District Supervisor of Parks

South Dublin County Council; Dublin; On-site; EUR 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterjobsuk in Ireland seeks a District Supervisor of Parks to lead maintenance and development across parks and public spaces in the Dublin South area. The role is permanent and requires strong leadership of staff and contractors, with a focus on safety, budgeting and community engagement.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in parks or landscape management, a full driving licence, and the ability to manage multiple projects and teams to high standards.

Qualifications

• Have a good standard of general education.
• Experience supervising and leading staff and work crews.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety legislation and its application.
• Experience managing budgets and reporting.
• Proficiency with information technology and digital systems relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and supervise maintenance and improvement programmes across parks and public spaces.
• Direct operational crews, supervisors, Park Rangers and staff to ensure safety and quality.
• Manage specialist contractors with contract monitoring and quality assurance.
• Schedule, monitor and record work programmes using approved scheduling systems.
• Oversee resources, plant, machinery, vehicles and facilities under control.
• Engage with community groups, elected members, stakeholders and the public to support initiatives.

Skills

Staff supervision

Health & safety

Budget management

Contract supervision

Team leadership

Driving licence

Tools

Digital scheduling systems

Job description

Job Title:

District Supervisor of Parks

Job type:

Permanent

Location:

Ireland, Dublin South

Salary:

€58,474 - €59,869 - €61,570 - €64,767 - €66,677 - €69,051 (LSI1) - €71,437 (LSI2)

Closing date:

16th November 2026

Opening Posting:

Posted: 02/11/2026

Start Date:

ASAP

Job Ref:

GreenJobs - 001101

Job Category:

Construction, Engineering, Legal/Regulatory, Operations Management, Project Management, Policy, Compliance, Monitoring, Planning, Infrastructure, Facilities Management, Housing

Industry Sector:

Conservation Jobs, Environmental Jobs, Biodiversity Jobs, Agriculture Jobs, Built Environment Jobs, Estate Management Jobs, Land Management Jobs, Town Planning Jobs, Stakeholder Engagement Jobs

Education Level:

Please see job description

Salary Description:

See Below Job Description

Qualifications

Character: Candidates will be of good character.

Health: Each candidate must be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service.

Essential Education, Training and Experience

• Have a good standard of general education.
• Have practical experience in the use, operation and maintenance of equipment, machinery and tools used in construction, maintenance, landscaping or related operational environments.
• Have substantial experience in organising, planning and allocating work, together with experience supervising and leading staff and work crews.
• Hold a full, valid Category B driving licence, free from endorsements and recognised in Ireland. Applicants must be legally entitled to drive in Ireland and have access to a vehicle, as required. The vehicle must be maintained to a standard satisfactory to SDCC for the performance of official duties, and the motor insurance policy must provide appropriate indemnity to the Council.
• Have relevant technical experience in areas such as contract supervision, landscape construction, landscape management, maintenance operations, and the interpretation of technical drawings and plans.
• Demonstrate experience managing staff across a range of grades and fostering a productive, safe and professional working environment.
• Have a sound knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulations and best practice, with experience applying these requirements in the workplace.
• Have experience planning, delivering and monitoring work programmes through the effective management of direct labour crews and/or specialist contractors.
• Have experience managing budgets, maintaining records and preparing reports.
• Be proficient in the use of information technology and digital systems relevant to the role

Desirable Education, Training and Experience

• Have knowledge and experience in the management of large-scale landscapes, parks, public realm environments and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Have strong record-keeping, administrative and report-writing skills, with the ability to undertake the clerical duties associated with the role.
• Have proven leadership skills and the ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams while motivating, supporting and developing staff to achieve high standards of performance.
• Possess strong communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to engage professionally and effectively with colleagues, contractors, elected members, stakeholders and members of the public.
• Possess strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver work programmes effectively.
• Demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative, make informed decisions and operate effectively with minimal supervision.
• Have a willingness to learn and adapt, together with an aptitude for the effective use of technology, information systems and operational equipment.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous professional development and a willingness to acquire new skills and participate in training initiatives.
• Have knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of managers in relation to health and safety management and the promotion of a positive safety culture in the workplace.
• Demonstrate a high standard of general suitability for the position, including the knowledge, skills, judgement and personal qualities required to successfully undertake the duties of the role.
• Management and change
• Delivering results
• Performance through People
• Personal effectiveness
• Local government knowledge and understanding

Key Competencies / Skills

• Management and change
• Delivering results
• Performance through People
• Personal effectiveness
• Local government knowledge and understanding

Duties

• Planning, organising and supervising the delivery of maintenance, development and improvement programmes across parks, open spaces, public realm areas, recreational facilities, road margins, verges, medians and other Council-owned lands.
• Managing the maintenance and presentation of public realm areas, including towns, villages, housing estates, industrial estates, cycle tracks, laneways, litter infrastructure and associated amenities, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and appearance are maintained.
• Supervising the maintenance and development of hard and soft landscaping features, including sports pitches, all-weather facilities, tennis courts, planted areas, floral displays, street trees and biodiversity enhancement projects.
• Managing and directing operational crews, supervisors, Park Rangers, scheme workers and other staff assigned to the Public Realm Section, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently and to the required standards.
• Managing specialist contractors and service providers engaged by the Council, including contract monitoring, performance management and quality assurance of works undertaken.
• Scheduling, monitoring and recording work programmes through approved management and digital scheduling systems, including the collection and reporting of performance information.
• Managing resources, plant, machinery, vehicles, equipment and facilities under their control and ensuring their proper maintenance, safe operation and security.
• Overseeing the maintenance, security and operational management of parks, depots, public buildings, public toilets and other facilities assigned to their area of responsibility.
• Managing civil engineering, construction, restoration and public realm improvement projects within the scope of the Section's functions.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental and operational policies, procedures and legislative requirements and promoting a positive safety culture throughout the workforce.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of emergency response arrangements, severe weather operations, on-call services and other essential service requirements as directed.
• Managing staff rosters, attendance records and associated administrative functions, including the verification of timesheets and maintenance of operational records.
• Working collaboratively with community groups, residents' associations, Tidy Towns committees, elected members, stakeholders and members of the public to support civic pride, community engagement and environmental improvement initiatives.
• Liaising and cooperating with other Council departments, local authorities and external agencies in the delivery of joint projects, programmes and initiatives.
• Supporting the organisation and management of events held on Council lands and assisting with the operational requirements associated with such activities.
• Promoting and supporting the objectives of the Council's Corporate Plan, Annual Service Plan and Public Realm service objectives.
• Supporting organisational change, service development initiatives, operational restructuring and the implementation of new technologies, systems, policies and work practices.
• Providing operational support and cover for other District Supervisors as required and undertaking duties across the South Dublin County Council administrative area.
• Participating in training and development activities and supporting the training, mentoring and development of staff where required.
• Undertaking such other duties appropriate to the grade and position as may be assigned from time to time by the Council.

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