South Division Parks Supervisor

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(a) and 457 plans

City bus/light rail pass

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

City of Phoenix’s Parks and Recreation Department seeks a Parks Supervisor to lead supervisory staff responsible for maintenance of city parks, mountain preserves, landscapes, and facilities. This role coordinates with divisions to support major projects and oversees budgets, procurement, and compliance.

Ideal candidates will have five+ years of supervisory experience in parks maintenance, strong communication and data-driven decision skills, and the ability to foster a positive team environment

Qualifications

• Five years of supervisory experience in parks maintenance, including three years as second-line supervisor.
• Background check and fingerprinting required for finalists.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a City vehicle on City business.

Responsibilities

• Direct and prioritize the work of supervisory staff responsible for parks, trails, and facilities.
• Coordinate with other divisions to support major maintenance projects and recreation activities.
• Participate in budget development, capital improvements, and procurement processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulations related to land, water, and air; conduct inspections for quality.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Athletic field maintenance

Staff development

Procurement processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in park and recreation management, horticulture, construction management, or related field

Licenses/certifications in Pest Management, NPSSI, ISA Arborist, or related landscape certifications

Job description

About This Position

The Parks and Recreation Department offers residents and visitors access to more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves. These areas include 41 trailheads, over 200 miles of trails, and 182 city parks. The department also operates 32 community and recreation centers, provides classes and sports programs for all ages, manages 29 pools and eight golf courses, and maintains a wide range of specialty, cultural, and recreational facilities.

The Parks Supervisor role directs and prioritizes the work of supervisory staff responsible for the care and maintenance of city parks, mountain preserves, landscaped areas, special facilities, community centers, sports fields, turf, and other public grounds. The position works closely with other divisions and departments to coordinate major maintenance projects and support recreation activities.

In addition, the Parks Supervisor participates in budget development and management, oversees capital improvement projects and equipment procurement, ensures compliance with regulations related to land, water, and air, and conducts inspections to evaluate work quality. The role also involves labor-management responsibilities, including coordination with unions and adherence to negotiated memoranda of understanding.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the department; excellent oral, written, presentation and listening skills will be essential.
• Possesses analytical skills to effectively use data to make decisions and relay information are essential.
• Ability to build a strong and positive working environment for team members in their section and across the organization.

SALARY

Pay Range: $78,540.80 - $110,510.40 annually.

Hiring Range: $78,540.80 - $100,235.20 annually.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of supervisory experience in parks maintenance, including three years of experience as a second-line supervisor (or three years of supervisory experience in parks maintenance work at the level of Parks Foreman II),
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must be fingerprinted and will have their fingerprints used to check the Criminal History Records of the State of Arizona Department of Public Safety and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any records returned will be reviewed to determine the candidate's suitability for the job.
• This position requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Five plus years of experience managing large scale budgets.
• Five plus years of experience in athletic field and turf maintenance.
• Five plus years of experience training and developing staff.
• Three plus years of experience managing Building/Trade maintenance staff.
• Three plus years experience and an understanding of procurement processes and contract management.
• Two plus years of experience with Capital Improvement Program projects.
• Experience in the principles and practices of employee supervision and personnel administration.
• Experience in operating budgets and asset control.
• Experience in park maintenance, operations and management practices.
• Experience with horticulture practices, irrigation, and landscape.
• Experience in community engagement.
• A bachelor's degree in park and recreation management, horticulture, construction management, or related field.
• State of Arizona Office of Pest Management License, National Playground Safety Institute Certification, International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist, or Arizona Landscape Contractor Association Sustainable Landscape Management certification.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes October 01, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

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REFERENCE

Parks Supervisor, JC:40430, ID# 62526, 09/18/26, USM, MR, Benefits:007

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