The Town of New Castle seeks qualified and energetic applicants with strong management skills for the position of Parks Manager. This highly responsible position provides management and hands-on support to enhance the operations, maintenance and capital improvement activities for the Town of New Castle parks and gardens. Job duties include developing and managing an annual agronomic program, a tree maintenance program, and a noxious weed program. On the job training is available to the right candidate. The Parks Manager also assists with long range capital planning, budgeting, special events preparation, and snow removal. The Town’s Park System consists of approximately 50 acres of irrigated turf and several more acres of native public open space. The Parks Manager supervises one of the largest departments within public works, including a full-time staff of three and a seasonal staff of four. Candidates should have knowledge of turf grass maintenance, irrigation maintenance, staff scheduling, and construction supervision. $34/hr.+ DOQ. Full time/year round. Excellent benefit package. How to Apply: For more information, visit the Town’s web page at www.newcastlecolorado.org. Send resume by email to jwenzel@newcastlecolorado.org; or mail to: John Wenzel, PO Box 90, New Castle, CO 81647. Current and Future Capital Project Opportunities: Landscaping of a new round-a-bout Construction of four new pickleball courts Construction of a river rapids water park Redesign and construction of Burning Mountain Park. Additional Benefits: Vacation: Accrues at 10 days per year during the first year of employment and increases one day per year of employment up to a maximum of 20 days per year. Holidays: 10 paid days per year. Floating Holiday: Employees receive one floating holiday in each anniversary year after completing 365 calendar days of employment. Sick Leave: Accrues at one day per month. Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: The Town pays 100% of the employee’s premium and 75% of all eligible dependent’s premium. Life Insurance: $25,000 for the employee. Cafeteria Plan: Employees are allowed to purchase Aflac products and to set aside pretax dollars for out-of-pocket medical expenses and dependent care expenses. Retirement Plan: Employees are required to contribute 4% of their wages to the 401(a) Retirement Plan. The Town matches this amount dollar-for-dollar and the employee is vested in the Town’s match over a five-year period. Fulltime employees may also elect to contribute additional dollars to a 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan.

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New Castle, CO 81647