Parks Superintendent

ABOUT THE POSITION

Riverside County Regional Parks and Open Space District is seeking an experienced Parks Superintendent to join the team.

The Parks Superintendent will oversee various divisions, including Safety, Maintenance, Volunteer Services and Special Events.

This role involves oversite and coordination of the Parks Safety Inspector and Safety Coordinator to manage safety programs, facility inspections, tree management, and environmental and public safety permits.

Additionally, the Superintendent will develop contracts and manuals for the volunteer program, oversee the approval of the district planning guide, manage the outdoor equity program, and handle special event permitting, while expanding District Special Events at Regional Parks and Nature Centers in collaboration with the District Marketing team.

Reporting to the Bureau Chie of Business Operations, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring parks, recreation areas, and trails comply with all applicable rules and regulations.

They will also assist in budget development, policies, and procedures, and direct activities through Park Facilities Coordinators, Recreation Coordinators, Volunteer Services Coordinator, Park Maintenance Supervisors and other relevant staff.

The ideal candidate will have experience in program management related to safety, maintenance, volunteer services, and special events, along with knowledge of ArcGIS programs, Cal-OSHA requirements, NRPA playground safety, aquatic inspections, landscape management, and event permitting.

Certifications as an Aquatic Facility Inspector, Pool Operator, or Playground Inspector are highly preferred.

Meet the team!
The Riverside County Regional Parks and Open-Space District is a nationally accredited agency who strives to be the regional leader in improving lives through people, parks, places, and programs.

Their mission is to acquire, protect, develop, manage, and interpret for the inspiration, use, and enjoyment of all people, a well-balanced system of areas of outstanding scenic, recreational, and historic importance.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and review the operation, maintenance, volunteer program activities of regional park facilities.

• Coordinate event permitting (ABC, County Fire and Environmental Health) with local entities and divisions approve and coordinate vendors.

• Prepare specifications and monitor contractual maintenance services and vendors.

• Prepare budget estimates and assist in formulating and administering program plans and division policies; supervise the enforcement of park rules, regulations, and policies.

• Instruct and train subordinate personnel in the performance of their duties, including maintaining good public relations, enforcing County ordinances pertaining to the park program, and complying with park rules, regulations, and fire prevention practices as established by the State Department of Forestry and U.S.

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