About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The starting pay range for this position is $26.57 – $33.88/hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location

This position will report to the Denver Mountain Parks headquarters in Morrison, Colorado. This position will typically work Friday – Tuesday, 6:30 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. with an additional day off every other week consistent with a 9-hour work day. Occasional evenings and or/holidays for special events, snow removal, or emergencies. Schedules are subject to change based on seasonal needs.

What You’ll Do

Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking a capable and experienced crew lead to oversee permanent and on-call staff for the Denver Mountain Parks Operations and Facility Management program. Established over a century ago in 1912, the Denver Mountain Parks consists of 14,000 acres of parks and open space across four counties outside of Denver’s municipal boundary. The Mountain Parks system boasts a wide array of parks, historic structures, bison herds, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Buffalo Bill’s grave and museum, water resources, wildlife habitat, trails, and a variety of recreational activities ranging from the alpine environment of Mount Blue Sky to the plains ecosystem of Daniels Park.

This critical position is a key member of the Denver Mountain Parks team and will ensure that all parks and facilities are safe, clean, and welcoming; that work is carried out safely and effectively; and that management goals are supported and advanced. This position will oversee a team that may include maintenance technicians, utility workers, parks seasonal laborers, and occasional youth corps. Specific responsibilities include planning assigned projects, directing fieldwork, supervising staff, ensuring safety, interfacing with contractors, and providing recommendations to management. This position will oversee weekend operations.

Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Leadership

• Lead and supervise employees involved in the operation, maintenance, and/or repair of Denver Mountain Parks facilities and infrastructure
• Plan, organize, schedule, assign, and evaluate the work of staff members
• Review, develop, and modify work plans, methods, and procedures, determine work priorities, and develop work schedules to provide adequate staff coverage for a program that operates 7 days per week. Provide work instruction, assist employees with difficult and/or unusual assignments and encourage innovation
• Resolve problems, mediate conflicts encountered during daily operations, determine appropriate solutions, and promote teamwork
• Develop goals, document performance, provide performance feedback and formally evaluate the work of direct reports

Operations and Facility Management

• Direct daily workload for direct reports and prioritize assignments
• May be assigned to manage program areas such as fleet, fuel management, waste removal, utility locates, wells and taps, etc.
• Supervise and participate in snow removal operations
• Plan and execute maintenance of paved and unpaved roads and parking lots
• Implement safety standards and develop procedures to ensure compliance with safety requirements
• Evaluate new equipment, materials, and techniques used in the operation, construction, maintenance, and repair of Denver Mountain Parks facilities, infrastructure, and equipment
• Learn and implement historic preservation best practices
• Support bison management operations and maintenance of handling facilities
• Ensure all work is carried out in a manner appropriate to a natural setting, taking into consideration viewsheds, vegetation management, forestry, and wildlife needs

Administration

• In collaboration with the Denver Mountain Parks Manager, develop short and long-term workplans and project budgets, and work closely with administrative support staff to expend and track budgets according to city policy
• Support annual facility assessments, document facility conditions, and develop workplans to address deficiencies
• Prepare work records and reports
• Monitor contracts to ensure compliance with requirements and verify that contractors have met contract goals
• Obtain quotes and initiate purchase orders and requisitions for large purchases

About You

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working in a parks and open space organization
• Strong field skills in maintenance and operations
• Experience planning projects
• Experience supervising others
• Competency in computer-based skills
• Experience in snow removal operations
• Experience with livestock handling facilities and processes
• A love of parks and public lands

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
• Experience: Three (3) years of experience as a member of a crew performing a wide variety of construction, maintenance, and repair work
• Licensures/Certification(s): Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Requires a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL "B") with appropriate endorsements within 6 months of hire. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
• Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until June 27th, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than June 27th, 2024 at midnight

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CJ1869 Crew Lead

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$26.57 - $41.18

Starting Pay

$26.57 – $33.88/hour based on experience and education

Agency

Parks and Recreation

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