Parks Services Supervisor

City of Anaheim (CA)•Anaheim, CA

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About The Position

The City of Anaheim Community Services Department seeks an experienced Parks Services Supervisor. The Parks Services Supervisor oversees and guides the work of park maintenance employees and contractors in the installation, improvements and maintenance of landscaped areas and amenities in parks, parkways, around city buildings and other landscaped city facilities. Candidates must possess four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the construction and maintenance of park and recreational facilities. Candidates must also possess a valid Class C California Driver's License by date of appointment and a City Fork Lift Operator Certification within six months of employment. The mission of the Community Services Department is to enrich individuals, families, and the community through the provision of services, facilities, and programs which improve the quality of life in Anaheim.

Requirements

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the construction and maintenance of park and recreational facilities.
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License
City Fork Lift Operator Certification within six months of employment.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of turf maintenance, gardening, and water conservation; modern supervisory and training techniques; work safety practices and procedures; DAMP requirements and California Occupational Safety and Health Act (Cal/OSHA) regulations; athletic field maintenance and layout; proper operation and maintenance of landscape maintenance equipment and tools; landscape and irrigation design/construction principals; horticulture/arboriculture including but not limited to plant identification and conditions that optimize the health/growth of trees, shrubs, grounds covers, turf, palms, cycads, cacti, succulents and other plants; pesticide laws and regulations concerning safe storage and application practices; common landscape pests. Knowledge of principles of selection, supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Contract inspection and monitoring principles.
Ability to: Effectively supervise and evaluate employees; train employees in proper park maintenance techniques; schedule projects and work hours; safely operate motorized equipment such as trucks, scooters, turf vacuums, mowers, skip loaders, tractors and other related landscaped maintenance equipment; safely use and maintain hand and power tools, light equipment and motorized equipment used in landscape maintenance; conduct inspections of and evaluate the work of landscape installation and maintenance activities through city employees or contractors; read landscape blueprints; perform simple mathematical calculations; deal diplomatically with the public and resolve issues that arise; ensure a safe work environment for employees and the public; prepare clear and accurate oral and written reports; maintain records and files; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Understand and interpret landscape contracts and language.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity is highly desirable.
An Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in ornamental horticulture, park administration, landscape architecture, or other related disciplines is also highly desirable.
An IA Water Auditor certification, ISA Certified Arborist, CPSI Playground Inspector and/or DPR Certified Applicators Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of parks maintenance employees assigned to several parks/city locations in a geographic area of the City.
Interview, select and train employees; provide and/or coordinate training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; conduct performance evaluations; recommend and implement disciplinary actions.
Coordinates with contractors to correct deficiencies found through inspections; responds to complaints received from the public.
Assesses and evaluates the requirements for additional landscaping and/or irrigation improvements.
Monitors, inspects, and provides written reports on the progress of landscape maintenance projects, specifically the landscaping and irrigation requirements.
Provides assistance and input relative to future landscape and maintenance needs for the City's parks and landscape areas.
Prepares written reports of inspections; operates computers, radio and telephone; operates City vehicle; attends meetings and seminars as required.
Prepares a wide variety of reports and maintain records relative to crew operations and facilities maintained.
Supervises the proper operation and repair of automatic, centralized and manual irrigation systems and development of water conservation programs.
Monitors employees to insure all applicable safety guidelines and procedures are followed to insure the safety of staff and the public.
May assist with budget preparations, monitoring of unit expenditures, and with language related to landscape contracts.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.