TEXT--Operations Flashcards
THIS plan includes…
(1) Short and long-term priorities
(2) Agency goals/policies
(3) FACILITY ASSESSMENT data
(4) Agency INVENTORIES
(5) SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC DATA
(6) Asset DEFICIENCIES
(p. 73)
Comprehensive Plan (Think SWOT)
THIS type of plan is a subset of the Comprehensive Plan and includes…
(1) Focus on SPECIFIC PHYSICAL ASSETS, including land use and park/facility DEVELOPMENT PLANS
(2) Typically UPDATED EVERY 10 YRS
(3) Data-driven
(p. 73)
Master Plan (Think 10-year master development plan)
THIS type of plan includes…
(1) DEVELOPMENT/REVISION OF AGENCY MISSION/VISION
(2) Assessment of internal/external ISSUES/TRENDS derived from data
(3) List of mission-driven GOALS/OBJECTIVES
(4) Plan for achieving goals/objectives
(p. 73)
Strategic Plan (Think strategic, mission-driven goals/objectives)
Reviewing an agency’s schedule of _______ debt is crucial in assisting with capital improvement programs. (p. 74)
Outstanding bonded
A schedule of outstanding bonded debt often includes what 5 things? (p. 74)
(1) Description of all debt issued by agency
(2) Purpose for issuing debt
(3) Issue date and maturity dates
(4) Amount outstanding at end of FY
(5) Amount of principal and interest to be paid in upcoming FY
A _______ schedule lists agency parks/facilities/major equipment and should be considered part of a long-term (> 5 yrs) financial plan to forecast spending. (p. 74)
Capital Outlays
When working with contractors/concessionaires, a contract should be developed outlining what 3 things? (p. 74)
Scope of duty
Agency oversight
Performance standards
When monitoring performance of contractors/concessionaires, THIS approach considers reports submitted by the contractor/concessionaire on topics such as number of programs, attendance, revenue/expenses, problems, accomplishments, and future activities. (p. 76)
Progress report review
When monitoring performance of contractors/concessionaires, THIS approach utilizes a rating instrument with space provided to comment on quality/quantity of services. This approach may be carried out with/without the contractor’s knowledge by internal or external staff or volunteers (p. 76)
Inspections
When monitoring performance of contractors/concessionaires, THIS approach requires seeking/addressing complaints. (p. 76)
Complaint review
When monitoring performance of contractors/concessionaires, THIS approach requires collecting user surveys on perceived program quantity/quality (p. 76)
End user satisfaction review
INTERNAL customer service is facilitated by what 4 things? (p. 78)
(1) Provide info needed to do the job
(2) Convey agency values to staff
(3) Coordination of organizational systems (aiding in effective internal communication)
(3) Crisis communication procedures
In delivering EXTERNAL customer service, it is important to remember these 3 elements influencing customer quality perceptions. (p. 78)
(1) Expectations (perceived agency reputation, prior experiences, marketing materials, and word-of-mouth)
(2) Relationship between expectations and actual experience
(3) Post-experience reflection
Successful EXTERNAL customer service training should include what 5 things? (p. 78)
(1) Environment promoting agency commitment/support among employees
(2) Clearly defined customer base (customer’s facility, services, and expectations should be reviewed)
(3) Eval of current service quality in all service areas
(4) Development of a service improvement plan (including objectives, performance standards, etc.)
(5) Continual monitoring/assessment of service levels among customers and staff
Name 5 registration methods. (p. 79)
(1) Walk-in
(2) Mail-in
(3) Telephone
(4) Fax-in
(5) Web-based
The EPA encourages agencies to implement waste reduction procedures through what 3 practices? (p. 82)
(1) Waste prevention (agency produces less wast/toxic waste)
(2) Recycling
(3) Composting
What are the 14 best practices the US Dept of Energy encourages agencies to adopt? (p. 83)
(1) Energy efficiency goals in strategic plan
(2) Energy management plan (purchasing clean energy, replacing old equipment/systems, and operating energy consuming equipment properly)
(3) Energy accounting system (locates areas for saving/ measures success)
(4) Adequate qlty/qnty maintenance staff
(5) Ongoing staff training
(6)
What are the 14 best practices the US Dept of Energy encourages agencies to adopt? (p. 83)
(1) Energy efficiency goals in strategic plan
(2) Energy management plan
(3) Energy accounting system (locates areas for saving/measures success)
(4) Adequate maintenance staff
(5) Ongoing staff training
(6) Contracts addressing energy efficiency
(7) Equipment use/maintenance documentation
(8) Diagnostic tools to address maintenance needs
(9) Regular assessments of operation/maintenance practices
(10) Understanding of equipment’s automatic control features
(11) Turn off lights/equipment when possible
(12) Track major equipment performance and compare to expectations
According to the the US Dept of Energy, an agency energy management plan should include what 3 things? (p. 83)
(1) Purchasing clean energy
(2) Replacing old equipment/systems
(3) Operating energy-consuming equipment properly
What does “LEED” stand for? Who established it and when? (p. 85)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design; est. by the US Green Building Council in 1993
Depending upon the external review, sites may be eligible for one of what 3 levels of LEED certification? (p. 85)
Silver, gold, or platinum
Completed at scheduled intervals or in response to facility user requests, THESE are activities that preserve/improve the appearance of a facility or equipment. (p. 86)
Routine maintenance
Stripping and waxing floors, painting walls, changing furnace filters, adjusting doors, and changing light bulbs in difficult locations are all examples of… (p. 86)
Routine maintenance
Routine maintenance is often driven by what 3 things? (p. 86)
(1) Seasons
(2) Experience
(3) User preference