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As the world’s premier wildlife conservation organization, WCS has a long track record of achieving innovative, impactful results at scale. We run field programs spanning 60 countries and the entire ocean. We build on a unique foundation: Our reach is global; we discover through best-in-class science; we protect through work on the ground with local and indigenous people; we inspire through our world-class zoos, aquarium, and education programs; and we leverage our resources through partnerships and powerful policy influence. Our more than 4,000 diverse, passionately committed team members in New York City and around the world work collectively to achieve our conservation mission.\nPosition Summary\nTo effectively, efficiently and safely manage the staff of the Operations Department at the Zoo; provide oversight and direction to the department working throughout the park to maintain and effect repairs on the facility's buildings, exhibits, animal holding areas, office spaces, classrooms and public pathways and grounds. Candidate must be a team leader and team builder, able to direct multiple activities at once, provide supervision, guidance and follow-up as necessary. Must have the ability to prioritize jobs and work assignments; be able to work effectively with other department heads in carrying out the principal functions of the Operations Department. He/she must be committed to creating and maintaining a positive guest experience throughout the Zoo.\nPrincipal Responsibilities\nDirect the O & M department's function throughout the Zoo in performing facility maintenance and repairs. These activities include construction, demolition, alteration, repair, modification and routine maintenance of the facilities and grounds, including roads, paths, fences, buildings, building systems, exhibits, equipment, and water features.\n\nDirect the O & M department's function throughout the zoo in maintaining park cleanliness and safety including trash removal, snow removal, cleaning pathways and seating areas, maintaining storm drainage structures, general housekeeping in public and office spaces, and cleaning/stocking of all restroom facilities.\n\nAssure that the O&M department operates efficiently and productively to complete tasks with a consistent high level of quality. Ensure that the department acts in accordance with WCS policies and procedures and that its activities are not detrimental to the health and well being of the animals housed at the facility.\n\nOversee and monitor O&M department expenditures to assure adherence to approved budget and WCS policies. Prepare the annual O&M operating budget for the Facility Director with intent to discover redundancies, create savings and improve production.\n\nMaintain established standards of safety for the Operations staff, the visiting public and all WCS staff members working at Prospect Park Zoo.\n\nEnsure that a high standard of park cleanliness be maintained at the facility at all times.\n\nProvide direction and supervision to contractors, technicians and vendors engaged in work at Prospect Park Zoo. Provide coordination and general oversight with Parks staff, contractors, technicians, and vendors engaged in work in the area around the zoo that may impact zoo access, operations, or safety.\n\nAct with the Safety Director to coordinate safety, OSHA compliance and training for O&M staff and work with the Environmental Compliance Specialist to assure adherence to environmental regulations as needed. Ensure that all O & M staff complete necessary training and certifications in order to fully perform work responsibilities effectively and safely. Maintain updated documentation of all completed training and certifications.\n\nProvide reports as required and when requested by Facility Director or Director of City Zoos Operations and Maintenance\n\nCommunicate and coordinate activities with other departments within the Zoo and the other WCS facilities as necessary and as directed.\n\nRepresent the Operations Department at internal meetings and external meetings with outside agencies and other local cultural institutions. 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