Parks Operations Supervisor II – SDA (Sunset District)

King County Water and Land Resources Division -WA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Parks is seeking a dynamic Supervisor II in a Special Duty Assignment to lead a frontline Operations team and guide daily park maintenance work. This temporary SDA role focuses on staff development, project prioritization, and ensuring compliance with safety and budget requirements.

The position is internal to DNRP and located at Sunset Maintenance Shop in Seattle. It offers a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week and a structured early-morning to afternoon shift with potential

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in Parks Maintenance Operations.
• Strong leadership background with supervising crews and safety needs.
• Ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate work and build relationships.
• Clear and effective communication with staff, peers, and the public.
• Hands-on knowledge of preventive maintenance for park facilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and Lucity.
• Experience with resource planning including estimating costs and procuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily work; prioritize tasks; provide guidance on complex issues.
• Build relationships across the Parks Division; communicate with leadership; after-hours support.
• Oversee performance evaluations, documentation, and disciplinary actions.
• Assist with hiring; respond to inquiries; support budgeting and purchasing.
• Ensure safety compliance with OSHA/WISHA and environmental standards.
• Support budgeting and purchasing; monitor expenditures; authorize purchases and invoices.
• Identify training needs; deliver instruction; collaborate across the Parks Division.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Planning & coordination

Communication (written & verbal)

Interpersonal savvy

Safety compliance awareness

Team collaboration

Cost estimation & budgeting awareness

Public engagement

Tools

Lucity

Microsoft Office & Teams

Job description

King County Parks is seeking a dynamic Supervisor II in a Special Duty Assignment to lead a frontline Operations team and guide daily park maintenance work. This temporary SDA role focuses on staff development, project prioritization, and ensuring compliance with safety and budget requirements.

The position is internal to DNRP and located at Sunset Maintenance Shop in Seattle. It offers a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week and a structured early-morning to afternoon shift with potential