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The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) is searching for an accomplished dynamic leader to serve as its Chief of Maintenance and Skilled Trades (MAST). The Chief of MAST, under the direction of the Assistant General Manager of Operations, directs the complex management and maintenance of over 550 buildings and structures, 1,300+ miles of paved and natural surface roads and trails in two counties, a complex network of utilities and over 850 vehicles and pieces of specialized equipment.
The Chief of MAST directly supervises eight staff members with overall responsibility and oversight of 97 employees, including managers, supervisors, analysts, mechanics, carpenters, electricians, plumbers, painters, heavy equipment operators, specialty trades staff, sanitation and recycling staff, project managers and coordinators, rangers, park craft specialists and administrative support staff. The Chief of MAST also oversees and shares oversight responsibilities for the department that provides EBRPD’s public works functions, including several key programs including the Park District’s ADA access improvements program, districtwide green fleet initiatives,workorder and asset management, encroachment permits, and contract administration.
The Chief of MAST serves as a senior manager reporting to the Assistant General Manager of Operations. The Chief of MAST provides direct management oversight of the Maintenance and Skilled Trades Department under the Operations Division, which includes five distinct programs that include: Roads and Trails, Sanitation and Recycling, Small Trails, Skilled Trades, Fleet, Water Utility Maintenance, Sanitation/Recycling Services and Major Maintenance. In addition to trade workers, the Chief of MAST also supervises a small team of analysts.
This position manages approximately a $33 million budget, including both operating and project budgets.This position ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, codes and standards; and oversees the response to potential public operational or maintenance emergencies, as well as disasters caused by fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural events.This position may represent the Park District as required before the Board of Directors, or at governmental and or public meetings.
Additionally, the Chief of MAST:
» Manages the Park District’s work request processing system.
» Manages contracts for third party repair contractors and associated projects.
» Develops budget proposals for both capital and operating expenses.
» Oversees the Park District’s deferred maintenance program.
» Assists with the planning of new parks and facilities by forecasting additional costs for maintenance, repair, and vehicles.
» Works collaboratively with external agencies and community interest groups.
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