Park and Recreation Coordinator - Outside Staff
Company: Padre Dam Municipal Water District
Location: Santee
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
JOB
Santee Lakes is seeking an enthusiastic individual with exceptional
customer services skills to join our Park Operations
Staff.Incumbents are responsible for an exceptional guest
experience at Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve, assisting in
resolving routine problems, performing a variety of maintenance
activities, protecting Santee Lakes facilities and resources,
ensuring rule compliance and visitor safety, and serving in a
variety of operational and administrative support activities.
Duties include: establishing positive interactions with Santee
Lakes' guests and members of the local community; researching and
assisting in resolving problems; assisting in the planning and
implementation of various recreational activities, programs and
special events; preparing and processing a variety of
correspondence, documents and forms; observing, explaining,
communicating and/or enforcing Santee Lakes policies, rules and
regulations; monitoring vacancies at campground; performing routine
inspection of facilities and identifying and removing potential
safety hazards; repairing/constructing/maintaining all Santee Lakes
equipment, furnishings, buildings and grounds; lake maintenance
including operating specialized equipment, use of algaecides and
herbicides, and monitoring lake water quality; opening and securing
facilities; summoning and facilitating response of local law
enforcement agencies; and other duties as may be assigned.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Maintains Santee Lakes' facilities, resources and habitat by
repairing, maintaining and cleaning buildings, campsites, cabins,
picnic areas, playground equipment, habitat, restrooms, pools, spa,
sprayground, and landscape. Basic hand and power tool use (hammer,
screwdriver, saw, drill, grinder, etc.) Ladder work, deep digging
and confined space work. Coordinate work with independent
contractors, as needed. Diffuses and resolve sometimes
tense/hostile situations with customers/guests. Works with all
types of guests/customers including irate guests.Opens and closes
facilities. Sets up, prepares and takes down areas and facilities
for group events and reservations. Carries after-hour's duty phone
as needed and resolves after-hours emergency situations.Visually
observes and inspects Santee Lakes for safety hazards. Ensures
visitor safety and rule compliance. Issue written non-compliance
rule citations (courtesy notices and fishing violation fines).
Reports and documents incidents involving rule violations,
accidents, vandalism and emergency response. When appropriate,
summons and facilitates response of emergency or law enforcement
agencies with jurisdiction over the related incident or
issue.Assists with the Park's Lake Maintenance Program. Duties
include the use, handling, ordering, and maintaining the inventory
of pesticides, algaecides, and herbicides, use and maintenance of
Aquatic Weed Harvester and various pesticide spray rigs.Prepares,
and may file with appropriate agency, a variety of forms and
documents such as correspondence, schedules and reports; maintains
files and/or records. Carefully reviews and checks accuracy of
information in work reports.Assists in the planning and
implementation of recreational activities and programs.Performs RV
appearance inspections and monitors campsites for rule compliance.
Inspects RV storage facilities to ensure proper compliance of local
and state government storm water permit.Performs administrative
work including utilizing guest/camper relationship management,
inventory and reservation software systems, when
required.Administers CPR and minor first aid and ensures proper
medical and emergency response supplies are on hand.May coordinate
and conduct various wildlife programs utilizing resources from
local educational institutions, wildlife resources, public
agencies, businesses and/or community service organizations.
Examples include wood duck programs, fishing programs, injured
animal rescue programs and coot eradication programs.Assist with
the day to day operation and coordination of the Volunteer Work
Camper Program to include recruiting, interviewing, hiring,
training, maintenance of the program, and problem solvingA Lead
Park & Recreation Coordinator may also be responsible for the one
or more of the following duties : Monitoring and adjusting lake
water levels; collecting lake water samples; filing pesticide use
reports with the County of San Diego; lake shoreline restoration
projects; and/or coordination and evaluation (recruiting,
interviewing, hiring, training, etc.) of a Volunteer Work Camper
program.Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge(position requirements at entry unless otherwise
specified):Common public relations courtesies, practices and
techniques;Customer service techniques;Methods of enlisting the
support and cooperation of the public;Basic electrical, plumbing
and building maintenanceBasic knowledge of practices and techniques
in the area of parks, campground and recreation;Basic retail store
operation including merchandising, ordering, stocking
desired;Demonstration of Safe boat operation within 6 months of
hire;Demonstration of ability to operate a propane station within 3
months of hire;Basic understanding of California Fish and Wildlife
Services laws and the ability to properly identify fish and
wildlife within 1 year of hire;Ability to demonstrate proper
techniques and use of various pesticides, algaecides, and
herbicides within 1 year of hire;Ability to demonstrate
administration of chemicals and maintaining swimming pools within 3
months of hire;Ability to demonstrate irrigation system maintenance
and repair for potable and reclaimed water within 1 year of
hire;Ability to demonstrate operation of specialized equipment
(dump truck, loader, and vactor) within 6 months of hire;Ability to
demonstrate sewer lift station maintenance within 1 year of
hire;Skills (position requirements at entry):Reading, writing and
performing mathematical calculations at the level required for
successful job performance;Using diplomacy, tact and firmness in
dealing with the public;Communication, interpersonal skills as
applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, the general
public, etc., sufficient to exchange or convey information and to
receive work direction;Understanding and carrying out oral and
written instructions;Establishing and maintaining effective
relationships with those contacted in the course of work;Working
irregular hours, varied shifts, weekends and holidays, often
alone;After-hours on call staff duty, on a rotating basis;Adhering
to established procedural and safety requirements of the job as a
constant job behavior and to use good judgment in responding
quickly and reasonably to unanticipated personal safety
problems;Using office equipment such as phones, copiers, fax
machines, computers and tablets;Using computers and related
software applications;Training and Experience(position requirements
at entry, depending on area of assignment):High School Diploma or
General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.)Experience in one of the
following areas (depending on area of assignment): (operation,
maintenance and protection of a park, forest, recreational or work
at a historical area sufficient to perform the essential duties of
the job; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience
sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job.Licensing
Requirements(position requirements at entry, depending on area of
assignment):Valid California Driver's LicenseC.P.R. and First Aid
certificate ( within 6 months of hire)Qualified Applicator
Certification from the State of California (within 3 years of
hire)
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Days and times of work shifts may vary as Santee Lakes is open 365
days per year. If you apply for this position, you must be
available to work various shifts (am/pm), weekends, and holidays.
Interviews for this position will occur in mid-June 2022.
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