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Workforce Recommendations: <br />1. Develop and implement a workforce development program using the process described above. <br />This process focuses on identifying what knowledge and skills are needed for each position (job <br />analysis), assessing the skill level of personnel, and identifying training that will best fill any <br />competency gaps. <br />a. Based on the Asset Management Classification Task List, Parks can create a list of skills <br />required to keep up with routine maintenance, as well as specialized skill sets that are <br />necessary to plan and manage the technical aspects of Parks operations. <br />Implement a staffing plan consistent with the benchmarking recommendations. This plan <br />should include a more detailed labor needs analysis to determine specific staff types and ratios <br />based on the desired levels of service. <br />3. Ensure job descriptions are based on job needs and include: <br />a. Duties of each position <br />b. Responsibilities of each position <br />c. Tasks of each position; and <br />d. Minimum level of proficiency necessary in the job -related skills, knowledge, abilities, <br />and behaviors (See recommendation below) <br />While understanding the complete maintenance needs of Parks is critical to on -going success, to <br />begin completing the job descriptions, Parks could start with the least -skilled job descriptions <br />for each sub -area (Forestry, Irrigation, Horticulture, etc.), then develop job descriptions for the <br />positions requiring the most technical skill sets (the Forester, Playground Inspectors, <br />Department Heads, etc.). As the department matures, there will be a need to create job <br />descriptions for additional layers of labor and management. <br />4. Implement a succession planning process that builds off Parks workforce development plan. <br />This process can help develop and sustain a workforce that embodies the knowledge, skills, and <br />organizational capabilities required to effectively manage Parks in the future. The succession <br />plan should utilize the workforce development plan to build your workforce for the future. <br />Succession plans should start with the end in mind when considering training plans. <br />City of Louisville Parks Department January 16, 2023 <br />Summary of Findings Page 29 <br />