The City of Franklin has a vacancy for a PARKS GROUNDS WORKER.
THE POSITION:
Responsible for maintaining all grounds and facilities on park property. Duties require skill in manual work to execute the day to day assignments. Employee works under the direction of the Groundskeeping Crew Chief.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
mowing grass areas with commercial mowers & blowers;
edging, trimming & clearing parkland areas by using chainsaws or specialized tools;
executing day-to-day mowing of all park grounds;
exercising functional & technical decisions, participating in grounds maintenance activities, observing possible safety hazards & reacting accordingly;
executing written daily/weekly schedules;
continually reviewing & refining the methods for providing mowing maintenance services/inspections;
preparing park facilities/grounds for special events;
estimating time, materials, & equipment for jobs assigned;
planning & executing department work orders;
scheduling & performing general maintenance tasks to keep machinery, equipment & tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, & cleaning shop/work areas;
conducting equipment & vehicle inspections as necessary as defined in the Parks Standard Operations of Procedures;
transporting, loading & unloading various equipment & materials;
providing assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
HS diploma (or GED equivalent) required; with one (1) year previous experience and/or training involving grounds keeping, and/or general golf course work. Must possess a valid TN driver’s license.
The City of Franklin does not discriminate based on race, color or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d).
EOE/Drug-free Workplace.
PLANNING/SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR
The City of Franklin has a vacancy for a PLANNING/SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR.
THE POSITION:
Under limited supervision, exercises responsibility for the administration of the Planning and Sustainability Department, managing all departmental operations, planning functions, economic development programs, budget preparation, and policy formation; oversees subdivision and site plan reviews, and acts in an advisory and collaborative capacity for the City, other departments and agencies. Reports to the Assistant City Administrator for Community and Economic Development.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
supervises, directs and evaluates City Planners, Engineers, Planning Associates, clerical staff and other department employees that may be assigned; handles employee concerns and problems, assigns work, counsels, disciplines, and completes employee performance evaluations;
makes recommendations on planning matters to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA), the Franklin Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA), the Franklin Municipal Planning Commission, the other committees and groups, as needed;
advises the Planning Commission pertaining to growth issues related to the City's Long Range Plan;
advises the Planning Commission and BOMA regarding rezoning requests;
makes oral and written presentations to governmental bodies, private organizations, and the public;
guides interactions with developers and the public;
directs staff pertaining to subdivision plan and site plan review;
oversees amendments to the zoning ordinance and the subdivision regulations;
oversees the City’s historic preservation program;
performs related intergovernmental cooperative work with County, State, and Federal agencies;
prepares the Planning and Sustainability Department budget;
serves as secretary for the Planning Commission; represents the Planning and Sustainability Department, the City, or the position of Planning Director on a number of committees and at a number of organizations;
functions as a part of the City’s Administrative Leadership Team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in public administration, urban planning, or business administration required, with a minimum of 6-9 years of progressive planning, land use policy, historic preservation, architecture, research, and supervisory experience; or equivalent which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. AICP certification required, or must be able to obtain within 1 year of employment.
The City of Franklin does not discriminate based on race, color or national origin in federal or state sponsored programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d).
