Placer County

Parks Crew Supervisor (#11465)

$32.44-$40.51 Hourly / $5,622.93-$7,021.73 Monthly / $67,475.20-$84,260.80 Yearly

DEFINITION

To plan, organize, direct, and supervise construction and maintenance for County landscapes, trails, parks, open space, median areas, beaches, and lawn and garden areas; to coordinate work unit activities with other work units, sections, divisions, departments, and outside contractors; to provide technical support to supervisory and management staff; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Crew Supervisor level in the Parks series recognizes positions that perform full first-line supervision over an assigned crew or work unit, including planning, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating the work of subordinates, and are responsible for ensuring the success and effectiveness of crew projects and assignments.

This classification is distinguished from the Parks Operations Supervisor in that the latter provides full second-line supervision of assigned staff and may spend more time in an office setting focused on administrative and planning functions that support operations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from a Parks Operations Supervisor and/or higher-level management staff.

Exercises direct supervision over assigned maintenance staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Direct, supervise, and perform skilled construction and maintenance of County landscapes, parks, trails, open space, median areas, beaches, and lawn and garden areas requiring a high degree of skill and independent judgment, including painting, metal fabrication, sign installation, tree trimming and removal, and irrigation system calibration, testing, and modification.
  • Recommend and assist in the implementation of unit goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for parks, trails, and open space maintenance activities; implement policies and procedures.
  • Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff involved in assigned parks, trails, and open space maintenance and construction activities.
  • Evaluate operations and activities of assigned work unit; coordinate and monitor workflow; recommend and implement improvements and modifications.
  • Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for staffing, supplies, materials, and equipment; monitor and control expenditures. 
  • Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed to maintain efficient and professional operations.
  • Review the work of contractors; ensure work is completed according to contract specifications; report deviations and issues to supervisor; administer the more routine contracts and service agreements.
  • Assist with the development and monitoring of project tasks, costs, and timelines.
  • Use automated maintenance management systems; create, schedule, and assign work orders.
  • Track and prepare records of work performed; generate and review reports from an automated maintenance management system; keep records and prepare reports and other documents as required.
  • As directed, may represent the division to outside agencies, organizations, and contractors; provide technical assistance as necessary. 
  • Answer questions and provide information to the public, other County departments, and outside contractors; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other County employees, and the public using principles of effective customer service.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is primarily performed outside in varying environments, including inclement weather, requiring travel to various locations throughout the County in a variety of outdoor weather conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing duties similar to a Senior Parks Worker with Placer County.

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college course work in arboriculture, horticulture, forestry, park management, or a related field.

Required License or Certificate:

  • May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position.  Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
  • Possession of a Qualified Applicator Certificate from California Department of Food and Agriculture is desired.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:
  • Principles and practices of parks, trails, and open space maintenance and activities.
  • Principles and practices of landscaping, irrigation troubleshooting and repair, irrigation controller programming, carpentry, and plumbing.
  • Use and purpose of common materials, tools, equipment, methods, procedures, and practices used in the skilled construction and maintenance of parks, trails, and open space.
  • Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
  • Principles of program budget monitoring. 
  • Principles and practices of work safety.
  • Pertinent local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws. 
  • Principles and practices of project management, coordination, and inspection.
  • Basic principles and practices of contract administration.
  • Principles and practices of workflow coordination and assignment.
  • Automated systems used to schedule maintenance activities and projects.
  • Office procedures, methods, computer equipment, and relevant software.
  • Principles and practices of effective customer service.
Ability to:
  • On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; observe safety rules and identify safety hazards; analyze problem equipment and systems; recall, identify, and locate equipment and tools; read, interpret, explain, and follow work orders, manuals, schematics, diagrams, drawings, blueprints, scopes of work, and contract documents; analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action; work under time pressure with frequent interruptions; focus on a single task for long periods of time.
  • Intermittently, sit while completing work papers and reports or while operating equipment; on a continuous basis, walk, stand, balance, bend, squat, crouch, climb, kneel, twist, and reach while operating equipment and performing grounds and maintenance work; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; hear, see, and smell with sufficient acuity to perform essential job functions; speak, use telephone, write, and use keyboard to communicate; lift very heavy weight. 
  • Organize, implement, and direct parks, trails, and open space construction and maintenance operations and activities for assigned work crew.
  • Perform heavy and continuous physical labor in a safe and effective manner.
  • Work assigned shift, including weekends, holidays, and odd or irregular hours; be subject to emergency call-out and work unusual or prolonged work schedules; work multiple or mandatory shifts during emergencies, seasonally caused circumstances, or special projects.
  • Operate a variety of equipment, hand tools, and power tools, including light trucks, excavators, skid steers, forklifts, street sweepers, field tractors, boom trucks, backhoes, sprayers, chainsaws, weed eaters, stump grinders, leaf sweepers, chippers, rakes, and shovels.
  • Use specialized tools and equipment applicable to area of assignment.
  • Perform the most complex work of the unit.
  • Service, repair, and adjust various mechanical and electrical groundskeeping equipment and tools.
  • Remain current with technology associated with parks, trails, and open space maintenance.
  • Research and resolve issues related to workflow, contract compliance, and overall effectiveness of the assigned work unit.
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
  • Assist in monitoring an assigned program budget.
  • Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations. 
  • Accurately develop project budgets and timelines.
  • Effectively monitor and inspect the work of outside contractors and identify and report deviations in scope of work.
  • Effectively coordinate assigned projects.
  • Maintain records and prepare reports and other documents.
  • Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
  • Interact fairly and courteously with others.
  • Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Length of Probation:
All permanent appointments to this classification shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) calendar months or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more.

Bargaining Unit:
General FLSA

Status:
Non-Exempt Established:
CLASS: 11465; EST: 9/2/1995;