The City of Ventura is hiring! The City of Ventura’s Parks and Recreation Department has (2)two immediate vacancies for the position of Parks Supervisor. One Parks Supervisor is responsible for the Beautification and Maintenance section within the Parks Division. The second Parks Supervisor is responsible for the Parks Facilities Maintenance team.
The Parks Supervisor classification is a first-line supervisory position in the Parks and Recreation Department. The supervisor is responsible for the direct oversight, supervision and evaluation of an employee work unit, functioning independently while exercising considerable independent judgment and making sound decisions. This classification is distinguished from the supervising manager classification in that the latter has management responsibility over a variety of functional areas.
Come join our team as we align our workforce to better serve our community together – they're counting on us.
What You’ll Do
The Beautification and Maintenance Parks Supervisor reports to the Parks Manager and is responsible for the Graffiti Abatement and Urban Beautification teams. This position supervises and directs clean-up efforts of homeless encampments, large debris removal, graffiti removal on public property, coordinates and partners with community clean-up efforts. In addition, the supervisor is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising a section and/or provides contract management in the Parks Division of the Parks and Recreation Department.
The Parks Facility Maintenance Parks Supervisor reports to the Parks Manager and is responsible for the Parks Facilities Maintenance and the Ventura Aquatic Center Maintenance teams. This position supervises and directs all maintenance projects of all park amenities including but not limited to park amenities such as basketball courts, tennis courts, BBQ & picnic areas, kiosks, perimeter paths & fencing, lighting and is responsible for creating scopes of work for contracted projects and overseeing contracted work. The position also oversees a team of 4 full time employees and 2 extra-help team members.
The Department may rotate or cross-train supervisors between sections. The incumbent may be required to work stand-by on a rotational basis and report to work on a callback basis as needed. Incumbents must be able to respond within a 45-minute time frame.
Incumbents may be assigned to any of the following areas: Parks Maintenance, Urban Forestry, Parks Facilities Maintenance, Beautification and Maintenance, or Park Contract Maintenance.
The Ideal Candidate:
If you the desire to lead a dedicated team committed to maintaining beautiful parks and public spaces, this position may be for you! If through education, training and/or experience you can:
communicate directions clearly, distributing the workload appropriately
be flexible, shifting priorities from day to day or hour to hour as necessary
act as a team-member, while motivating a team, to sustain coordinated efforts
demonstrate sound judgement while handling multiple tasks simultaneously
step-up to take control and deal with problems directly in an appropriate and timely manner
…. then you are an ideal candidate for this position
Position Qualifications
A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to completion of a bachelor's degree in a related area and two years of responsible experience in park maintenance or landscape construction, OR a related Associate's degree and four years of experience, OR six years of experience. One year lead or supervisory experience is required.
License: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver license may be required.
Certificates: Depending on assignment, possession of, or the ability to obtain a California pesticide applicators certificate within six months of employment is required. A California pest control advisors license may also be required. An Aquatic Facility Operator certificate is desirable.
Apply today if you want to work in a progressive, dedicated, and supportive team environment!
Salary and Benefits
The City offers a compensation package that includes both a generous salary and excellent benefits!
Salary: $73,941.09 - $99,081.63 Annually DOQ
How to Apply
To be considered for these exciting opportunities, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire now!
The filing deadline is Monday, March 20, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
salary plus 6 Medical options, CalPers Retirement, Dental, Vision, FSA, 457
Position Qualifications
A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to completion of a bachelor's degree in a related area and two years of responsible experience in park maintenance or landscape construction, OR a related Associate's degree and four years of experience, OR six years of experience. One year lead or supervisory experience is required.
License: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver license may be required.
Certificates: Depending on assignment, possession of, or the ability to obtain a California pesticide applicators certificate within six months of employment is required. A California pest control advisors license may also be required. An Aquatic Facility Operator certificate is desirable.
