Parks & Trees Supervisor

City of Montpelier; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health & dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Dependent care

Job summary

City of Montpelier is seeking a Project Manager for the Parks and Trees Department to lead and support a small crew in daily outdoor operations. The role requires working 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, in varied weather and public settings, with on-call duties for emergencies.

The position emphasizes project management, safety, and community involvement, offering competitive benefits and growth within municipal programs.

Qualifications

• Core job requires teamwork and daily collaboration with a small team of 4-6 people.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and schedules.
• Completion of projects on defined timelines and expectations.
• Willing to work full days outdoors in varying weather.
• Capability for heavy lifting and use of hand tools.
• Follow safety plans and promote safe work practices.
• Eagerness to learn new skills and procedures.
• Willingness to respond to emergencies on-call, including natural disasters.
• Serve as a mentor for youth groups, trainees, and volunteers.
• Communicate effectively with the public and represent the Parks and Trees Department positively.
• Handle challenging situations tactfully and respectfully (enforcement, behavior, after-hours activities).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a small team to deliver park projects and programs.
• Manage priorities and ensure deadlines are met.
• Work outdoors in diverse weather conditions and environments.
• Lift heavy objects and perform physical site tasks.
• Follow and promote safety protocols in all activities.
• Mentor youth crews and volunteers while building program offerings.
• Coordinate with the public and act as a positive City representative.
• Respond to emergencies as part of emergency management planning.

Skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Deadline driven

Outdoor work

Heavy lifting

Safety practices

Willing to learn

On-call emergencies

Public communication

Respectful handling of situations

Youth mentoring

Volunteer coordination

Customer service

Job description

Qualifications

Required Skills, Knowledge, & AbilitiesThese are core parts of the job that will be important for all candidates:

• Work closely and collaborate with a small team of 4-6 people daily.
• Flexibility around managing priorities and schedules.
• Complete projects on a timeline with defined deadlines and expectations.
• Willing and able to work full days outside in a wide variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.
• Capable of sustained strenuous physical activity, lifting of heavy objects, use of hand tools, etc.
• Follow safety plans and prioritize safe work practices.
• Enthusiasm for learning new skills.
• Willing to respond on-call to emergencies such as natural disasters, snowstorms, ice storms, etc.
• Serve as a teacher, role model, and mentor for youth groups, job trainees, and volunteers
• Communicate effectively with the public and be a positive representative of the Parks and Trees Department and the City of Montpelier.
• Handle challenging situations tactfully and respectfully (rule enforcement, unruly behavior, vandalism, after-hours activities).

Special Requirements

Desired Qualifications & Experience:While not required, the following examples of work experience would be helpful in this role. Any candidate we hire will receive on-the-job training in all of these skills.

• Professional trail building experience including trail building and maintenance with machines and hand tools.
• Project management experience coordinating contractors, materials, timelines, and project budgets.
• Experience leading youth crews, volunteer groups and other work crews.
• Professional trade experience including carpentry, landscaping, excavator operation, tractor operation.
• Professional tree care experience including pruning, removals, planting, nursery work, ground work, climbing, bucket truck work, etc.
• Experience writing and managing grants.
• Experience planning events and coordinating day-of-event activities.
• Develop and manage programming, with a focus on community involvement and affordability.
• Strong computer skills.

Schedule and Other Factors

• The schedule is generally 8-4:30 Monday-Friday.
• Seasonal events require occasional weekend and after-hours duties --- 1 weekend in October, 1 weekend in February, 6-8 weeknight evenings in July/August.
• All staff are on a rotation for weekend rounds (2 hrs. on Saturday and Sunday) once every 4 weekends.
• The seasonal nature of this job requires working outside in all types of weather.
• This position requires considerable contact with the public.
• This position has specific roles in the City’s Emergency Management Plan, including disaster preparedness and coordinating volunteers and donations during disaster relief operations.

Benefits

• Paid time off: starts with 14 paid days off per year plus State and Federal Holidays, 24 hours of incidental time for appointments. PTO increases with tenure in this role to 21 days (7 years) and 28 days (14 years).
• Retirement: 10% mandatory employee deduction plus 8% employer match.
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, optional Life Insurance, vision, flexible spending, and dependent care.

Category Community Services Department Status Open Salary This position is classified at level 6 “Project Manager” in the City’s personnel plan. This position would start at $29.40-$30.89, depending on experience, with annual pay step raises and cost-of-living increases. Posted September 10, 2026 Closing September 24, 2026 5:00 PM