Parks Supervisor - Permanent Full Time
About The Position
The City of Hampton is seeking a Parks Supervisor to work with Parks professionals to plan, facilitate, coordinate, and direct an integrated approach to maintaining park grounds and facilities. The role supports high-quality maintenance so parks are beautiful, safe, and ready for the community. The position works under the general supervision of the Parks Administrator, follows established procedures, and determines how or when to complete tasks. It supervises Team Leaders and front-line workers. The position may require work beyond a standard 40-hour week, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call emergency standby. Frequent local travel is required. The incumbent may be considered essential personnel during city emergencies or at the direction of the City Manager or designee, which may involve long hours and unusual schedules. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to alcohol and controlled-substance testing under the City’s current substance abuse policy. A position-related background check must be passed before an offer of employment or promotion.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation, Horticulture, Agronomy, Arboriculture, Business Management, Public Administration, or a related field; a combination of education and experience may be considered, including trade school or vocational training.
- Three years of experience in parks, grounds, landscape design, maintenance, or closely related work.
- Two years of supervisory experience.
- Obtain a Pesticide Applicator's License within six months of employment.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), or possess a CDL instruction permit and obtain the CDL within 90 days of employment.
- Pass a position-related background check before an offer of employment or promotion.
- Comply with alcohol and controlled-substance testing applicable to this safety-sensitive position.
Responsibilities
- Plan, facilitate, coordinate, and direct an integrated approach to parks, grounds, and facilities maintenance.
- Supervise Team Leaders and front-line workers.
- Help ensure parks are maintained to be beautiful, safe, and ready for the community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
