Park Superintendent

Job Description

Park Superintendent (135)

(Unclassified)

Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to that obtained by acquiring a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four year college or university in park management, landscape architecture, forestry, horticulture, or a related field; and four (4) years of municipal or closely related park construction and maintenance experience, of which a minimum of three years has been spent at the level of Parks Supervisor or equivalent.

License & Certification

Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver’s license is required. Possession of a California Department of Food and Agriculture Qualified Applicator Certificate in categories B, C, and F is required within one (1) year of job appointment; maintenance of the required certificate is a condition of continued eligibility to hold status in this position.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is a management position in the Unclassified Service responsible for overseeing the activities of the City’s park system including grounds, planting, and facilities for neighborhood and community parks. As a member of the City’s Unclassified Service, this is an “at-will” position. The incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager.

An incumbent in this classification exercises independent judgment and discretion not of a routine or clerical nature in evaluating and reporting on the work efforts of employees, in recommending to hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward or discipline employees, in weighing the economic impact of deploying and/or directing employees, and in adjusting employees’ grievances.

Typical Duties

Under administrative direction: plans, coordinates, and oversees the construction, operation, and maintenance of the City’s park system, including facilities, equipment, and personnel; assists in planning, design, construction, and enlargement of parks and facilities; works with contractors and consulting architects on all phases of new park construction and/or existing park modification; supervises management and key staff in the operation and maintenance of the City parks; plans, develops, implements, and manages the Parks Division operating and capital improvement budget; formulates administrative policies for the effective use of assigned departmental personnel; trains and instructs assigned personnel; evaluates and reports on the performance of assigned personnel; coordinates the operations of the Parks Division with the Recreation Division to best serve the public; meets with members of the public, citizens groups, other City departments and governmental agencies to conduct Parks Division operations and resolve problems; and performs other work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of: standards, methods, and procedures used in parks and recreation facility construction, operation, maintenance, and repair. Considerable knowledge of management, supervisory and budgeting principles and methods. Good ability to: supervise subordinate personnel; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, contractors, and the general public; analyze and prepare sound recommendations for the solution of difficult problems; and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Supervision Received

Works under the administrative direction of the Director of Parks and Recreation.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises Park Supervisors, Park Foremen/Forewomen, clerical, and other personnel as assigned.

Other Requirements

Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment.

Special Conditions

May be required to work unusual hours and to be available on an on-call basis.

Conflict of Interest

Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest Statement upon assuming office, annually, and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager’s Directive 100.

Approved, May 1997