Parks and Operations Supervisor

Supervise the daily operations of the Parks Division including prioritize projects, assign appropriate staff, and determine necessary equipment; coordinate activities with other departments. Supervise and train employees in the implementation of safety standards. Provide planning assistance and staffing for set up of special events for Parks & Recreation and other departments. Use technical expertise to solve problems with turf, landscape plantings, irrigation systems, field layout, equipment, landscape construction, etc.; assist in park development. Oversee contracted operations, assisting in writing specifications, monitor and evaluate contractors' performance. Hire, train, supervise, evaluate and motivate career, non-career, and contractual staff; participate in grievance process. Cemetery supervisor including locate grave site, meet with citizens to purchase grave sites and supervise cemetery maintenance. Develop effective working relationship with and provide assistance to citizen organizations such as the Southfield Historical Society, Little League Baseball, Soccer Clubs, etc. Right to Know Coordinator for the Parks Division including updating the MSDS sheets and ensure that the division is in compliance with all State and Federal regulations. Supervise snow removal and other duties as assigned. Associates degree or equivalent in Landscape Technology or related field. Five years of experience in Parks Maintenance, resulting in substantial knowledge of parks maintenance operations, contract administration, landscape and turf applications, pesticide issues, safety procedures, and field development and maintenance. Previous leadership experience sufficient to effect knowledge of supervisory techniques, staff training, motivation, and evaluation. Highly effective interpersonal skills necessary to deal with a demanding public, numerous contractors, subordinate staff, and representatives from other City departments. Demonstrated organization and multiprocessing skills required to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends for special projects and emergency situations. Must meet the City's standard of a good driving record and possess a Michigan Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Class A or B at the time of application or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment. Ability to obtain Pesticide Core Application License within 6 months. The selection process will include a review of the applicant's experience, criminal history check, and an oral board interview. Each step of the selection process must be passed before the applicant will be considered for advancement to the next step. Applicants will be invited to further participate in the selection process based on the nature and extent of their related experience. City of Southfield Driving Standards link : City of Southfield Please check your email inbox, spam, and junk folders regularly for important communications regarding your application and hiring status. If you unsubscribe from email notifications, you will not receive interview scheduling notices or other recruitment-related updates.