Assistant Beach Director
Edgartown, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
Assistant Beach Director | $28.17-$37.06
The Town of Edgartown is seeking an Assistant Beach Director to support the daily operation and management of Town beaches. This full-time, 40-hour/week position performs a combination of technical and field-based work, including inspecting beaches for safety and compliance with Town bylaws, coordinating routine maintenance of facilities, signage, boardwalks, and over-sand vehicle (OSV) corridors, and assisting with the installation and removal of seasonal infrastructure. The role requires regular outdoor work in varying weather conditions, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. A high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid U.S. driver’s license is required. Experience with beach operations, OSV access, and coastal resource management is preferred.
Applications and full job description are available at www.edgartown-ma.us or in the Human Resource Office at Town Hall. Applications will be accepted until 4PM on April 6, 2026. The Town of Edgartown is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit completed applications to HR@edgartown-ma.us
PARKS Assistant Beach Director
DEFINITION Position provides technical, administrative, and laboring work to the Beach Director in managing the beaches and other recreational properties under the jurisdiction of the Parks and Recreation Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Possess the ability to explain applicable statutes and by-laws that regulate parking and beach access, use of Town of Edgartown regulated beach recreational areas; advise individuals on specific state laws, town by-laws, codes and rules or regulations regarding such use or access; issue verbal warnings to violators;
Communicate orally and in writing effectively to co-workers, superiors, the general public, other town departments, other governmental agencies and others;
May be required to attend meetings and participate in discussions on matters affecting Park Department programs;
Inspect, or be responsible for assigning staff to inspect, Town of Edgartown staffed beaches daily to ensure compliance with safety, town by-laws and other regulations;
Inspect and perform routine maintenance of Town owned equipment and facilities;
Assist in planning for, installation, and subsequent removal of OSV corridor fencing and installation of suitable habitat symbolic fencing;
Provide limited enforcement of beach rules and regulations; contact appropriate authorities as needed for assistance;
Install and perform routine maintenance of signage, pedestrian boardwalks and walkways, interpretive signs and alike;
Perform a variety of related duties.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED Under general direction, employee assists with plans and prioritizes the majority of routine day-to-day operations. The employee is expected to solve most problems of detail or unusual situations by adapting methods or interpreting instructions accordingly. Works under the administrative direction of the Beach and Recreation Director and the Parks Administrator in accordance with established town policies and applicable state and laws and regulations.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED Employee may assist with analyzing program objectives, determining the various departmental work operations needed to achieve them, estimating staff resources required, reporting periodically on the achievement and status of the program objective; and recommending new goals. Employee may also recommend changes in day-to-day operations and may assist in developing plans for achieving short and long-range objectives. At times the employee may delegate authority to subordinates and hold them responsible for the performance of their unit’s work. The employee may also be called upon to review work in terms of accomplishment of program objectives and prepare progress reports.
ACCOUNTABILITY Employee is accountable for their and their subordinates' work. Consequences of errors, missed deadlines or poor judgement could result in excessive costs, delay of service delivery, or legal repercussions, threaten the safety of the environment, natural resources, health and safety of the public and cause adverse public relations and opinions.
JUDGMENT The work requires examining, analyzing and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems, situations or transactions, and determining actions to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practices. Guidelines include a large body of policies, practices and precedents which may be complex or conflicting, at times. Judgment is used in analyzing specific situations to determine appropriate actions. Requires a basic understanding of state and local regulations, guidelines or recommendations.
COMPLEXITY The work consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts, practices and specialized techniques relating to a professional or technical field. Assignments typically involve evaluation and of factors, conditions or unusual circumstances; inspecting, testing or evaluating compliance with established standards or criteria; gathering, analyzing and evaluating facts or data using specialized fact-finding techniques; or determining the methods to accomplish the work.
NATURE AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS Relationships are primarily with co-workers, the public, groups and/or individuals such as peers from other organizations, and representatives of professional organizations involving frequent explanation, discussion of practices, procedures, regulations or guidelines in order to coordinate work efforts, or assisting superiors and managing partners in the resolution of operating problems. More than ordinary courtesy, tact and diplomacy may be required to resolve complaints or deal with hostile, uncooperative or uninformed persons.
CONFIDENTIALITY Employee has access to limited sensitive and confidential information in the performance of their duties and is expected to treat it as such.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School diploma or GED, with supervisory experience. Knowledge of operations of beaches with OSV and pedestrian access and listed and non-listed shorebirds a plus. Additional training or education preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS Must have basic knowledge of all applicable state, local and regulations guidelines and recommendations and/or the ability to defer to supervisors or other departments or organizations assisting in beach management operations.
Must have the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Must be able to operate office equipment; work effectively with the public and town departments.
Must have the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously; manage programs and activities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is frequently performed outdoors, with exposure to various weather conditions. Administrative tasks are conducted in an office. Incumbent may be required to work beyond normal business hours and/or on weekends or days off during cyclic periods. May be called out for emergencies.
PHYSICAL, MOTOR, AND VISUAL SKILLS Physical Skills
The work involves sitting, standing, walking and stooping. May be required to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds. When in the field it is required to traverse various topographies.
Motor Skills
Duties are largely mental rather than physical, but the job may occasionally require minimal motor skills for activities such as moving objects, using office equipment, including but not limited to telephones, personal computers, handheld technology, and other office equipment.
Visual Skills
Visual demands require routinely reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes.
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The Town of Edgartown is seeking an Assistant Beach Director to support the daily operation and management of Town beaches. This full-time, 40-hour/week position performs a combination of technical and field-based work, including inspecting beaches for safety and compliance with Town bylaws, coordinating routine maintenance of facilities, signage, boardwalks, and over-sand vehicle (OSV) corridors, and assisting with the installation and removal of seasonal infrastructure. The role requires regular outdoor work in varying weather conditions, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. A high school diploma or equivalent, and a valid U.S. driver’s license is required. Experience with beach operations, OSV access, and coastal resource management is preferred.
Applications and full job description are available at www.edgartown-ma.us or in the Human Resource Office at Town Hall. Applications will be accepted until 4PM on April 6, 2026. The Town of Edgartown is an equal opportunity employer. Please submit completed applications to HR@edgartown-ma.us
PARKS Assistant Beach Director
DEFINITION Position provides technical, administrative, and laboring work to the Beach Director in managing the beaches and other recreational properties under the jurisdiction of the Parks and Recreation Department.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Possess the ability to explain applicable statutes and by-laws that regulate parking and beach access, use of Town of Edgartown regulated beach recreational areas; advise individuals on specific state laws, town by-laws, codes and rules or regulations regarding such use or access; issue verbal warnings to violators;
Communicate orally and in writing effectively to co-workers, superiors, the general public, other town departments, other governmental agencies and others;
May be required to attend meetings and participate in discussions on matters affecting Park Department programs;
Inspect, or be responsible for assigning staff to inspect, Town of Edgartown staffed beaches daily to ensure compliance with safety, town by-laws and other regulations;
Inspect and perform routine maintenance of Town owned equipment and facilities;
Assist in planning for, installation, and subsequent removal of OSV corridor fencing and installation of suitable habitat symbolic fencing;
Provide limited enforcement of beach rules and regulations; contact appropriate authorities as needed for assistance;
Install and perform routine maintenance of signage, pedestrian boardwalks and walkways, interpretive signs and alike;
Perform a variety of related duties.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED Under general direction, employee assists with plans and prioritizes the majority of routine day-to-day operations. The employee is expected to solve most problems of detail or unusual situations by adapting methods or interpreting instructions accordingly. Works under the administrative direction of the Beach and Recreation Director and the Parks Administrator in accordance with established town policies and applicable state and laws and regulations.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED Employee may assist with analyzing program objectives, determining the various departmental work operations needed to achieve them, estimating staff resources required, reporting periodically on the achievement and status of the program objective; and recommending new goals. Employee may also recommend changes in day-to-day operations and may assist in developing plans for achieving short and long-range objectives. At times the employee may delegate authority to subordinates and hold them responsible for the performance of their unit’s work. The employee may also be called upon to review work in terms of accomplishment of program objectives and prepare progress reports.
ACCOUNTABILITY Employee is accountable for their and their subordinates' work. Consequences of errors, missed deadlines or poor judgement could result in excessive costs, delay of service delivery, or legal repercussions, threaten the safety of the environment, natural resources, health and safety of the public and cause adverse public relations and opinions.
JUDGMENT The work requires examining, analyzing and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems, situations or transactions, and determining actions to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practices. Guidelines include a large body of policies, practices and precedents which may be complex or conflicting, at times. Judgment is used in analyzing specific situations to determine appropriate actions. Requires a basic understanding of state and local regulations, guidelines or recommendations.
COMPLEXITY The work consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts, practices and specialized techniques relating to a professional or technical field. Assignments typically involve evaluation and of factors, conditions or unusual circumstances; inspecting, testing or evaluating compliance with established standards or criteria; gathering, analyzing and evaluating facts or data using specialized fact-finding techniques; or determining the methods to accomplish the work.
NATURE AND PURPOSE OF CONTACTS Relationships are primarily with co-workers, the public, groups and/or individuals such as peers from other organizations, and representatives of professional organizations involving frequent explanation, discussion of practices, procedures, regulations or guidelines in order to coordinate work efforts, or assisting superiors and managing partners in the resolution of operating problems. More than ordinary courtesy, tact and diplomacy may be required to resolve complaints or deal with hostile, uncooperative or uninformed persons.
CONFIDENTIALITY Employee has access to limited sensitive and confidential information in the performance of their duties and is expected to treat it as such.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High School diploma or GED, with supervisory experience. Knowledge of operations of beaches with OSV and pedestrian access and listed and non-listed shorebirds a plus. Additional training or education preferred; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS Must have basic knowledge of all applicable state, local and regulations guidelines and recommendations and/or the ability to defer to supervisors or other departments or organizations assisting in beach management operations.
Must have the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Must be able to operate office equipment; work effectively with the public and town departments.
Must have the ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously; manage programs and activities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is frequently performed outdoors, with exposure to various weather conditions. Administrative tasks are conducted in an office. Incumbent may be required to work beyond normal business hours and/or on weekends or days off during cyclic periods. May be called out for emergencies.
PHYSICAL, MOTOR, AND VISUAL SKILLS Physical Skills
The work involves sitting, standing, walking and stooping. May be required to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds. When in the field it is required to traverse various topographies.
Motor Skills
Duties are largely mental rather than physical, but the job may occasionally require minimal motor skills for activities such as moving objects, using office equipment, including but not limited to telephones, personal computers, handheld technology, and other office equipment.
Visual Skills
Visual demands require routinely reading documents for general understanding and analytical purposes.
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