Grounds Management Director

General Summary:

Senior Executive level position that provides leadership and day-to-day direction for the Grounds Management Department. Director will define goals and performance standards for the respective areas, exercise overall supervision for the budget and other resources assigned to the Department and ensure that services provided to community are of the highest quality levels. The Director will work with co-workers, directors, elected officials, civic organizations, volunteers, media, and the public to achieve cost effective and successful departmental results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Oversees, plans, and directs all landscaping, mowing, horticulture, tree management and outdoor maintenance operations. Provide leadership and supervision to grounds management personnel. Assign and schedule daily, weekly and seasonal tasks. Facilitate training for staff on horticultural practices, equipment uses and safety procedures.
• Plans and implements a timely and consistent maintenance program of public spaces, right of ways and outdoor areas of government facilities to ensure these areas are safe, functional, visually appealing and suitable for community use. Develops, implements and updates standard operating policies and procedures for department.
• Oversee contractor performance and ensure service quality. Continuously evaluate service delivery models to recommend and implement changes as necessary. Negotiates contract scopes and pricing to obtain best available rates.
• Develops and implements long- and short-term plans, goals, and objectives for the department; researches, assesses and develops strategies to address current and future issues and concerns regarding programs; evaluates performance and effectiveness of current services, performance metrics, programs, and systems in relation to growing needs of the Government; predicts consequences of proposed actions; formulates and presents recommendations based on findings; and implements needed changes, modifications and/or enhancements upon approval.
• Develops, defends, and implements department budget; determines budget allocations for staffing, equipment and capital improvement needs; monitors expenditures and revenues to ensure compliance with approved budget. Oversees and maintains adequate controls for inventory and equipment. Identifies opportunities for improved efficiencies and new sources of funding.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature as assigned by the Administrator or Deputy Administrators.