Parks Supervisor Position Available In Sarasota, Florida

Parks Supervisor City of Venice (FL) Venice, FL 34284 JOB Starting salary to commence at $70,400 – $91,520 except in extenuating circumstances.

General Statement of JobSupervise operations involved in landscape maintenance and installations for all parks, right-of-ways and public facilities assigned to the department.

City Expectations:

Certain essential city services are required to be maintained in any civil emergency. Depending upon the type of emergency, any and all employees may be activated as essential employees in the event of an emergency.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Specific Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions:

Plans, organizes, delegates, directs, controls and monitors all activities, personnel and systems/equipment assigned to the division, including staff development.2. Oversee the development and implementation of work schedules for mowing, landscaping, irrigation, tree trimming, pest control, and facility cleaning.3. Assumes management responsibility for the planning and execution of all landscape and irrigation maintenance or installation projects.4. Assumes management and oversight of work with contractors and volunteer groups regarding all aspects of Park operations. 5. Monitors use and condition of tools, vehicles, and landscaping equipment. Works in conjunction with the Fleet and Facilities Manager to schedule routine maintenance and arrange for repairs or replacements as needed. Manages inventory of supplies and materials6. Directs inventories, keeps records on employees, equipment and job costs. Assists director in developing budget recommendations and in administering the division’s adopted budget.7. Interprets and administers collective bargaining agreement, personnel procedures and rules, as well as department policies.8. Assigns, schedules, monitors and evaluates activity of subordinates, completes performance appraisals and as necessary performs training/coaching/counseling or issues disciplinary action in the form of oral/written reprimands, etc. Composes basic memos and e-mails, maintains work orders, notes of informal basic personnel records related to employee performance.9. Safely and effectively drivers and operates city vehicles as required. 10. Recommends hiring, firing, transfer, suspension, layoff, recall, promotion, discharge, discipline and evaluation of employees.11. Acts in the absence of the Facility, Maintenance and Parks Superintendent to supervise division operations and staff as needed.

Responsibilities:

Ability to cooperate and work with other departments within the City. Understanding of the needs of subordinates. Responsible for employee safety and equipment maintenance. Responsible in work to the Assistant Director of Public Works and Asset Management.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office setting and outdoor sites during all types of weather conditions. Employee is subject to working around moving vehicles and machinery used for park maintenance; occasional exposure to routine chemicals used in maintenance of parks. Expected to be available for emergencies beyond regular operating hours if required.

Other:

It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations enumerated in the job description is not always specifically described, and employees, at the discretion of the City, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions.

Applicants (with the exception of current city employees) given a conditional offer of employment will be subjected to physical examination, drug, tobacco/nicotine screening, review of driver’s license record, criminal background, and references from previous employers.

The City of Venice values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. Veterans’ preference is available for certain service members, veterans, and family members.

The City of Venice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace