Supervisor II/III - Parks

GENERAL DESCRIPTION Perform a variety of administrative support activities within the Parks Division. Assist in budget development and administration; planning and organizational analysis; technical research; and project development and implementation. Establish and maintain assigned programs, such as Turf Management, Pest Management, Irrigation Management and Equipment Management. SUPERVISION EXERCISED This position exercises technical and functional supervision over lower-level staff. IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Operate a City vehicle daily to travel to various parks, facilities, playgrounds, construction sites, pavilions and other various sites throughout the City of Abilene. Serve as a Project Manager for the department’s league grant projects. Manage contract mowing of designated areas under Parks Division direction. Assign, schedule, and supervise the day-to-day operations of assigned park crews through crew chiefs and assigned personnel. Inspect and review all work projects and assist crews as needed. Supervise, train and evaluate assigned parks staff; analyze personnel needs and make appropriate recommendations. Review daily work orders and ensure prompt input of work order dates from assigned crews; maintain control over the worker system. Manage the division equipment replacement process. Work with the Division Manager - Parks to develop training programs for employees. Liaison with athletic leagues and other customers. Review future Parks Division needs; prepare reports and requests in support of making long range decisions. OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES Assist in the supervision of landscape and construction projects. Evaluate procedures and make recommendations as needed. Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: General construction. Irrigation, turf and plant management. Project Management. Basic mathematics, calculations, and productivity measurements.    General administrative procedures. Computer data entry and retrieval techniques. Skill to: Operate standard office equipment including computers, smartphones and other equipment. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Operate vehicles and equipment safely and effectively, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and protocols. Evaluate and analyze reports to arrive at logical conclusions and take corrective action when necessary. Ability to: Learn organization and function of City government. Develop, coordinate, and implement programs toward successful completion. Prepare and maintain appropriate project records and reports. Work effectively with external groups and organizations to complete various programs. Develop schedules for equipment utilization and maintenance. Coordinate schedules between organizations. Adapt quickly to changing situations which may adversely affect previous plans, schedules and routines. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally. Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do. Lead, manage, and perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect. Experience and Training Guidelines: For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying.  Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through: Supervisor II Experience: Experience in planning, managing and completing landscape and construction projects in either a public or private organization is preferred. Education/Training: Three (3) years of field experience and/or formal training or education in Horticulture, Park Administration, or a related field is required. An Associates of Applied Science from an accredited college is preferred. License or Certificate: A Texas Licensed Irrigator certification is preferred. A Texas Department of Agriculture Chemical Applicator’s license or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of employment is required.           A valid Texas driver’s license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required. Supervisor III Experience: Five (5) years of experience in a park maintenance setting with knowledge of general park maintenance work, equipment operation, construction, minor plumbing, fundamentals of irrigation, and other related areas is required. Education/Training: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in park administration, horticulture, landscape architecture or other related fields is preferred. License or Certificate: A Texas Licensed Irrigator certification is preferred. A Texas Department of Agriculture Chemical Applicator’s license or the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of employment is required.           A valid Texas driver’s license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required. Special Requirements: Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within sixty (60) days of employment. A National Recreation and Parks Association Certified Parks and Recreation Professional certification must be obtained within one (1) year of employment. Ability to work in a standard office environment.            On site supervision of work crews in a variety of outdoor work environments. Ability to travel to different sites and locations. With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday: ___     Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds ___     Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds _X_     Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds ___     Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds ___     Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds Physical Demand Codes:  The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task: Codes for how often: N         =          No E         =          Extensive (100 – 70% of the time) M         =          Moderate (60 – 30% of the time) I           =          Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time) A         =          Almost Never (<10% of the time) Code / Task _M_    Standing _M_    Sitting _M_    Walking _M_    Lifting _M_    Carrying _M_    Pushing/Pulling _A_     Overhead Work _M_    Fine Dexterity _I__    Kneeling _I__    Crouching _I__    Crawling _M_    Bending _I__    Twisting _I__    Climbing _M_    Balancing _E_     Vision _M_    Hearing _M_    Talking ___     Other:  _____________________

Salary : $57,191 - $80,050