To: Martin L. Cousineau, Finance Committee Chairperson
From: Barry June, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Parks Request to Establish and Post Budgeted Positions
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval to establish, post, and fill nine (9) positions for Parks and Recreation, budgeted in FYE 2024.
4 - Maintenance Worker II
1 - Park Project Manager
1 - Historic Village Master Mechanic
1 - Parks Operations Manager
1 - Park Maintenance Vacuum Truck Operator
1 - Director of Finance and Park Operations
BACKGROUND:
The proposed positions fulfill the duties and responsibilities set by the Parks and Recreation Commission and County Board to maintain and support the services provided by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Proposed positions lay the groundwork for succession planning in the Parks and Recreation Department. The proposed positions address the current and future needs of the Department, enhance maintenance efforts and abilities, and improve support services and management of park operations and revenue generating facilities.
DISCUSSION:
Parks anticipates the opportunities to be promotional vacancies. There will be no increase in Department position count.
* Maintenance Worker II positions increases knowledge, abilities and skills associated with the maintenance and service of park equipment and buildings, obtaining certifications that benefit the employee as well as the Parks, including Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification, Certified Playground Safety Inspector, and Sawyer Felling and Bucking, and EPA Certification.
* Park Project Manager position will increase abilities and skills associated with the construction of park projects. This position offers additional support services to the park projects team. This position became vacant in FYE 2023 due to a transfer to a part-time position. Parks is seeking to keep this position active FYE 2024.
* Historic Village Master Me...
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