511 - Cannery Manager - City of Brownsville (TX) : Job Details

Title: 511 - Cannery Manager

Organization: PARDS: Recreation

Department: Recreation

Location: PARD City Plaza

Rate of Pay: $47,253.96

Job Summary

The Cannery Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations and maintenance of Linear Park, Dean Porter Park, the Cannery and other local PARD properties. The role involves planning and executing events, managing vendor relations, ensuring site safety and cleanliness, and supervising staff. The Manager will assist in budget preparation, coordinates volunteer projects, and promotes community activities.

Competencies

* Customer Service

* Cultural Competence Interpersonal Awareness

* Dependable & Trustworthy

* Effective Communication

* Problem Solving

* Conflict Management

* Leadership

* Decision Making

* Time & Project Management

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

* Plans, assigns, schedules, supervises, and monitors the work of personnel: responsible for the selection, supervision, discipline, training, and development of staff.

* Assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, coordinates, and supervises a variety of programs, events, farmer's market, etc., and ensures the conditions/environment is safe and reports accordingly.

* Responsible for assisting with the creation and implementation of a marketing plan to attract various state, regional, national, and international events; attending conferences/conventions as needed.

* Use evidenced based decision making from analysis of various evaluation methods i.e., industry trend reports, Cannery, Dean Porter Park, and Linear Park usage data, demographic data, tourism data, etc. to identify the needs and trends for existing and future program offerings.

* Enforces quality control and food safety standards and ensures dated products are stocked and rotated properly.

* Conducts on-the-job training, instructing in use of tools and equipment, and demonstrating procedures.

* Provides customer service-oriented attitude by greeting customers, answering questions, and responding to customer complaints.

* Maintains clean, safe and sanitary working and shopping environment by adhering to safety procedures.

* Consistently implement PARD program management principles to ensure equitable service delivery, quality delivery, and long-term financial sustainability.

* Fosters the culture and values of the City when interacting and communicating with other City departments, public officials, agencies, community groups, associations, organizations, etc., as a representative of the City.

* Prepares and maintains accurate reports and records in a timely manner; presents reports and presentations regarding events.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree (no experience), or associate's degree plus two years of experience, or high school graduation or GED plus four years of experience.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver's License

Independence & Judgement

Noticeable judgment; must plan for long-term; must recognize and resolve problems and situations through appropriate means applying specific types of procedures to issues without indicated guidance or destination, addresses issues that need attention, etc.; involves freedom in selection of work methods among approved routines, setting of priorities, or sequencing of tasks within established schedules

Initiative & Ingenuity

General guidelines: requires a lot of interpretation and non-standard responses to varied situations; have to figure out where to go for answers (not all sitting there in procedures manual); must take multiple factors into account; some control over priorities.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Organizes, plans, and controls the work of assigned employees; coaches and advises staff on job performance; responsible for disciplinary actions; participates in hiring and discharge interviews and/or recommendations on hiring and discharge are given substantial weight.

Financial Responsibility

Orders and picks up supplies (usually not more than $200.00); posts transactions but does not directly handle checks or cash; sends invoices for billing.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues

Physical Demands

Mostly moderate and fairly steady active physical exertion; may require brief periods of heavy muscular exertion, such as standing, lifting, moving, pulling, pushing, etc. (e.g., light equipment operator, groundskeeper, park maintenance workers, etc.).

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; responsible for handing out to and retrieving property/equipment from employees and keeping inventory; use of City vehicle

Working Conditions

Fair inside or outside conditions; exposure to disagreeable conditions is brief or otherwise insignificant; space problems; only occasional situations that place the employee in a stressful environment.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.

The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.

Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.

The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.

Starting in fiscal year 2025, employees will have access to flexible scheduling options as part of our commitment to work-life balance.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.