Parks Services Supervisor

Position Overview

The City of Anaheim Community Services Department seeks an experienced Parks Services Supervisor. The Parks Services Supervisor oversees and guides the work of park maintenance employees and contractors in the installation, improvements, and maintenance of landscaped areas and amenities in parks, parkways, around city buildings, and other landscaped city facilities.

The mission of the Community Services Department is to enrich individuals, families, and the community through the provision of services, facilities, and programs which improve the quality of life in Anaheim.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of parks maintenance employees at several parks/city locations.
• Interview, select, train employees, coordinate training, conduct performance evaluations, and implement disciplinary actions.
• Coordinate with contractors to correct deficiencies identified during inspections and respond to public complaints.
• Assess requirements for additional landscaping and/or irrigation improvements and monitor project progress through inspections and written reports.
• Supervise the operation and repair of irrigation systems and assist in the development of water conservation programs.
• Maintain records, prepare various reports, and ensure compliance with safety guidelines for both staff and the public.
• Assist with budget preparations and monitor unit expenditures as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in the construction and maintenance of park and recreational facilities.
• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
• City Fork Lift Operator Certification within six months of employment.
• Extensive knowledge of:
  Principles and practices of turf maintenance, gardening, water conservation, modern supervisory and training techniques, work safety practices (including DAMP and Cal/OSHA regulations), athletic field maintenance, operation of landscape equipment, landscape and irrigation design, horticulture/arboriculture, pesticide laws, and pest management.
• Ability to effectively supervise and evaluate employees, train staff in park maintenance techniques, schedule work, operate motorized equipment safely, conduct inspections, read blueprints, perform basic calculations, communicate diplomatically with the public, maintain records, and interpret landscape contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity is highly desirable.
• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in ornamental horticulture, park administration, landscape architecture, or a related discipline from an accredited institution is highly desirable.
• Certifications such as IA Water Auditor, ISA Certified Arborist, CPSI Playground Inspector, and/or DPR Certified Applicators Certificate are desirable.