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not have staff resources to dedicate to park maintenance due to maintenance requirements at other County buildings and facilities. • As indicated in the chart above, the County's park development plans involve several additional park facilities coming on-line in the near future. As these new facilities open, park operation and maintenance will be crucial in providing safe, clean, and well-kept parks for County residents. • The combination of present and planned new facilities creates a need for outdoor recreation facility and natural resource management. The two positions outlined below - Parks Services Technician and Parks Services Assistant - would provide the staff resources to address the identified needs. • This is just one possible configuration to address the identified needs. The County presently is recruiting for the new Recreation and Parks Management Director position approved by the Board in March 2002. Once hired, the Recreation and Parks Management Director would advise on the specific staffing configuration for park maintenance and operation and staff would present specific position proposals to the Commissioners during the first half of fiscal year 2002-03. Once the positions are established, the Recreation and Parks Management Director would be responsible for the hiring of the new staff. The funds recommended allow for hiring of new staff in January 2003. Park Services Technician Purpose: • Implement and adhere to a maintenance plan for park sites, including open space, athletic fields, play areas, trails, and picnic areas. • Operate appropriate equipment, such as mowers and tractors, required to maintain the athletic fields and active program areas. • Schedule regular park services such as controlling litter and trash, servicing picnic shelters and restrooms, and assisting with equipment setup for special events. • Supervise temporary staff or volunteers in the operations of the facilities, including, but not limited to, maintenance of the athletic fields, maintenance/repair of nature trail surfaces, and consistent opening and closing of the entrance gates at each facility. • Assist the Park Services Director and the staff of Environment Resource and Conservation Department (ERCD) to ensure that facilities are constructed and maintained properly and that public access issues are addressed. • Serve as the Recreation and Parks Department liaison to the Community Park Watch groups. 9