Operations Superintendent II - Deadline April 20, 2026, or until filled

JOB INFORMATION

• Classification: Supervisory I/Exempt
• Salary Range: Salary adjustments are determined on an annual basis by the Board of Park Commissioners
• Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits of the District are provided
• Supervisor(s): Park Operations Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Provides supervision and participates in the maintenance, improvement, repair, and operation of lands, facilities, and properties owned, managed, maintained or leased by the District.

Assists the Park Operations Manager in implementing and monitoring policies and procedures as they relate to personnel management, scheduling, budgeting, public relations, purchasing, record keeping/documentation, and maintenance.

Employee is directly accountable for own actions or inaction. Employee is to take direction from assigned supervisor or person responsible for successful completion of task, or other supervisors within the division.

JOB DUTIES AND TASKS

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by the individual within this classification. They are not to be considered an exhaustive or all-inclusive listing of the position’s duties and tasks, as they may change or be adjusted, as situations require.

Essential Functions

Human Resources

• Recruit, review applications, interview, and recommend hiring of qualified candidates for seasonal employment.
• Assist with training, scheduling, supervising and evaluating employees in assigned area.
• Participate in the annual performance review of full-time staff as appropriate.
• Provide a detailed summary of the activities of the Park Operations staff on a regular basis or as requested by the Park Operations Manager.
• Organize, coordinate, assign, and schedule full-time, full-time temporary, and seasonal employees for the maximum utilization of time, materials, and equipment.
• Follow all District ordinances, policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, the Human Resource Policy and Procedure Handbook, Accounting Manual and risk management program as well as applicable federal and state laws.

Operations and Maintenance

• Ensure adequate maintenance coverage of parks and facilities including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Regularly inspect all parks and related facilities and inform Park Operations Manager of maintenance needs and safety concerns.
• Plan and execute the maintenance and management of District property, maintained or natural, including aerification, fertilization, weed control, sodding, seeding and watering.
• Maintain all of the District’s Bcycle program equipment.

Safety and Risk Management

• Effectively implement District’s risk management program, including timely submissions of reports, safety training, and inspections.
• Perform regular and on-going safety training of staff.
• Develop, coordinate, implement, and maintain a risk management and playground safety inspection program for assigned responsibilities.

Budgeting and Record Keeping

• Assist the Park Operations Manager in record keeping and documentation related to maintenance, improvements, and operations of parks and facilities.
• Purchase only through the purchase order/One Card system and only after receiving permission from a supervisor.
• Supervise and monitor the purchase of supplies and materials needed for the operation and maintenance of parks and facilities and ensure purchases remain within budgeted allocations and the policies of the BPRD.
• Represent the District in a positive manner at all times.

Other Job Duties

• Attend all regular staff meetings and other meetings within the Operations Division.
• Communicate suggested improvements in parks and related facilities to the Park Operations Manager.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships among staff.
• Participate in and supervise the provision of support services for other divisions to include personnel, garbage collection, snow removal, parking lot and trail maintenance.
• Regularly inspect and supervise the cleaning, repair, and maintenance of shelters, restrooms, and other facilities within the parks and recreation complexes.
• Represent the District at meetings or conferences assigned by the Park Operations Manager and report information from these meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Position requires a bachelor’s degree in a field related to the job description and one year full-time or two-years part-time supervisory work experience related to the job description. Also requires a valid driver’s license for the class of vehicle to be driven, training/experience in construction trades and the capability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds alone or heavier lifting with other employees.

Preferred qualifications include additional education or experience related to the position. Additional experience may include supervisory experience, experience in the parks and recreation field, carpentry, arboriculture, landscape maintenance, HVAC, vehicle and machinery repair, plumbing, irrigation, and/or turf management, a Class B CDL, Certified Pesticide Applicator, Certified Parks and Recreation Professional, Certified Playground Safety Inspector, Certified Arborist, previous supervisory position in construction trades and/or the ability to coordinate the safe lifting of loads exceeding 50 pounds with one or more employees.

Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and accepted standards and methods of the parks and recreation field.

Experience, knowledge, and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Demonstrated ability to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of the position in a highly organized manner.

Supervisory/organizational skills needed to proactively manage a workforce of full and part-time staff engaged in a wide variety of tasks and strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds alone or heavier lifting with other employees.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office location is in the BPRD Operations Maintenance Building located at 627 West Arbor Avenue, Bismarck, ND
• Working conditions at this office include administrative assistant services, shared office space, and a phone line.
• Position will require evening, weekend, and holiday times.
• Work is primarily outdoors and may require work in extreme conditions.
• Office hours are varied with multiple interruptions.
• Contact with user groups, contractors, and general public is frequent.
• Responsible to provide personal cell phone for work with reimbursement at the Districts standard rate.

Reviewed March 2026