Parks Specialist II TradesConstruction Job at Pima County, Tucson, AZ

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  • Pima County
  • Tucson, AZ

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Department - Parks and Recreation

Job Description

Job Type: Classified

Job Classification: 5656 - Parks Specialist II

Salary Grade: 9

Pay Range

Hiring Range: $23.61 - $28.33 Per Hour

Pay Range: $23.61 - $33.05 Per Hour

Range Explanation:

  • Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors including your skills qualifications experience education licenses training and internal equity.

  • Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

Pima County Parks & Recreation Department has an opening for a Parks Specialist II to be a part of a team of park maintenance professionals keeping Pima County Parks clean and safe. The selected candidate will be a part of a team performing journey-level new construction maintenance and repair of park facilities relying on high level trade skills. Duties may include earthwork/heavy equipment operation welding irrigation masonry carpentry fencing painting and/or new construction.

The selected candidate must have or obtain within 6-months from the date of hire an AZ MVD - Commercial Drivers License (CDL).

Essential Functions:

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act this classification may include any of the following tasks knowledge skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the departments need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.

  • Leads and oversees the daily maintenance activities of three or more Park Technician I or II or Park Helper employees which

  • includes: assigning work tasks and ensuring maintenance activities are completed as delegated;

  • Performs quality control analysis on equipment supported systems turf management ball field preparation and all other park assets included in assigned property;

  • Performs journey-level tasks of the parks and recreation specialization;

  • Conducts on-the-job training for assigned staff and performs all essential functions of Park Technician I or II or Park Helper;

  • Maintains comprehensive activity operations service and usage records on supported vehicles equipment and systems;

  • Prepares oral and written activity reports;

  • Identifies common and abnormal conditions and diseases of turf grasses trees ornamental shrubs and directs remedial actions;

  • Monitors contracted employee performance;

  • Performs skilled maintenance in environmentally-sensitive locations historic restorations fencing equestrian complexes camping facilities ponds trails adobe buildings habitat restorations erosion prevention and control of invasive species.


Minimum Qualifications:

Completions of an industry-recognized apprenticeship program in a Parks & Recreation specialization appropriate to assigned duties AND one year of journey-level experience in the same trade craft or operations area of required expertise.


(Relevant five years of journey-level experience in the trade craft or operational area of required expertise may substitute for completion of a recognized apprenticeship program.)

OR:

One (1) year experience with Pima County as a Parks Specialist I.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write see resume on your application.

Preferred Qualifications : (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

  • Minimum two (2) years of journey-level experience in the loading securing transport and field use of heavy equipment to excavate trench and grade.

  • Minimum two (2) years of journey-level experience in the installation of commercial type fencing (including chain link field wildlife and bollards).

  • Minimum one (1) year experience in large tree pruning and complete removal.

  • Minimum one (1) year experience with basic welding.

  • Experience in the construction areas of grading forming pouring and finishing concrete.

  • Minimum one (1) year experience supervising one or more staff members.

  • Experience with/knowledge of computers - utilizing e-mail Excel spreadsheets work order documents and reports as needed.

Selection Procedure :

Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidates from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information:

License and Certificates : Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicants suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services review and approval of the candidates driving record. Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination.

Special Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.

Physical/Sensory Work Requirements : Physical and sensory requirements will be determined by the position.

Working Conditions: Working conditions will be determined by the position.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race color religion national origin age disability gender sexual orientation kinship political interest or any other characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience:

IC

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Apprenticeship, Work experience placement,

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