Operations Manager
This position receives administrative direction from the Maintenance Manager in the Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Department. This individual will supervise, plan and coordinate the activities and operations of the City's golf course; to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies and the general public; and to provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Maintenance Manager.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a management level class allocated to the Beaches, Parks, and Recreation Department and is responsible for managing overall activities of the Golf Division, which includes exercising direct supervision over supervisory, technical and clerical staff.
- Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities for the golf course including tournaments, maintenance functions, equipment maintenance and related activities.
- Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the City golf course; recommend and implement policies and procedures.
- Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
- Direct, coordinate and review the work plan for administering golf course maintenance; work with Recreation staff to coordinate special events; assign work activities and projects; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
- Select, train, develop and evaluate golf course personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
- Participate in the development and administration of the golf course program budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
- Provide staff assistance to the Maintenance Manager; participate on a variety of committees; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
- Coordinate golf course activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
- Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of golf course maintenance, design, and operation.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
Modern and complex principles and practices of golf course management.
Operational characteristics, services and activities of a municipal golf course.
Tools, material and equipment needed to maintain the golf course.
Management skills to analyze programs, policies and operational needs.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
Principles and practices of horticulture and irrigation systems.
Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Pertinent rules and regulations governing pesticides and fertilizers.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Ability to:
Manage, direct, and coordinate the work of lower-level staff.
Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff.
Interpret and explain City parks and recreation policies and procedures.
Oversee and direct the operations, services, and activities of the City's golf courses.
Operate tools, materials, and equipment needed to maintain golf courses.
Develop and administer division goals, objectives and procedures.
Prepare and administer large and complex budgets.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Maintain effective audio/visual discrimination and perception to the degree necessary for the successful performance of assigned duties.
Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
Educational Requirements
Experience and Education/Training Guidelines
Education/Training:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by course work or specialized training in recreation management, public administration, or a related field
Experience Requirements
Experience:
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in golf course management, including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Job Benefits
The City of San Clemente provides excellent benefits which include:
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULE – Most positions work a 9/80 work schedule.
HOLIDAYS – The City presently recognizes 12 regular holidays, plus two 8-hour floating holidays.
VACATION – Employees accumulate vacation at the rate of 120 hours per year increasing to a maximum of 180 hours based on years of service.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE – Employees in this position are granted 64 hours per year.
SICK LEAVE - Accrual of 8 hours per month.
INSURANCE – The City provides a comprehensive benefit package including employee medical, dental, vision, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
LIFE INSURANCE – Value equal to two times annual earnings up to a maximum of $200,000.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION – Employees may defer up to a maximum of $24,500 annually. Individuals aged 50 and older can contribute up to $8,000 in catch-up contributions to these plans.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT – Employees may participate in either or both of the Health Care or Dependent Care programs.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – The City offers full-time employees and their dependents an EAP program which provides a variety of professional services.
RETIREMENT – The City of San Clemente is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), and is subject to the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). The retirement formula for new employees is based on the category below that the new employee falls under. Employee contribution rates will be determined by the employee's classification and requirements under PEPRA.
NOTE: The City is also a member of the Social Security system. As such, Full Time employees make contributions to Social Security in addition to their CalPERS contributions.
Classic Member:
Retirement Formula: 2% @ 55
Date Job is Available
Salary
$107,328 to $130,458 per year
Overtime: No
Job Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted via the City's website.
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