Head of Park Operations, Streets and Parks Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Operations Manager, Garden
Work model On location
Application due date 8 October 2024
Are you the one? Umeå municipality is growing and our ambitions are high.
Now we are looking for you who want to help shape tomorrow's Umeå!
Streets and Parks plans, builds, develops and manages the municipality's public outdoor environments. This includes streets and squares, parks and green areas. We work to ensure that the city is well-maintained, beautiful, safe and accessible - all for a well-functioning and pleasant everyday life for all the municipality's residents. Our goal is to contribute to a safe, secure and long-term sustainable society with good living environments. We strive for an organization characterized by diversity because we know that differences enrich.
Due to a retirement, we are now looking for a key player who can contribute to developing Umeå's green structure and public places, a committed and experienced operational area manager for park management for our operations in central Umeå. Are you the person we are looking for?
Your tasks
As one of two Operational Area Managers, you will have a key role within the Operations Department at Gator och Parker. You and your closest colleague, the Operations Manager for Streets, work closely together and collaborate a lot between your work groups in staff planning over the season, work environment management and strategic development. Together with other managers and colleagues, you will ensure the efficient and sustainable operation and development of the municipality's parks and residential nature
As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing and organizing the work of the parks administration's operations staff. You will lead a team of 20 full-time employees, including two operations coordinators who will provide operational support in your daily work. In high season, the staff is increased by about 10 seasonal workers. The group is divided into teams and works on a regional and seasonal basis. You manage, distribute and develop the work and have financial, health and safety and personnel responsibilities. There may be some form of standby duty.
We offer you
An important assignment that has great significance for individuals and the image of Umeå.
A fantastic job, where you make a difference every day and have great variety throughout the year.
A dedicated team of employees where there is focus, commitment and care.
A range of benefits that you as an employee of Umeå municipality can take part in. Read more here.
About you
We are looking for a responsive, clear and present leader who actively encourages employees' skills development, participation and sense of responsibility in the work. You have a good sense of service and quality, want to create benefits for citizens and understand how important your work is for the image of Umeå.
You have previous experience as a manager with personnel, budget and operational responsibility, preferably in park management, horticulture or similar activities. It is an advantage if you are a trained horticultural engineer or have other relevant higher education. Experience in the green sector is also an advantage.
You enjoy working in collaboration with others and you have experience of coordinating work with other units or departments. You have good structure in your work and you are able to plan, prioritize and work to deadlines.
A B driving license is required.
We welcome your application! You can either attach your CV and personal letter or fill in your details in the application form.
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About Umeå municipality
Umeå municipality is the region's largest employer with over 13,000 employees. The municipality has around 440 managers and the operations are divided into eight administrations. Our jobs and our values are based on citizen focus, openness, trust and continuous improvement. Umeå is a cultural city in constant development. To meet the target of 200,000 inhabitants by 2050, we need more people working for growth and welfare. We know that diversity enriches and welcome everyone to apply for jobs with us. Over the next ten years, we will be hiring around a thousand people every year. Do you want to join us?
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