Open Space Project Coordinator

Parks-; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parks and Recreation Department is seeking a seasoned Open Space Division manager to coordinate maintenance, construction projects and operations, and to oversee restoration and development of Open Space properties. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and timely delivery of projects across sites.

The candidate will work with multiple agencies, prepare budgets, supervise staff, and guide planning efforts for long-term forestry and land health programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, geology, or forestry range management.
• Four years park or land management experience.
• Two years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, supervise, and participate in maintenance activities, construction projects and operations of the Open Space Division.
• Plan, coordinate, assign, review and evaluate staff and consultants working on restoration and development of capital projects.
• Oversee open space restoration activities including forest health assessment and hazard mitigation.
• Serve as liaison with boards, commissions and outside agencies; prepare staff reports and presentations.
• Represent the Open Space Division to other divisions, departments, officials, agencies and the public.
• Participate in development and administration of the division's annual budget and forecast staffing needs.
• Manage daily operations, restore and maintenance project progression; ensure adherence to work orders and schedules.
• Develop goals, policies, and priorities; implement resulting procedures.
• Prepare Open Space proposals and bid documents; evaluate bids and oversee contract implementation.
• Prepare cost estimates; determine program costs and budgets for assigned area.
• Participate in staff selection, training, and performance management; enforce discipline as needed.
• Coordinate long-term forestry planting plans and open space land health assessments.
• Explain and defend division programs; negotiate and resolve sensitive issues.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/geology/forestry

4 years park or land management

2 years supervisory experience

Job description

Coordinate, plan, supervise, and participate in the maintenance activities, construction projects and operations of the Open Space Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. Oversee restoration, construction, continued maintenance and projects of Open Space properties; coordinate open space activities with other divisions and outside agencies; ensure work quality and provide highly responsible and complex staff assistance to higher level management staff.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions may include but is not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

1. Coordinate, plan, supervise, and participate in the maintenance activities, construction projects and operations of the Open Space Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. Oversee restoration, construction, continued maintenance and projects of Open Space properties.
2. Plan, coordinate, assign, review and evaluate the work activities, products, methods and procedures of staff and consultants responsible for performing a wide variety of multiple professional and technical restoration and new development of capital projects; ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
3. Oversee the open space restoration activities including preparation and selection of areas to be treated; evaluate and assess forest health; identify potential fuel mitigation projects and hazard tree mitigation; provide arboriculture and forestry consultation; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
4. Serve as a liaison on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports, presentations and other necessary correspondence. Participate in the coordination of a broad range of federal, state, and local agencies over management and regulation issues.
5. Represent the Open Space Division to other divisions, departments, elected officials, outside agencies and the public; coordinate assigned activities with those of other divisions, departments and outside agencies and organizations.
6. Participate in the development and administration of the division's annual budget; participate in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; recommend adjustments as necessary.
7. Manage the progress of daily operations, approved restoration and maintenance projects; ensure the adherence to work orders and established time schedules.
8. Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures.
9. Prepare Open Space proposals and bid documents; review and evaluate bids and proposals and oversee contract implementation.
10. Prepare cost estimates for restoration of assigned division, requisition materials and supplies needed for repairs and maintenance; determine program cost and prepare program budget relative to assigned area of responsibility.
11. Participate in the selection and evaluation of Open Space personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
12. Coordinate and participate in parks long term forestry planting plan and/or open space land health assessment projects.
13. Explain, justify and defend division programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

1. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of open space facility maintenance.
2. May develop informational exhibits, tours, displays, and related training.
3. Promote and coordinate assigned open space activities; prepare press releases and local media interviews; assist with planning and participating in special events.
4. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in biology, geology, or forestry range management; and

Four (4) years park or land management; and

To include two (2) years supervisory experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of avalid New Mexico Driver's License orthe ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a New Mexico Public Pesticide Applicator License 3A and 3B within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of an Arborist Certification within six (6) months from date of hire.

Environmental

Field environment and office setting; travel from site to site; exposure to inclement weather conditions; outdoor forested and rangeland areas; exposure to noise, dust, heavy equipment and chemicals

Physical

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; moderate to heavy lifting, etc.