Parks Supervisor

THE POSITION

DEFINITION

To plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of personnel engaged in a variety of park maintenance activities.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by a higher level staff member. Responsibilities include the direct and indirect supervision of lower level employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed:

• Plan, assign, and supervise the work of crews performing a variety of park maintenance and construction work.
• Estimate labor and material costs for work to be performed.
• Oversee the acquisition and purchase of supplies and materials.
• Maintain work times, equipment supply, and material records; make reports of work performed.
• Inspect work in progress; assist workers in resolving difficult work problems.
• Instruct subordinates in work techniques, use of equipment, and safety precautions and requirements.
• Inspect assigned park areas to locate and determine the extent of repairs or maintenance required.
• Inspect work of private contractors engaged in park maintenance work for the City.
• Assist in budget preparation and administration.
• Supervise, train, discipline, and evaluate subordinate employees.
• Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of :

• Methods, materials, practices, equipment and tools used in park maintenance work.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in the work, including the use of restricted pesticides for pre-emergent sterilization and growth control.
• Soil conditioning, plant growth and pruning patterns of shrubs and trees.
• Minor park maintenance and development construction.
• Shop operations and small equipment repairs.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, discipline, and performance evaluation.

Ability to :

• Plan and organize the work of subordinate personnel engaged in park maintenance work.
• Keep records and prepare reports.
• Estimate costs and determine personnel and equipment needs.
• Identify the varieties of plants, trees, and shrubs used in City parks and the pests and diseases common to them.
• Work effectively with employees and the general public.
• Supervise, train, discipline, and evaluate subordinates.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Experience:
Five years of maintenance and/or construction experience in landscaping, horticulture, or park maintenance, including at least three (3) years of lead experience comparable to Park Maintenance Worker II in the City of Sacramento or higher.

COMPARABLE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To see the classification specification for the comparable classification of Park Maintenance Worker II, please click here .

Substitution :
Completion of college-level coursework from an accredited college or university in horticulture, arboriculture, forestry, landscape architecture, turf management, parks management, or a related field may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to four (4) years. A year of college-level coursework is considered to be 30 semester or equivalent quarter units.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:

Possession of an appropriate California Driver License at the time of appointment.

Pesticide Applicator's Certificate:

Possession of a valid California Pesticide Applicator's Certificate at the time of appointment is required for some positions.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and/or past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).

• If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.
• Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.
• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
• If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application or emailed to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline . Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C.
• Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.

2. Training and Experience Exam : (Weighted 100%) - The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:

• Responses to the T&E questions must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the T&E questions.

3. Eligibility : Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Parks Supervisor examination.

4. Screening Committee : (Pass/Fail)- All candidates that pass the examination and are in one of the top three ranks will have their application forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass Live Scan/fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That's right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/CivilServiceBoardRules62012.pdf

Union Contracts: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/labor-agreements.html

Salary Schedule: https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/content/dam/portal/hr/documentlibrary/SalarySchedule.pdf

Closing Date/Time: 12/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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