Job Abstract

The City of Anaheim Community Services Department seeks a dynamic and team-oriented Part Time Parks Field Coordinator. The incumbent will perform varied duties related to coordinating training schedules and/or equipment repair with each Parks Field Supervisor to maintain service levels to the citizens of Anaheim. This position will interact with the various levels of the Parks Services staff as well as with the public.

Candidates must possess the following certificates within one year of date of appointment and as a condition of continued employment:

• Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR) Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or Qualified Applicators License (QAL)
• National Playground Safety Inspector certification.
• Candidates who possess a current Pest Control Advisor license issued by the State of California is desirable and/or possession of an Irrigation Association (IA) Water Auditor certification highly desirable.

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Coordinate training schedules and/or equipment repair activities with each Parks Field Supervisor in order to maintain service levels to the citizens of Anaheim.
• Oversee playground equipment maintenance and repair and ensure compliance with National Playground Safety requirements.
• Respond to and address citizen complaints and coordinate park service requests.
• Coordinate routine day-to-day operational procedures with outside contractors as well as other city departments and/or divisions.
• Approve bills, ensure accounts are current, and research billing questions; conduct purchasing research; provide assistance in estimating park maintenance service costs and purchase supplies and equipment for the Parks Services Division.
• Monitor and log equipment repair, supply and gas usage and hazardous materials and maintain other miscellaneous records as required; keep inventory; research and oversee leased equipment; coordinate and/or monitor motorized equipment service and/or repairs.
• Prepare fertilizer and monthly pesticide use reports, Drainage Area Management Plan (DAMP) reports and other reports as required.
• Coordinate and conduct annual pesticide application training for Park Maintenance Worker I/IIs; coordinate and monitor new and existing environmental and safety regulations compliance; serve as department Safety Coordinator; attend safety committee meetings; and review accident reports for completeness.
• Conduct training for Laborers, Park Maintenance Worker I/IIs, and Park Field Supervisors, write departmental procedures pertaining to playground inspections and pesticide applications; and provide assistance in developing and monitoring conformance to all work standards, regulations and contracts in order to meet quality standards and conform to Federal and State regulations related to playground safety and pesticide applications.
• Perform duties and responsibilities as required.

Experience and Training:

• Responsible experience in the area of park field maintenance operations; including administrative support experience.
• Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

• Methods and equipment used in turf maintenance, gardening, and water conservation.
• Training techniques.
• Safety practices and requirements.
• The National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Playground Safety requirements.
• Cal/OSHA worker and safety training requirements.
• Equipment maintenance requirements.
• Record keeping methods.

• Effectively resolve citizen complaints.
• Prepare cost estimates.
• Monitor contracts; maintain records.
• Coordinate and conduct training.
• Schedule equipment maintenance and repair to coordinate with work schedules.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies and equipment.
• Apply job-related policies and procedures.
• Operate a personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, and job-related software programs.
• Prepare clear and concise oral and written reports.
• Effectively communicate with the public, co-workers and management.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

• Possess and maintain an appropriate, valid California driver’s license by date of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
• Possess and maintain a valid Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) Qualified Applicator Certificate (QAC) or Qualified Applicators License (QAL) issued by the State of California within one year of date of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
• Possess and maintain a valid National Playground Safety Inspector certification within one year of date of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
• Possession of a current Pest Control Advisor license issued by the State of California is desirable and/or possession of an Irrigation Association (IA) Water Auditor certification is desirable.

• Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with some travel to different sites.

• Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting.
• To stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• To occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
• To lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight.
• To operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
• To verbally communicate to exchange information.