Supervisor II - Sunset District (SDA)

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

Supervisor II - Sunset District (SDA) - INTERNAL TO DNRP ONLY

Salary
$112,729.55 - $142,891.22 Annually

Location
Sunset Maintenance Shop - 13659 18th Avenue S., Seattle, WA

Job Type
Term-Ltd

Job Number
2026-27924

Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division
Parks

FLSA
Exempt

Bargaining Unit
C10 : PROTEC17-Sups-DES, DLS, DNRP

Full- or Part-Time
Full Time

Hours/Week
40 hours/week

Summary

King County Parks is thrilled to offer a temporary leadership opportunity for a dynamic candidate who can balance guiding a team with understanding the hands-on work of frontline Parks operations. As a Supervisor II in a Special Duty Assignment (SDA), you will help advance our mission to steward and enhance public spaces for the community. If you’re energized by leadership, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.

This posting is internal ONLY to the Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP). We are not currently accepting applications external to the county or from other county departments.

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future temporary Supervisor II openings within the Parks Division or throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next six months.

About the Role

In this role, you will help shape the daily work of your Park District by planning, coordinating, and supporting the operations that keep our parks thriving year-round. As a Supervisor II (SDA), you will guide staff development, communicate project priorities, uphold core values, and ensure essential administrative work runs smoothly. With a mix of natural areas, active recreation spaces, and trail systems to care for in every season, you will play a pivotal part in maintaining vibrant parks that serve the entire community.

About the Team

King County Parks' mission is to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities, and with 205 parks, 32,000 acres of open space, 215+ miles of backcountry trail, and 175+ miles of regional trails, King County Parks offers close-to-home recreational experiences for everyone.

The Operations Team is made up of approximately 180 full-time staff and over 100 temporary employees, all supporting a wide range of services that provide meaningful experiences at every level of the organization. Being a part of the Operations Section means you get to experience this work firsthand through supporting maintenance staff while also coordinating with community partners and outside organizations to accomplish our goals.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Supervisor II, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Job Duties

• Lead and support a high-performing team by supervising daily work, prioritizing tasks, and providing guidance on complex issues.
• Build strong relationships across the Parks Division, communicate effectively with leadership, and provide after-hours support when needed.
• Oversee employee performance and development, including evaluations, documentation, and disciplinary actions.
• Assist with hiring processes, respond to public inquiries or complaints, and support budgeting and purchasing activities.
• Ensure safety compliance by supervising the crew’s adherence to construction, OSHA/WISHA, and environmental standards, codes, regulations, and specifications.
• Support budgeting and purchasing activities including budget preparation, monitoring monthly/annual expenditures, authorizing purchases and code invoices
• Identify training needs, deliver hands-on instruction, and collaborate across the Parks Division through regular meetings on projects and schedules.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring

• Three or more years of experience in Parks Maintenance Operations, working with a variety of staff such as maintenance workers, project managers, and event coordinators.
• Strong leadership background with consistent experience supervising crews, addressing safety needs (to include reading safety data sheets), and guiding team performance in a collaborative, inclusive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate work while building effective relationships with staff, stakeholders, and partners at all levels.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage employees, peers, supervisors, and the public.
• Hands-on knowledge of preventive maintenance programs for park facilities, natural lands, and related assets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and asset management tools such as Lucity.
• Experience with resource planning, including estimating costs for park and trail projects and procuring the right equipment and supplies for crews.

Physical Requirements

Ability to traverse uneven surfaces in all weather conditions.

Workplace Exposures

This position requires the ability to work inside/outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, inclement weather while at various heights and/or within confined spaces, at all Parks facilities and other adverse conditions such as high-volume noise, dust and heavy traffic.

Competencies You Bring

• Manages Complexity: Ability to make sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Manages Conflict: Ability to handle conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Interpersonal Savvy: Ability to relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Courage: Ability to step up to address difficult issues and say what needs to be said.
• Ensures Accountability: Ability to hold self and others accountable to meet commitments.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring

Experience coordinating and working to support large-scale community events

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Driver's License

Supplemental Information

Work Location

Sunset District in SeaTac

Work Schedule

This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible. The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. As needed, the Supervisor II may also work weekends or special events. This position will participate in Duty Officer rotations of being on-call for 2-weeks at a time a few times a year.

Union Representation

This position is represented by PROTEC 17

Duration

This recruitment aims to hire a current King County employee who has successfully completed their initial probation to serve in a Special Duty Assignment. This assignment is anticipated to last approximately 12 months.