Open Space Parks Crew Lead – Denver Parks & Recreation

City and County of Denver • Denver, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Denver Parks and Recreation is seeking an Open Spaces Crew Lead to perform lead work over a crew involved in Denver’s Open Spaces and natural areas maintenance operations. This is a great opportunity for a budding leader to build on their leadership and Open Space management skills while contributing to the resiliency and sustainability of the city’s natural resources!

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate
• Three (3) years of experience as a member of a crew performing a wide variety of construction, maintenance, and repair work
• Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
• Completion of the Office of Human Resources' supervisory training courses prior to the end of the probationary period.
• Acquisition of a Qualified Supervisor Pest Control Certificate in Rangeland Pest Control (107) and Turf Pest Control (206) prior to the end of the probationary period.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with noxious weed management, GIS, and native restoration work
• Experience with equipment operation (e.g. trailers, chainsaws, mowers, tractors, seeders, and pesticide application equipment)
• Experience coordinating and leading landscape maintenance teams
• Ability to obtain a Qualified Supervisor Pest Control Certificate in Rangeland Pest Control (107) and Turf Pest Control (206) for application of restricted chemicals from the Colorado Department of Agriculture by the end of probation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform noxious weed management practices including applying herbicides, as well as a variety of mechanical and cultural techniques
• Operate and maintain hand tools, small power tools and other equipment including mowers, string trimmers, chainsaws, tractors, backpack sprayers and UTV mounted sprayers
• Lead and work in the field with a crew that performs parks maintenance tasks and operations in support of Denver’s Open Spaces
• Train employees in the day-to-day procedures of the work unit and proficiency in individual knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to work tasks
• Oversee work to ensure quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of unit activities and output
• Implement safety standards, ensure compliance, and prepare work records and reports; responsible for overseeing the safety of employees during work operations and making swift and sound judgements to sustain safety
• Resolve problems, mediate conflicts encountered during daily operations, determine appropriate solutions, and promote teamwork; receive formal and informal grievances and conduct preliminary discussions for settlement when necessary
• Encourage regular communication with and inform staff or relevant stakeholders of necessary business issues and their impact on the organization
• Interact with the public in a courteous and respectful manner; form strong and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Plan and perform natural and soft surface trail maintenance
• Assist in conducting hiring interviews and selecting candidates for job openings
• Develop goals, document performance, provide performance feedback and formally evaluate the work of employees; provide reward and recognition for proper and efficient performance and assist staff in continual improvement and goal achievement

Benefits

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year
• 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED