Parks and Open Space Supervisor
April 2026
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE SUPERVISOR
JOB FAMILY: Parks and Open Space
EEO CATEGORY: Service/Maintenance
FLSA: Exempt
PAY PLAN: Full-Time Pay Plan
UNION STATUS: Represented
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Under the direction of the assigned administrator, the Parks and Open Space Supervisor is responsible for direct supervision of parks and open spaces. Performs a variety of supervisory and administrative tasks in the city’s landscape, parks, and open space maintenance.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND TASKS:
The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or departmentspecific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
• Coordinates and oversees the repair and maintenance of turf, plants, trees, and irrigation systems.
• Perform managerial duties, such as monitor and verify timecards; schedule employees, evaluate job performance, effectively recommend disciplinary action, and assist in selection and promotion
• Identifies, prioritizes, and plans all park improvements and repair projects. • Performs park and playground inspections.
• Manages the maintenance of open space and parks, including sports fields, playgrounds, play areas, and equipment.
• Oversees the installation of park structures and equipment and the inspection and replacement of damaged or worn-out playground equipment
• Coordinate and oversees the set-up and tear-down of special events. • Oversees storm clean-up, traffic control, and emergency situations. • Trains, coaches, and educates staff in work and safety procedures in the operation and use of equipment and supplies. Implements standard operating procedures. • Performs complex park maintenance duties and provides technical assistance to crews. • Assists in budget preparation and monitoring.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
(At time of application)
Job Classification Description
Equal Employment Opportunity
Parks and Open Space Supervisor
April 2026
Knowledge of:
• Federal, state, and local laws and City policies, procedures, and codes applicable to parks and street maintenance
• Principles of application of herbicides and pesticides • Methods of construction and maintenance repair, techniques, equipment, and supplies used in the park, landscape, and open space maintenance and repair • Standard safety practices required in park, landscape, and open space maintenance and repair • Practices and procedures of budget and purchasing systems • Practices and procedures used in training, coaching, educating, supervising, evaluating, and disciplining subordinate personnel
• Record-keeping and reporting
Skills and Abilities to:
• Operate and train in the operation of a variety of tools, equipment, and vehicles • Read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics, and train subordinate staff in the same • Respond to questions from the public and staff
• Plan and organize the work of others to meet schedules and timelines • Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing
• Operate light and heavy equipment used in maintenance operations • Relate well, communicate, and work effectively with diverse groups of stakeholders who represent a range of ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds JOB QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:
(At time of application and in addition to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed above.) EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the qualifications would be:
Associate degree in landscape maintenance, construction technology, or a related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in parks, landscape, and open space maintenance and repair. A Bachelor’s degree is desirable.
LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
• Valid, state-issued Class B Driver’s License with Tanker and Air Brake Endorsements and a good driving record.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
(Must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations) • This position works primarily in an outdoor environment. • Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, climbing, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Parks and Open Space Supervisor
April 2026
• Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of workday), and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of workday), and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of workday) to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.