Job Summary

Clark County Parks and Nature Division is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to work closely with colleagues in the division to implement short and long term operations and maintenance plans throughout our 96 developed park and open space properties.

Clark County Parks and Nature enriches communities by creating and stewarding parks that promote health and wellness, boost economic vitality, preserve natural areas, and ensure access to the outdoors for all.

You will be working directly with your fellow Parks and Nature Operations Superintendent on planning and monitoring of daily maintenance operations activities. Additional duties will include monitoring, managing and planning for preventative and major maintenance while collaborating with our Planning and Development Team. Providing leadership and supervision of staff and monitoring of Operations budget performance in collaboration with the Public Works Finance Division.

Qualifications

Overview of typical tasks:

• Plan, develop and implement strategies and programs to accomplish 
department goals, priorities and objectives. 
• Supervise staff as assigned; prioritizes, assigns and monitors work; evaluates 
performance; initiates and implements decisions regarding employee 
selection and discipline; ensures resources are available for department 
operations and provides staff training and cross-training. 
• Coordinates department resources; developing, interpreting, monitoring, 
adjusting and implementing policies and procedures; managing daily 
operations; and serving as administrative advisor to department head and/or 
elected official.
• Represents the department at various events such as: meetings, hearings, 
training, and bid openings; and ensures that department goals, views and 
positions are presented. 
• Evaluates department program(s); analyzes overall workload; ensures that 
activities are goal directed by prioritizing work assignments and adjusting 
resource allocation; and determines the need for additional resources or 
contract services. 
• Prepares and administers operating budgets; estimates revenue and approves 
expenditures. 
• Direct, coordinate and review the program work plan: meet with staff to 
identify and resolve problems; assign work activities and projects; monitor 
workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures. 
• Participates in community outreach efforts and activities as a community 
partner/agent of the County as applicable to the department assigned. 
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.

In addition, the Operations Superintendent requires two to four (2-4) years of direct experience supervising and/or managing road or grounds maintenance operations and personnel.

Five years of responsible maintenance work related to road or grounds maintenance together with two years of supervisory experience may substitute for the degree and experience requirements.  Additionally, any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

Required licenses and Certifications:

A valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

Knowledge of:  and skill in techniques and methods of maintenance and repair of roadways/bridges, drainage systems, medians and rights-of-way; maintenance needs analysis, planning and prioritization, including labor needs, supplies and equipment needs identification; maintenance equipment functions and capabilities; roadway design, construction and maintenance management; and skill in techniques of cost estimation, geotechnical engineering theory and practice as it relates to reaction of roadway materials to applied roads,  effective management and supervisory principles and techniques  developing and implementing cost effective work procedures, reading and interpreting blueprints, plans, maintenance manuals and labor agreements, resolving the full range of procedural, personnel and property owner problems, computer skills in conjunction with basic reports and records preparation.

Ability to: Manage operations and designated staff through the leadership of Crew Chiefs operating at remote locations, develop and maintain effective working relationships with community representatives, employees, managers, and officials from County and other governmental agencies, and the general public;  operate a variety of maintenance related equipment including but not limited to light trucks, sedans, vans, etc..; establish