Parks Operations Supervisor

Job Description:

Parks Operations Supervisor

Description

Introduction

This is a promotional recruitment - only permanent and/or probationary County employees are eligible to apply.

BENEFITS

Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.

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For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website.

DEFINITION

To plan, organize, and direct the parks, trails, and open space construction and maintenance activities of an assigned work section; to coordinate work section activities with other work sections, divisions, departments, and outside contractors; and to provide highly responsible technical and operational support to the Parks Superintendent and/or higher-level management staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Operations Supervisor level in the Parks Worker series recognizes positions that perform full second-line, direct supervision of employees within a work section, assume substantive and significant operational responsibility in a defined area or specialty, and provide a high level of administrative and technical support over projects, including those performed by contractors, within an assigned work section.

This class is distinguished from the Parks Crew Supervisor in that the latter serves as a first-line supervisor to an assigned work crew or team, and work is performed primarily out in the field, whereas the Operations Supervisor level 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 the Parks Superintendent and/or higher-level management staff.

Exercises direct supervision over supervisory, maintenance, and lifeguard staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, develop, oversee, and perform the work of an assigned work section involving skilled construction and maintenance of County landscapes, parks, trails, open space, median areas, beaches, and lawn and garden areas.
• Recommend and implement section goals and objectives for assigned work section; establish performance standards, schedules, and methods; develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned work section; coordinate and monitor workflow; recommend and implement improvements and modifications.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor development, improvement, and maintenance projects for capital parks, trails, and open space; develop scope of work; manage environmental review and permitting process; prepare construction plans and documents; perform and coordinate plan reviews.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration for assigned work section; monitor budget; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for staffing, supplies, materials, and equipment; monitor and control expenditures.
• Participate in the selection of staff; coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed to maintain efficient and professional operations.
• Participate in the development, negotiation, and administration of contracts; ensure compliance with County standards and specifications; develop specifications and bid documents; research and resolve contractor issues.
• Serve as project manager; complete project cost estimates, identification, scheduling, and contractor oversight; oversee project budget and approve contractor invoices for payment.
• Oversee automated maintenance management systems; schedule and assign work orders involving multiple units.
• Review and maintain records of work performed; generate and review work orders and reports from automated maintenance management systems; keep and prepare various records, reports, and other documents related to operations and activities.
• Represent the division to outside agencies, organizations, and contractors; provide technical assistance as needed.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public, other County departments, and outside contractors; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as needed 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

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:

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in parks, trails, and open spaces maintenance, including two (2) years of supervisory responsibility.

Training:

Equivalent to an associate's degree from an accredited college with major course work in public administration, business administration, arboriculture, horticulture, forestry, park management, or a related field.

Relevant, equivalent experience (performing the same or similar job requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities) may be substituted for the required education as determined by the Human Resources Department.

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 may be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of parks, trails, and open space maintenance and activities.
• Use and purpose of materials, tools, equipment, methods, procedures, and practices used in parks, trails, and open space maintenance.
• Pertinent local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws.
• Principles and practices of procedure development, workflow coordination, and management.
• Budget administration and monitoring.
• Principles and practices of contract development, negotiation, and administration.
• Principles and practices of project management, coordination, and inspection.
• Automated systems used to schedule maintenance activities and projects.
• Principles and practices of research and analysis.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluations.
• Principles and practices of work safety.
• 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; read, analyze, understand, identify, recall, interpret, apply, and explain technical and numerical information, work papers, reports, special projects, rules, laws, and regulations; read, understand, explain, and follow a variety of complex plans, blueprints, diagrams, schematics, scopes of work, and contract documents; observe and problem-solve operational and technical policies and procedures; analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action; work under time pressure and complete a high volume of tasks with frequent interruptions; manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and quickly switch between tasks; focus on a single task for long periods of time.
• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk or in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently walk, stand, balance, bend, crouch, squat, climb, kneel, and twist to reach equipment surrounding desk and to perform field 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.
• Assist in organizing, implementing, and directing the parks, trails, and open space maintenance operations and activities of an assigned work section.
• Perform the most complex work of the section.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget.
• Effectively monitor and inspect the work of outside contractors and resolve contract performance issues.
• Effectively coordinate and manage projects.
• Effectively maintain records and prepare operational reports.
• Effectively develop and interpret contract documents related to scope of work.
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Work assigned shift, including weekends, holidays, and odd or irregular hours; be subject to emergency call-out and work unusual and prolonged work schedules; work multiple or mandatory shifts during emergencies, seasonally caused circumstances, or special projects.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Interact fairly and courteously with others.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Training & Experience Rating (100%)

Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a credit check, voice stress analysis, and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.

SUBSTITUTE LISTS

The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of the following characteristics: gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, the person’s use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or any combination of two or more characteristics stated herein. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.

Conclusion

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Preciosa Ayala-Burkhardt, Administrative Technician, at payala@placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4637.

Closing Date/Time: 7/29/2025 5:00:00 PM

Salary:

$35.74 - $44.66/hour; $6,194.93 - $7,741.07/month; $74,339.20 - $92,892.80/year