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• Perform and direct maintenance and operations in order to maximize the appearance and integrity of park structures and landscape -for example, mowing, trimming, planting, establishing ground cover where erosion occurs, and cleaning, painting and repair of picnic pavilions, play structures, picnic tables, park and player benches, restrooms and trash receptacles. • Order or construct and install, maintain, and repair signs and sign system in parks. • Interact with park visitors, explain park policies, and provide a visible presence. • Open and close the facility as the schedule dictates. • Advise on maintenance and operational requirements for all related park facilities. • Adhere to a schedule in the operation of lighting and irrigation systems. • Recognize and correct problems such as excessive wear and drainage issues. • Direct and perform complex field lining layouts for multiple sports and age groups. This new position does not fit into an existing classification in the County's Classification and Pay Plan. Accordingly, it was necessary to review and develop a proposed classification for the position before recruitment and selection of an employee can be undertaken. As the County's Classification & Pay Manager position is currently vacant, the County Manager approved a contract with The MAPS Group to assist Personnel staff in matters pertaining to classification and pay until that permanent position can be filled. Supporting analysis conducted by The MAPS Group (as outlined in the accompanying memo from Principal Pat Thomas), included: • reviewing the duties and responsibilities of the position; ® comparing the duties and responsibilities to existing County positions; and • conducting a market survey (although the available market data was limited because of the relative scarcity of this type of position in other local government jurisdictions). In concurrence with the foregoing analysis, Personnel staff recommend that the new position previously approved by the BOCC be added to the Classification and Pay Plan as "Parks Conservation Specialist/Turfgrass Manager" at Salary Grade 18. Salary Grade 18 has a hiring range of $41,684 - $54,162. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding for this position is included in the approved budget for FY 2007- 08. As outlined in materials previously distributed to the BOCC during June 2007 budget deliberations, the estimated net cost (salary and benefits) of this position is $49,367 for FY 2007-08 and $59,832 for FY 2008-09. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board amend the Classification and Pay Plan to add the new class of Parks Conservation Specialist/Turfgrass Manager at Salary Grade 18.