Hudson County - Assistant Director Of Parks

Assistant Director, Division of Parks
The County of Hudson is seeking an individual for Assistant Director, Division of Parks. Education
Requirements: Graduation from a four (4) year course at an accredited college or university with a major
course of study in any of the following - horticulture, forestry, landscape architecture or environmental
sciences. Experience Requirements: A minimum of three (3) years of management experience involving
planning the care and maintenance of large tracts of land, including the planting and caring of flowers,
shrubbery and other plants, the improvements to and maintenance of public recreation facilities and the
preparation and administration of budgets. A Master’s Degree in any of the above mentioned fields can
substitute for one (1) year experience. Knowledge & Abilities: Administrative and management
capabilities as well as scientific and technical knowledge need to plan, organize and direct the protection,
development and utilization of parkland. Knowledge of the equipment and methods used in caring for
park facilities and the operation of various types of park machinery. Ability to plan, budget, and supervise
maintenance, planting construction and repair programs at park facilities. Knowledge of the concepts and
techniques of long term park resource use planning and park maintenance strategies, including
coastal/tidelands management and wetlands preservation and maintenance. Ability to provide technical
advice in the course of assignments and instructions to employees. Knowledge of the guidelines,
regulations and requirements of federal and State departments and agencies that are tasked with the
conservation, environmental protection and preservation of park facilities, resources and open space.
The County of Hudson operates under the rules and guidelines of the New Jersey State Civil Service
Commission. As such, this position will be subject to the Civil Service testing procedure. The Civil Service
title is County Park Superintendent.
Interested applicants should submit resume and salary history to:
Elinor Gibney, Personnel Director County of Hudson - 830 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07035 or send it
via email to [email protected] by March 16, 2015.