Parks & Garden Operations Manager

Parks & Operations Manager The Dougherty County Public Works department is hiring for a Parks & Operations Manager. The purpose of this position is to manage operations of various parks and gardens in the unincorporated areas of Dougherty County. This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. Essential tasks include assisting with the design, installation and coordination of special in-house landscape projects and seasonal color schedules; supervising assigned staff (i.e. volunteers, interns and working crews) on park projects; ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, laws, regulations, standards, policies and procedures to ensure safety of staff and the public; identifying and having knowledge of plant materials, growing conditions, soil requirements and plant pestilence; performing various manual/specialized work duties associated with park projects; receiving and processing various forms, reports, schedules, invoices, work orders, drawings, blueprints, manuals, or other documentation; monitoring status of work in progress; communicating with management, employees, county departments, officials, vendors/service providers, contractors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, resolve problems, or give/receive advice/direction; making budgetary recommendations concerning proposed park and garden projects; monitoring inventory of equipment, tools and supplies; interacting with the public to provide tours and group presentations of facility; attending meetings as appropriate; serving on committees as needed; making speeches or presentations; and performing related work as assigned. Minimum qualifications include an associate's or vocational technical degree equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education with emphasis in areas such as horticulture, landscape architecture, pesticide/chemical application, or other related area, and one (1) to two (2) years of experience.