Parks Supervisor

Description

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Grow your career by joining the

City of Roseville Parks Recreation and Libraries Department

in the role of Parks Supervisor

The City of Roseville, Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department is looking for a dedicated Parks and Open Space Supervisor to be part of a high performing team that ensures excellent user experiences in our park system. Our growing system currently includes 86 Parks, 3 Aquatics Facilities, 22 After-School Sites, thousands of acres of Open Space and large Urban Forest. You will collaborate with a team of maintenance professionals to manage and maintain City assets. Develop, implement and evaluate routine and preventative maintenance programs that ensure the safety and functionality of our parks and facilities. Perform project and budget management and, collaborate with and support user groups.

We are looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented and customer focused individual to join our team. You will be a self-starter with the ability to lead and foster a culture of support and learning. You will handle matters with integrity and embrace our mission to enhance the lives and community by providing exceptional experiences.

What The City Of Roseville Offers

• $79,000 - $105,000 Annually (dependent on experience)
• Up to $2,265 per month in health and welfare benefits
• Competitive vacation and sick leave programs
• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays - Plus up to 100 hours of Management leave
• Opportunities to train and promote
• CalPERS
• A top-notch team and more!
  
  

The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.

The City of Roseville promotes a no smoking atmosphere.

DEFINITION

To plan, organize and direct Parks & Open Space section activities within the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department, including park operations and maintenance, open space, urban forestry, and golf course maintenance; to coordinate section activities with other divisions and departments; and to provide highly responsible technical support to the Parks Manager.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from a higher-level manager.

Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, technical, maintenance, and administrative support personnel.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Recommend and implement section goals and objectives; establish performance standards and methods for a variety of parks and open space, urban forestry and natural resource maintenance and operations activities; develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned section; implement improvements and modifications; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for staff, supplies, equipment, and services; monitor and control expenditures; monitor and control expenditures.
• Implement an assets management system, including long range forecasting for routine maintenance, replacement, and Capital Improvement Projects.
• Oversee and manage Community Facility Districts (CFD) and Lighting & Landscape Districts (LLD), including maintenance, budget tracking and long-range planning.
• Participate in the selection of staff; coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures.
• Prepare requests for proposals, contracts and service agreements including specification preparation; negotiate and administer contracts and oversee projects from inception to completion; inspect the work of contractors to ensure City standards are met.
• Plan, develop and oversee a variety of parks and open space maintenance and renovation activities, the development and implementation of joint use agreements, and the oversight of contractors.
• Research and monitor legislation affecting parks, open space and urban forestry development and operations; research a variety of available grants.
• Manage and coordinate volunteer activities.
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports; prepare written correspondence.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Coordinate with Park Development in the planning of projects and renovations, including plan review and the development of construction standards.
• Oversee the maintenance of City parks and related facilities, including maintenance of aquatics facilities, sports fields and courts, golf courses and grounds/gardening/landscaping activities.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Pertinent local, State, Federal rules, regulations, and laws.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
• Principles and practices of research analysis and management.
• Principles and practices of budget development, implementation, and monitoring.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Principles and practices of negotiation and building partnerships.
• Principles and practices of work safety.
• Principles and practices of park and tree maintenance and operations.
  
  

Ability To

• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports, and special projects; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policy and procedures.
• On a continuous basis, sit at desk while studying or preparing reports; intermittently twist to reach equipment or materials; stand, walk, stoop, kneel, climb, and bend while performing work in the field; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, and write or use keyboard to communicate through written means; and lift or carry weight of 10 pounds of less.
• Interpret and explain pertinent City and department policies and procedures.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of assigned program budget.
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
• Manage projects involving multiple City departments and public agencies.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Organize, implement, and direct a variety of park maintenance, operations, and activities.
  
  

Experience and Training

A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience

Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the management and maintenance of parks and facilities, natural resources, and open space, including two years of supervisory experience

AND

Training

An Associate's degree or 60 semester units of college level course work including 18 units in a major field of study and 21 units in general education from an accredited college or university, preferably with course work in parks administration, business administration, natural resources, agronomics, horticulture, forestry, or a related field. Two years of related work experience can substitute for an Associate’s Degree.

License or Certificate

Possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

Supplemental Information

Additional Information

Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.

The City of Roseville defines “accredited college or university” as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation .

Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.

The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:

• Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
• Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org .
• A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
• If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification will be eliminated from further consideration.
  
  

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.

Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

Employee Benefits

The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website here . Benefits currently include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
• Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
• Employee assistance plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Deferred compensation plan(s)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability employee paid plans
• Educational reimbursement
• Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
• Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
• Bilingual pay
• Longevity pay
  
  

General Benefits

A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.

Temporary Positions

Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.

Closing Date/Time: 6/12/2024 11:59 PM Pacific