PARK GROUNDS IMPROVEMENT SUPERVISOR II (SR-24) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu (HI)-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Honolulu, HI
5,001-10,000 employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
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The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), Division of Urban Forestry, Horticulture Services Branch, Nursery and Landscape Section, is looking to hire a Park Grounds Improvement Specialist II in Honolulu. As a Park Grounds Improvement Supervisor II, you will work under the general supervision of the Horticulture Services Manager and oversee the operations of the Nursery and Landscape Section to include nursery and tree farm operations, street and park tree planting, landscape installation and maintenance, potted plant loan program, and maintenance of the Queen Kapiolani Garden as well as other high profile landscape projects. Be ready to start early since work hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (hours may vary).

  • Plan, supervise, coordinate, and administer the activities of an overall planned nursery and grounds improvement program for all parks, facilities, playgrounds, gardens, streets, medial strips, triangles, malls, interior landscaping, and decorations for City functions and programs.
  • Develop and implement improved landscape construction and maintenance practices and procedures with special emphasis on irrigation systems and horticultural and arboricultural research.
  • Manage landscape construction and renovation projects in collaboration with city departments, contractors, community groups, and government agencies.
  • Coordinate citywide beautification efforts, review landscaping plans, inspect CIP, beautification, landscaping and planting projects, and support community and arboriculture initiatives to meet program goals.
  • Assist with various community events and branch initiatives by providing expertise, plant and equipment supplies, and staff resources as required to meet the goals of the program.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in agriculture, horticulture, or a related field.
  • Three (3) years of supervisory experience involving responsibility for a program overseeing the propagation and cultivation of various plants, shrubs, and trees and/or care, maintenance, and beautification activities for parks, gardens, streets, malls, or other landscaped areas.
  • Knowledge of horticulture and arboriculture principles and practices, propagation and cultivation methods, tree trimming/pruning techniques, pest and disease control methods, and ground maintenance tools and equipment.
  • Ability to plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise the work of a large group of employees, prepare reports, issue clear instructions, and develop training programs.
  • Valid driver's license (Type 3/automobile).
  • Certified Arborist (International Society of Arboriculture) credential.
  • American Red Cross First Aid Certificate or equivalent; and American Red Cross or American Heart Association Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and AED Certificate.
  • Work hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Opportunity to work on community beautification projects.
  • Involvement in various community events.
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