Park Operations Supervisor

Overview

The Park Operations Supervisor assists with planning, organizing, supervising and evaluating the activities of a maintenance section within the Park Operations Division, which is responsible for maintaining the City’s parks, recreational trails, and open spaces.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and supervises the maintenance of landscape and grounds in assigned parks, recreation centers, municipal facilities, and playgrounds, including inspection, maintenance, management and improvement of City parks
• Evaluates maintenance issues, and recommends and implements solutions to provide safe, clean and aesthetically pleasing park facilities
• Coordinates the daily activities of assigned parks maintenance unit
• Coordinates and assigns staff, vehicles and equipment
• Reviews the work of assigned staff to assure the work quality and timely accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities
• Establishes and enforces work methods, procedures and standards
• Assures that maintenance activities are following all laws, regulations, policies and safety standards
• Supervises staff through appropriate work delegation
• Meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve special projects and workload issues
• Provides assistance and training in technical issues and responsibilities
• Works with employees to correct performance deficiencies
• Supervises maintenance operations and resource allocations
• Prioritizes projects and inspects jobsites to assure quality work products and effective use of resources
• Oversees the maintenance of irrigation systems, inspects systems and repairs
• Plans and directs the application of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, and oversees work to assure the safe and effective application of materials
• Oversees personnel matters including recruitment, hiring, retention, and discipline
• Provides technical leadership and training to employees including providing opportunities for staff to attend formal training and encouraging staff to obtain industry-relevant certifications
• Ensures continuous development of the workforce to enhance in-house skills and produce superior work outcomes
• Prepares, tracks, and administers the maintenance section's budget
• Purchases supplies and equipment as needed
• Follows purchasing guidelines and properly bids out projects, work orders, and purchases within department
  
  

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

• Exempt – Full-Time
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) years of experience
  
  

OR

• Associate’s degree or Two (2) year Technical Certificate
• Five (5) years of experience
  
  

OR

• Highschool Diploma/GED
• Seven (7) years of experience
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

Required

• A valid driver's license is required; successful out-of-state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire
  
  

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal Background Check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes
• Drug Screening: Yes
• Physical Exam: Yes
  
  

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.
  
  

The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.