Manager - Landscape Management Section 3

Central Park Conservancy•Meadow, TX

2d•$112,000 - $143,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager leads, administers, and manages an assigned section of Central Park’s landscape grounds as part of the broader Park Operations team. Under the general direction of the Director of Landscape Management, the Manager oversees landscapes and plant beds according to departmental standards and best practices, and develops plans for plant health care, site maintenance, and improvements, including cultivation, pruning, weeding, removals, transplants, and plant selections. The role works across departments and with other Park Operations managers. The Manager supervises Assistant Managers, Forepersons, Gardeners, and Groundskeepers; plans and monitors section work; coordinates schedules and priorities; supports staff development and performance; and collaborates with Conservancy departments, NYC Parks, and other city agencies. The role develops and tracks annual work plans and budgets, establishes work procedures, oversees safety training, and uses computer-based systems for budget control, scheduling, timekeeping, and inspections. Related duties include managing supplies and equipment, coordinating trash removal, responding to administrative requests, and managing emergencies such as storms and snow events. This is a full-time, exempt, in-person, on-site position. The schedule is 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. The salary range is $112,000–$143,200, based on experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related field and 10 years of increasingly responsible landscape-management maintenance experience, including at least 8 years managing and supervising others; alternatively, equivalent education and/or experience, with at least 8 years managing and supervising others in all cases.
Valid driver’s license, which must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Fundamental understanding and knowledge of landscape management using modern practices.
Ability to provide clear, direct oral and written communication.
Ability to think critically, prioritize issues, coordinate multiple projects, and solve problems.
Knowledge of computer equipment, Microsoft Office applications, and management systems.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform heavy physical labor daily in all weather conditions.
Follow safety rules, exercise caution, recognize hazards, alert coworkers to potentially dangerous conditions, and notify a supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Experience in urban parks.

Responsibilities

Lead and organize a team of Assistant Managers, Forepersons, Gardeners, and Groundskeepers in maintaining and renovating landscapes within an assigned section.
Plan, direct, and coordinate the section’s departmental work plan with Assistant Managers and Forepersons, and organize regular staff meetings.
Meet with management and staff to identify and resolve problems efficiently.
Monitor staff productivity, compliance with standards, and work-assignment status using computer-based systems.
Provide regular feedback, mentor staff, address development needs, and support professional growth.
Create schedules and coordinate maintenance priorities with other departments and Section Managers.
Hire, onboard, and conduct annual performance reviews in collaboration with the People & Culture team.
Collaborate with Landscape Management, Landscape Services, Volunteer Management, Park Maintenance, and other Park Operations departments to meet work-plan goals.
Integrate section work with centralized Tree Care, Turf Care, Pest Control, and Fleet Management functions.
Coordinate with CPC departments, including Capital Projects, Design, Construction, Communications, and Development, and disseminate relevant information to employees.
Coordinate with NYC Parks and other city agencies as needed.
Keep the Director of Landscape Management informed about matters affecting the section and Park as a whole.
Create an annual section work plan aligned with departmental goals and the environmental sustainability framework; establish measurements and report progress.
Conduct inspections based on the annual work plan, adjust schedules, and continually monitor and manage section performance.
Establish written work procedures and coordinate with other Section Managers to maintain consistent processes.
Work with the Director of Landscape Management and Safety Manager to implement and annually review safety and work-technique training.
Develop an annual section budget with the Director and other Managers, monitor expenses, and plan future large expenditures for equipment, vehicles, supplies, or contracted services.
Execute purchase requests in accordance with procurement procedures and sustainability guidelines; provide supporting documentation and obtain required bids and quotations.
Use computer-based management systems for budget control, scheduling, timekeeping, and inspections.
Maintain inventory control and proper care of vehicles, tools, equipment, supplies, and staff uniforms.
Ensure trash is removed from landscape areas, gardens, grounds, hardscapes, and facilities in the section; coordinate with Park Maintenance on inspections and unsatisfactory conditions.
Respond to administrative requests in a timely and effective manner.
Respond to and manage emergencies, including storms and snow events.
Perform other duties as assigned.