[Adopted 8-10-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-27]
The position of Assistant Supervisor of Parks
is hereby established.
Appointment to the position of Assistant Supervisor
of Parks will be made by the Township Committee.
A.
Definition of work. Under regular supervision, assist
the Director of Parks and Recreation in performing complex technical
and administrative work overseeing the maintenance of parks and grounds
areas, facilities and equipment of Hillsborough Township; does related
work as required.
B.
Examples of work. Assists the Director of Parks and
Recreation by planning, organizing, directing and inspecting the work
of crews engaged in the regular maintenance of parks and grounds areas,
facilities and equipment; inspects areas and facilities for conformance
to local, state and federal maintenance and safety standards; aids
the Parks Director in advising the importance of matters relative
to division activities; supervises the work of ground crews and trains
new employees in landscaping, planting, spraying, pruning and propagation
of plants; assists in the design and supervision or inspection of
the maintenance of park facilities; assists in preparing division
budget and monitoring expenditures; aids in controlling capital assets
inventory of division; aids in overseeing division personnel administration;
prepares and maintains records and reports on maintenance management
activities and equipment maintenance; provides liaison at the direction
of the Director of Parks and Recreation with other Township departments
on related activities; responds to citizen inquires on maintenance
activities or need for services.
C.
The Assistant
Supervisor of Parks shall report to the Director of Parks and Recreation.
The Assistant Supervisor of Parks shall be responsible for insuring
the manpower of the Parks Department under his supervision are providing
the services that their job responsibilities require and/or are necessary.
The Assistant Supervisor of Parks shall, when directed by either the
Director of Parks and Recreation and/or the Township Administrator,
supervise some and/or all of the manpower of the Public Works Department
on a daily, weekly and/or per-assignment basis.
[Added 11-22-2011 by Ord.
No. 2011-24; amended 4-26-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-04]
A.
Education and experience. Any combination of education
and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree with major work in
park administration, horticulture or related field and considerable
experience in design, construction and maintenance activities.
B.
Knowledge, skills and abilities. Comprehensive knowledge
of the principles, practices, equipment, tools and materials used
in park maintenance and construction; thorough knowledge of general
buildings, equipment, repair and maintenance; considerable knowledge
of landscaping and horticulture as applied to parks and grounds areas;
considerable knowledge of the grasses, flowers, shrubs and trees grown
in the area, their planting time and their soil requirements; considerable
knowledge of hazards and necessary safety precautions involved in
construction work; ability to plan and supervise the work of employees;
ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with
others.
C.
Must posses a valid New Jersey driver's license.
The Assistant Supervisor of Parks shall receive
such compensation as is limited by the Salary Ordinance and set by
resolution.
