San Jose, USA at Government Jobs
Position: Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor – Happy Hollow Park & Zoo – PRNS
Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor
The City of San Jos’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San Jos a better place to live and visit. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San Jos. Activate SJ, PRNS’s strategic plan, envisions healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, and public life.
The Department creates and activates thriving public places, including over 40 community centers, 10 regional parks, over 200 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, and over 65 miles of trail. We also offer diverse programming for all ages and abilities. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative.
We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning. For more information, please visit sanjoseca.gov/prns.
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (HHPZ) is a 16-acre amusement park and an Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo located in San Jos, California with the mission of connecting people to nature through play. HHPZ is open to the public year-round.
Supported by the Happy Hollow Foundation, HHPZ provides a variety of outdoor play experiences for all ages. In addition to an AZA accredited Zoo, HHPZ also offers a variety of nature play, nature-themed amusement rides, in-house and private events, and a robust animal education and wildlife conservation program. For more information about Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, please visit our website at:
The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor vacancy in the Parks Division at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo.
The total salary range for the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor classification is $ – $ annually.
This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.
The Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor at HHPZ plans, directs, coordinates, and supervises park operations (Parking, Admission, Membership, Guest Services, Food & Beverage, Entertainment, Celebrations, Admin services, Rides, Facility Maintenance, Park Maintenance), programs, budgeting, hiring, and contract management.
The Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor plays a critical role in developing the future strategic plan which includes managing facility improvement projects that support the mission of HHPZ. The Parks Facility Supervisor also supervises, trains, and evaluates park staff, including the Food & Beverage Supervisor and Amusement Park Supervisor and collaborates closely with the Zoo Manager and the Public Information Representative, under the guidance of the HHPZ Parks Manager.
The desired candidate is a proven leader in recreation and amusement park management and will be a key champion for the goals and objective of the park, cultivating and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders, agencies and partner organizations. We are seeking someone with a strong comprehensive safety background, who can create and promote a work environment and culture that reflects Happy Hollow’s values and continually reviews and reinforces the mission and vision of Happy Hollow.
The ideal candidate will accomplish this by mentoring, managing and providing inspired, forward-thinking leadership to park staff.
The Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor must have the ability to constantly adjust to changing conditions and deal with a wide variety of customers, agencies, departments, classifications and personalities. This position requires a person who is technically knowledgeable in a variety of subject areas.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of undergraduate course work from an accredited college or university (equivalent to 60semester units or 90 quarter units), and four (4) years increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance and operations of a park or administering recreation programs, including two (2) years in a lead capacity.
Additional related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. A bachelor’s degree may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience. There is no substitution for the lead experience.
As a condition of employment in some designated positions, possession of a valid State of California Class B driver’s license with applicable endorsements may be required in the performance of job duties.
Other Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.
- Ability to deal with the public in an effective manner
- Ability to compile records and prepare reports
- Ability to coordinate staff effectively in…
Title: Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Supervisor – Hollow Park & Zoo – PRNS
Company: Government Jobs
Location: San Jose, USA
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