Salary: $44.93 - $56.16 HourlyLocation : Superior, WIJob Type: Full timeJob Number: 00314Department: Public WorksOpening Date: 12/31/2024Closing Date: 1/20/2025 11:00 PM CentralJob Definition EXCITING OPPORTUNITY!The City of Superior is seeking a Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Director committed to public service.The Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director works with the Mayor, Common Council, and Public Works Administration to develop and implement a vision for natural preservation, outdoor recreation, and wilderness access in the City of Superior. The Director supervises a multi-disciplinary team that will work closely with and occasionally overlap the duties of other city departments and divisions. The Director is responsible for the general operations of the division of Parks, Recreation, and Forestry under the supervision of the Public Works Director. Work supervised includes:
- Park and Recreational Facility Management
- Urban and Natural Forestry
- Shoreline and Natural Habitat Management
- Recreational Programming
- Community Event Planning and Support
The Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Director establishes priorities, programs, and acceptable levels of performance for the division. They are committed to the vision and values of the city through ethical conduct, community stewardship, and responsive service. The position provides leadership through effective communication and collaboration, strategic planning, proper use of resources, sound judgement, personal accountability, and responsibility.Supervisor Public Works Director Employment Standards General Responsibilities
Plan and implement the work of the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Division including daily operations of city parks, forests, trails, boat launches, beaches and shorelines, natural areas, and athletic facilities.Use best practices for environmental preservation and restoration in all park maintenance, and urban and natural forestry work.Organize, direct, and evaluate the work of staff. Approve work schedules and assignments, practice problem resolution, complete performance evaluations, and recommend personnel actions.Oversee the development and delivery of recreational programming designed to be inclusive of all ages and abilities.Organize and promote city-sponsored special activities and community events. Oversee permitting for events on city property.Prepare and manage the annual divisional operational budget and capital improvement plan including justification for divisional requests. Seek out, research, and solicit grant opportunities. Manage grant requirements throughout the life of the grant.Administer ordinances, laws, and regulations relating to areas supervised.Develop and enforce safety polices and procedures for staff supervised.Oversee and assign trainings for employees.Attend meetings, training sessions, and seminars to maintain knowledge, to promote improved job performance, and to stay current with changing trends, policies, procedures, and codes.Resolve questions and concerns from the public.Attend meetings of the city council and its committees.Represent the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Division to the media.May serve as the City Forester, as determined by the mayor, with roles and responsibilities defined by city ordinance.Perform related duties as assigned. Requirements/Special Requirements Education & Experience RequirementsAny combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledges and abilities:A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Parks and Recreation, Public Administration, Business Management, or a closely related field; six (6) years of progressive experience in parks and recreation, municipal setting preferred, or equivalent relevant experience. An International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist accreditation is desired, but not required.Knowledge
Thorough knowledge of urban and natural forestry principles and best practices.Thorough knowledge of park planning, maintenance, and design.Thorough knowledge of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.General knowledge of methods for developing and implementing recreational and event activities.General knowledge of accounting, budget, production, and budget tracking.Skills
Plan, organize, and implement a comprehensive community park and recreation program.Respond effectively to citizen complaints.Keep accurate records and make reports.Ability
Express ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, and be able to communicate with tact and professionalism.Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Give presentations to large and small groups.Establish effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, other agencies, and the public.Use good judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in carrying out the responsibilities of the position.Plan and supervise the work of subordinates. Supplemental InformationPosition CharacteristicsReporting LinesReports to the Public Works Director. Collaborates with department heads, superintendents, staff, elected officials, and the public.Direct ReportsParks, Recreation, and Forestry SuperintendentParks, Recreation, and Forestry Volunteer, Events, and Program CoordinatorPosition Conditions
- Work is performed indoors in an office setting as well as outdoors in potentially all-weather conditions. Performance of outdoor work may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, pollen, odors, humidity, rain, temperature, and noise.
- The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The schedule is subject to change based on organizational needs. After-hour response may be required.
The City of Superior Offers. The Starting wage will be dependent on qualifications of candidate. Full-time employees are eligible for Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), paid time off, health, dental, and life insurance. Please see the benefit tab for more information.Exempt employees are not eligible for overtime.RequiresEmployee must possess valid drivers license or be able to provide a suitable form of transportation as approved by their supervisor.Prior to hire employee must pass a drug screen.No Residency RequirementNon-Union | ExemptEEOC Category 01 | Officials, AdministratorsEEOC Function 06 | Natural ResourcesWork Comp 8810 | OfficeBenefits included with this position:1) Health/Dental Insurance: Will be effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. The 2025 monthly health/dental insurance premiums (employee portion is 12.6%) to be deducted from the first 2 paychecks each month: There are two health plans to choose from for 2025. Plan options and premiums are listed below. The premiums also include dental.Medica - Passport Plan Single: $142.66 (2 deductions of $71.33) Employee + 1: $298.14 (2 deductions of $149.07) Family: $456.44 (2 deductions of $228.22)Medica - Essentia Choice Care Plan Single: $115.02 (2 deductions of $57.51) Employee + 1: $240.30 (2 deductions of $120.15) Family: $368.32 (2 deductions of $184.16)The City has a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). The 2025 annual deductibles are: $3,300 for Single coverage & $6,600 for Employee+1 or Family coverage. The City will contribute $1,650/$3,300 of that annual deductible into your Health Savings Account (HSA) for 2025, which will carry over if not used and is always yours to use until spent. There is no proration on the deductible or the City's contribution. 2) WI Retirement System (WRS) - The WRS is among the best funded and best managed public pension systems in the country!: You will be required to make contributions to your WRS benefit at 6.95% (in 2025) of your gross wages. The City will contribute the balance of this benefit, 6.95% in 2025 (13.9% going into your retirement!). 3) Life Insurance: To be effective the first of the month following 30 days from the date of hire. Basic coverage (= 1 x annual salary) paid by City (must enroll to receive), ability to purchase four additional units of coverage (= 4 x annual salary) plus spouse/dependent coverage.4) Paid Leave: For newly hired employees, 15 paid leave days will be prorated based on the date of hire and are available to use immediately.5) Paid Parental Leave: Up to six weeks of paid parental leave is available to employees to use following the birth or adoption of an employee's child, or placement of a foster child.6) Holidays: Eleven holidays off with pay each calendar year.7) Longevity pay when eligible as follows:After five (5) years of service, employees will receive $.20 per hour in addition to their base salary ($.14 per hour for Battalion Chiefs);After ten (10) years of service, employees will receive $.30 per hour in addition to their base salary ($.21 per hour for Battalion Chiefs);After fifteen (15) years of service, employees will receive $.45 per hour in addition to their base salary ($.32 per hour for Battalion Chiefs);After twenty (20) years of service, employees will receive $.65 per hour in addition to their base salary ($.46 per hour for Battalion Chiefs);After twenty five (25) years of service, employees will receive $.90 per hour in addition to their base salary ($.64 per hour for Battalion Chiefs).Other benefit options include Deferred Compensation-457 plan, Roth 457 plan, Roth IRA, Flexible Benefits, Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Plan, Hospital Plan, and Term Life (all 100% employee contributed); Employee Assistance Program; Superior Municipal Employees Credit Union Membership.