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ORDINANCE 1234
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By B}enard T.
An ordinance amt .
An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 7607, entiat eir Q;ti"' '
"An ordinance fixing the duties and responsibilities
and the minimum qualifications for the various classes of
positions in the Classified Service of the City,ii
approved February 13, 1935, as amended. This is an emergency ordinance
rendered necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and
safety.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. That, Ordinance No. 7607, approved February 13,
1935, as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended by striking
out the following titles and specifications:
Assistant Recreation Director
Director of Public Recreation
General Park Foreman and City Forester
Play Leaden
Recreation Center Director
Supervisor Mechanical Equipment--Parks
Supervisor Of Municipal Athletics
Supervisor of Recreational Activities;
and, by inserting the following titles and specifications:
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Section 2. This ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency
ordinance rendered necessary for the preservation of the public peace,
health and safety.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from
and after the first day of tl.e first payroll period following its passage,
approval and publication.
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• Title of class:
SUPERINTENDENT I (7
R)BEI Q OF PUBLIC RECREATION
Duties and responsibilities:
Under administrative direction, to serve as executive officer of the
Division of Playgrounds in the Department of Parks, Playgrounds
and Public Buildings, to plan, organize and administer a com-
prehensive and diversified program of public recreation, to direct
and coordinate the activities of the staff, to carry out and control
budgetary, personnel, public relations and related administrative
policy, to provide direction and unity to the division's program and
the staff engaged in carrying it out; and to perform related work as
assigned.
Examples of work performed:
To develop and administer a broad recreational program of activities
and services for children, youth and adults, taking into considera-
tion the resources and needs of the City.
To serve as technical advisor for the Commissioner of Parks, Play-
grounds and Public Buildings in formulating policies regarding
types and schedules of recreational activities, services to be
offered, and the effective and desirable use of facilities.
To meet with interested individuals and groups to discuss program
content and facility requirements and improvements, to interpret
the scope and the purpose of present operations, and to point out
the need for and the areas of expansion and improvement.
To give direction to the staff by defining standards and principles of
operation and by establishing program objectives.
To conduct staff meetings, to instruct in policies and procedures, and
to direct the supervisory staff in this activity.
To prepare and present the annual budget, including support of pro-
posed staffing pattern and other expenditures.
To administer the expenditure of funds.
To confer with other community officials in the interest of cooperative
wide objectives of other youth-serving or recreational agencies
and to coordinate the work of the division with other governmental
or private agencies engaged in the field of recreation.
To represent the department in various civic activities where public
presentation is necessary.
To develop and direct public relations, bureau personnel, and other
administration policies.
To prepare reports, manuals and other documents and to revise and
edit the minutes of meetings.
To have general supervision over the employees of the division.
To study and make recommendations on property acquisitions and
other expansions.
To plan and superintend construction, maintenance and operation of
• play areas, and such other facilities as gymnasia, community
centers, and other recreation facilities.
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• Title of class: /
ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR OF SPORTS AND ATHLETICS
Duties and responsibilities:
Under direction, to assist the Supervisor of Sports and Athletics by
supervising, organizing and directing group, team or league
activities coming under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Playgrounds;
and to perform related work as assigned.
Examples of work performed:
To draw schedules for various sports.
To assign officials, referees, umpires, scorers, and judges for events.
To conduct training sessions and conduct examinations for officials.
To handle grievances and protests. _._
To check scheduled events which are being played to see that officials
are present and properly exercising their duties.
To interest groups and teams to participate and to try to maintain a
competitive equality in the various leagues.
To write advance publicity of sporting events and to report on the
results of events to the newspapers.
To act as announcer at sporting meets.
To keep records, averages and standings of teams.
To check on individual and team eligibility to participate.
To teach, when occasion arises, skills in athletic activities, particularly
to the younger participants.
Minimum qualifications:
College graduation with a major in recreation or physical education.
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Title of class: /
RECREATION CENTER DIRECTOR
Duties and responsibilities:
Under direction, to be in charge of the operation of an indoor
recreation center, recreation building, or a combined indoor
and outdoor center; and to organize and direct the activities of
such centers in accordance with departmental policies; and to
perform related work as assigned.
Examples of work performed:
To demonstrate, teach, and lead recreational activities.
To plan a diversified program of recreational activities.
To enlist, train and supervise volunteer leaders.
To be responsible for buildings, apparatus, equipment and facilities,
and to see that they are properly maintained in a clean and safe
condition.
To supervise assigned assistants and the custodian.
To work with neighborhood groups and agencies in developing pro-
grams and projects.
To render first aid and to maintain discipline.
• Minimum qualifications:
College graduation, with a major in public recreation or education.
(No substitution for education. )
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• Title of class:
RECREATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR
Duties and responsibilities:
Under direction, to supervise the planning and conducting of the
recreational activities at the recreation centers in a given section
of the City; and to perform related work as assigned.
Examples of work performed:
To supervise the planning and organizing of the activities at the
recreational facilities in a designated area.
To supervise employees responsible for the activities at the recreation
centers in a designated area.
To guide assistants in organizing new leisure time activities for adults
and children.
To make personal contacts and to work cooperatively with social,
religious, civic and commercial groups and organizations.
To assist in the training of volunteer leaders.
To supervise the maintenance of property and equipment at the
recreation centers,.
To keep necessary records and to make required reports.
• Minimum qualifications:
College graduation with a major in public recreation education, and
three years' experience as a Recreation Center Director in the
City service. (No substitution for education. )
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• Title of class:
RECREATION LEADER
Duties and responsibilities:
Under supervision, to assist the director of a recreation center in
carrying out the program of the center; to be in charge of a
summer playground or athletic field; and to perform related
work as assigned.
Examples of work performed:
To lead, teach skills and conduct playground activities such as low
organized games, arts and crafts, hikes, nature activities, folk
dancing, group discussion, music, social recreation, drama, or
individual and team games and sports.
To act as club leader.
To assist in organizing special events such as playground circuses,
community nights, pet shows, festivals, socials or dances.
To supervise activities at a sandbox or wading pool or at other
facilities.
To care for equipment, supplies and facilities.
To administer first aid and to maintain order and discipline.
• Minimum qualifications:
High school graduation. Applicants must be not less than nineteen
years of age.
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Title of class:
SHOP SUPERVISOR—PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS •
Duties and responsibilities:
Under direction, to supervise the maintenance and repair of equip-
ment in the Bureau of Parks and in the Bureau of Playgrounds;
and to perform related work as assigned.
Examples of work performed:
To have charge of the parks--Playgrounds garage, shop and stores
building.
To supervise all maintenance and repair work done in the shop, in-
cluding the maintenance and repair of grass cutting units, tractors,
sprayers, etc. ; the sharpening of saws, mowers, axes and other
tools; and the repair of park and playground equipment.
To supervise the alteration of small power-driven equipment to con-
form to special needs.
To supervise the building of concrete park benches and tables.
To make unit cost analyses and to determine budget requirements.
Minimum qualifications:
• Eighth-grade education and five years' experience in the maintenance
and repair of the type of equipment to be supervised.
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Minimum qualifications:
College graduation and a master's degree in public recreation, and
ten years' experience in professional public recreation work, at
least three years of which shall have been in positions equivalent
to that of Recreation District Supervisor. (No substitution for
master's degree. )
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Title of class:
SUPERVISOR OF BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
(PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS)
Duties and responsibilities:
Under direction, to be responsible for the maintenance and repair of
Parks and Playground buildings and facilities; and to perform related
work as assigned.
Examples of work performed:
•To supervise the maintenance and"repair of the exterior of buildings.
To supervise the maintenance and repair of the interior of buildings
including the plumbing, electrical and heating facilities.
To inspect buildings and equipment to determine when repairs and
alterations are necessary.
To estimate the cost f maintenance and repair jobs and write
Cher for.
To assign and direct t e work of plumbers, painters, carpenters,
electricians, and other craftsmen and laborers.
To plan and supervise the custodial work necessary for proper clean-
liness and sanitation of buildings.
To standardize cleaning and maintenance procedures and use of
• cleaning and maintenance materials.
To make up annual work programs and maintain a system of pre-
ventive maintenance.
To make unit cost analyses and to determine budget requirements.
To make periodic inspections to see that the cleaning and maintenance
of buildings and the use of materials are in accordance with
established standards.
To see that the time of all employees is properly accounted for,
safety measures adhered to, and necessary training is accomplished.
Minimum qualifications:
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High school graduation and four years' experience beyond apprentice-
ship as a journeyman carpenter or five years' experience as a
general building contractor.
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• Title of class:
SUPERVISOR OF GROUND MAINTENANCE--
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS {
Duties and responsibilities:
Under direction, to supervise the maintenance of all Park and Play-
ground grounds, trees, and landscaping; to act as City Forester;
and to perform related work as assigned.
Examples of work performed:
To supervise the maintenance of park, play and recreational areas,
ground developments, and landscaping.
To supervise all tree planting, trimming,
removal, bolting, cabling,
and insect control. j
To supervise the planting, fertilizing, care and maintenance of lawns
and grass areas.
To lay out, grade and ark playing fields, tennis courts and other
play areas.
To supervise the construction and maintenance of play equipment,
fences, backstops, signs, walks, and other necessary appurtenances.
To supervise the snow plowing in the parks, parkways, playgrounds,
walks, skating rinks and the necessary sanding and cindering.
• To supervise the necessary spring cleanup and storm-damage cleanup.
To have charge of all golf course maintenance.
To make unit cost analyses and to determine budget requirements.
To see that the time of all employees is properly accounted for, that
safety measures are adhered to, and that necessary training is
accomplished.
Minimum qualifications:
High school graduation and eight years' experience in park or play-
ground maintenance work at least three years of which must have
been in a supervisory position; or college graduation in forestry
and two years' experience in park or playground maintenance or
equivalent.
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• Title of class:
SUPERVISOR OF RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Duties and responsibilities:
Under direction, to plan, organize and direct city-wide and district-
wide recreational programs; to supervise employees responsible for
the activities at the City's playgrounds; to see that playgrounds,
• buildings and facilities are maintained and kept in repair; and to
perform related work as assigned.
Examples of work performed:
To plan, organize and direct pageants, tournaments, etc. in which
recreation center groups participate.
To see that policies and directives of the department are carried out.
To s are wok and time schedules and to recommend personnel
as
To see that areas, facilities and equipment are properly kept and
maintained.
To work cooperatively with community and neighborhood agencies in
the interest of the 'City's recreation program.
To analyze and evaluate reports from subordinates and to prepare
summary reports.
• To assist in laying out recreation centers and athletic and sports
areas, and to recommend improvements in the layout of present
areas.
Minimum qualifications:
College graduation and a master's degree in public recreation, and
five years' experience in professional public recreation work, at
least two years of which shall have been in a responsible supervisory
capacity. (No subeititution for master's degree. )
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• Title of class:
SUPERVISOR OF SPORTS AND ATHLETICS
Duties and responsibilities:
Under direction, to supervise, organize, and direct all group, team
or league activities coming under the jurisdiction of the Bureau
of Playgrounds; to act as program director; and to perform re-
lated work as assigned.
Examples of work performed:
To properly classify all participants in prescribed groups or leagues.
To draw schedules.
To tabulate reports of individual, team and league standings.
To organize and conduct examinations to properly classify and direct
activities of umpires, referees and scorers.
To direct proper publicity in accordance with policies of the daily
newspapers and the demand of the public.
To assist groups in securing proper financial support and the use of
appropriate equipment.
Minimum qualifications:
• College graduation with a major in recreation or physical education,
and three years' experience in organizing, directing or coaching
sports and athletics.
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