Parks Operations Supervisor

City-of-College-Statio; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of College Station's Parks Operations Department is seeking a Parks Operations Supervisor to oversee daily maintenance and staff within the park district. The role includes planning, assigning, training, and evaluating crews engaged in maintenance, repairs, and construction, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include project planning, budget assistance, bid writing, and ensuring work aligns with department standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent; two years college-level training.
• Five years of related experience with one year supervisory experience.
• Possess CPSI or able to obtain within 12 months of employment.
• Possess or obtain Non-commercial Applicator License within 12 months.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in plumbing, irrigation, electrical, welding, turf management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and participate in daily parks maintenance and operations.
• Organize projects, monitor safety, and ensure timely completion.
• Enforce policies; revise divisions policies and job descriptions as needed.
• Assist in divisional budgeting, bids, specifications, and expenditures.
• Inspect facilities, vehicles, equipment, playgrounds, and lighting for safety.
• Maintain work orders and asset records in city systems.
• Support park programs and events and respond to citizen concerns.
• Coordinate with youth sports and facility user groups.
• Foster a safe, cooperative work environment and resolve disputes.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communic.

On-call and emergency response

Weekend/evening/holiday availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years college-level training / technical training

Tools

CPSI Certification

Non-commercial Applicator License (TDA or SPCB)

Texas Driver's License

Job description

Under general direction of the Parks Operation Manager, the Parks Operations Supervisor supervises, oversees, and participates in the daily operations and maintenance of assigned park district, assigned staff, and provides assistance in developing and scheduling related park functions and activities.

1. Plan organize, supervise, and participate in the work of assigned full-time and seasonal employees engaged in the daily activities of parks maintenance, repairs and construction; provide training for subordinates and review and evaluate work performance; effectively recommend hiring, discipline, transfer, and termination of subordinate employees.
2. Organize, plan, and monitor projects; assure work is completed in an efficient, safe and timely manner and according to project work plan; develop and/or recommend contingency plan for work activities in crisis situations.
3. Enforce policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with City and department standards and requirements; implement policies and procedures to assure effective and safe functioning of assigned activities; and assist with the revision of departmental policies, job descriptions and evaluations manuals as needed.
4. Assist in the preparation of the divisional budget, identifying resource needs for parks maintenance and operations; responsible for purchases, collecting bids, and writing specifications for division equipment and vehicles; monitor expenditures in assigned area to assure sound fiscal control; assure effective and efficient use of budgeted funds, personnel, materials, facilities and time.
5. Responsible for routine inspections and repairs of facilities, vehicles, equipment, playgrounds, and lighting within the park district and other areas of responsibility to assure health and safety are being met and to identify deficiencies and safety hazards; maintain records of the inspections and repairs.
6. Maintain a record-keeping system that provides for the proper evaluation, control, and documentation of assigned operations by maintaining work orders and assignments in the City’s electronic work order and asset management systems.
7. Assist in preparing facilities and provide support for various park and recreation programs and events.
8. Respond to citizens in the resolution of concerns, inquiries, complaints, rule violations, and on-going programs.
9. Serve as City liaison for Youth Soccer, Little League, Girl's Softball, and other facility user groups to coordinate activities as directed.
10. Facilitate a harmonious, cooperative, safe and supportive work environment and resolve complaints and disputes in a fair and timely manner.
11. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required:

High School Diploma or G.E.D., and two (2) years college-level training or technical training certification in a field related to area of assignment, and five (5) years experience related to area of assignment including one (1) year supervisory experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Possess a Certified Playground Safety Certification (CPSI) or the ability to obtain within (12) month of employment.

Possess or the ability to obtain a Non-commercial Applicator License issued by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) or the Structural Pest Control Board within (12) months.

Valid State of Texas Driver’s License.

Excellent written and oral communication.

Knowledge and experience in general plumbing, irrigation, electrical repairs, welding, construction, turf management, and landscaping.

Available for on-call and emergency response.

Available to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Preferred:

Special event logistics experience

Sport field turf maintenance experience

Forestry and horticulture experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Screening: Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.