Parks Crew Supervisor

Job Description:

Parks Crew Supervisor

Description

Introduction

Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov.

POSITION INFORMATION

Join Our Team as a Parks Crew Supervisor

Placer County Parks, Trails, and Open Space Division

Are you passionate about the outdoors and ready to make a difference in your community? Placer County is hiring a Trails and Open Space Crew Supervisor to help manage and maintain over 4,000 acres of open space, 65 miles of trails, and 29 parks, including beautiful lakefront areas in Tahoe.

In this key role, you'll oversee daily operations and long-term planning for our Trails and Open Space program. Responsibilities include supervising staff and contractors, managing routine and preventative maintenance, and supporting projects, budgeting, and community engagement.

We’re looking for a motivated, detail-oriented leader with strong communication skills and a passion for delivering safe, accessible, and high-quality outdoor spaces.

Placer County offers a rewarding career in a forward-thinking organization committed to public service, stewardship, and outdoor recreation.

Apply today and help shape the future of Placer County’s great outdoors!

BENEFITS

Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.

Click here to view Placer Public Employees Organization (PPEO) benefits.

For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website.

DEFINITION

To plan, organize, direct, and supervise construction and maintenance for County landscapes, trails, parks, open space, median areas, beaches, and lawn and garden areas; to coordinate work unit activities with other work units, sections, divisions, departments, and outside contractors; to provide technical support to supervisory and management staff; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Crew Supervisor level in the Parks series recognizes positions that perform full first-line supervision over an assigned crew or work unit, including planning, assigning, monitoring, and evaluating the work of subordinates, and are responsible for ensuring the success and effectiveness of crew projects and assignments.

This classification is distinguished from the Parks Operations Supervisor in that the latter provides full second-line supervision of assigned staff and may spend more time in an office setting focused on administrative and planning functions that support operations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from a Parks Operations Supervisor and/or higher-level management staff.

Exercises direct supervision over assigned maintenance staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Direct, supervise, and perform skilled construction and maintenance of County landscapes, parks, trails, open space, median areas, beaches, and lawn and garden areas requiring a high degree of skill and independent judgment, including painting, metal fabrication, sign installation, tree trimming and removal, and irrigation system calibration, testing, and modification.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of unit goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for parks, trails, and open space maintenance activities; implement policies and procedures.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of staff involved in assigned parks, trails, and open space maintenance and construction activities.
• Evaluate operations and activities of assigned work unit; coordinate and monitor workflow; recommend and implement improvements and modifications.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration; prepare cost estimates for budget recommendations; submit justifications for staffing, supplies, materials, and equipment; monitor and control expenditures.
• Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed to maintain efficient and professional operations.
• Review the work of contractors; ensure work is completed according to contract specifications; report deviations and issues to supervisor; administer the more routine contracts and service agreements.
• Assist with the development and monitoring of project tasks, costs, and timelines.
• Use automated maintenance management systems; create, schedule, and assign work orders.
• Track and prepare records of work performed; generate and review reports from an automated maintenance management system; keep records and prepare reports and other documents as required.
• As directed, may represent the division to outside agencies, organizations, and contractors; provide technical assistance as necessary.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public, other County departments, and outside contractors; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other County employees, and the public using principles of effective customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing duties similar to a Senior Parks Worker with Placer County.

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by college course work in arboriculture, horticulture, forestry, park management, or a related field.

Required License or Certificate:

• May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
  
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  Possession of a Qualified Applicator Certificate from California Department of Food and Agriculture is desired.
  
  

Note: Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of parks, trails, and open space maintenance and activities.
• Principles and practices of landscaping, irrigation troubleshooting and repair, irrigation controller programming, carpentry, and plumbing.
• Use and purpose of common materials, tools, equipment, methods, procedures, and practices used in the skilled construction and maintenance of parks, trails, and open space.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Principles of program budget monitoring.
• Principles and practices of work safety.
• Pertinent local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws.
• Principles and practices of project management, coordination, and inspection.
• Basic principles and practices of contract administration.
• Principles and practices of workflow coordination and assignment.
• Automated systems used to schedule maintenance activities and projects.
• Office procedures, methods, computer equipment, and relevant software.
• Principles and practices of effective customer service.

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; observe safety rules and identify safety hazards; analyze problem equipment and systems; recall, identify, and locate equipment and tools; read, interpret, explain, and follow work orders, manuals, schematics, diagrams, drawings, blueprints, scopes of work, and contract documents; analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action; work under time pressure with frequent interruptions; focus on a single task for long periods of time.
• Intermittently, sit while completing work papers and reports or while operating equipment; on a continuous basis, walk, stand, balance, bend, squat, crouch, climb, kneel, twist, and reach while operating equipment and performing grounds and maintenance work; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; hear, see, and smell with sufficient acuity to perform essential job functions; speak, use telephone, write, and use keyboard to communicate; lift very heavy weight.
• Organize, implement, and direct parks, trails, and open space construction and maintenance operations and activities for assigned work crew.
• Perform heavy and continuous physical labor in a safe and effective manner.
• Work assigned shift, including weekends, holidays, and odd or irregular hours; be subject to emergency call-out and work unusual or prolonged work schedules; work multiple or mandatory shifts during emergencies, seasonally caused circumstances, or special projects.
• Operate a variety of equipment, hand tools, and power tools, including light trucks, excavators, skid steers, forklifts, street sweepers, field tractors, boom trucks, backhoes, sprayers, chainsaws, weed eaters, stump grinders, leaf sweepers, chippers, rakes, and shovels.
• Use specialized tools and equipment applicable to area of assignment.
• Perform the most complex work of the unit.
• Service, repair, and adjust various mechanical and electrical groundskeeping equipment and tools.
• Remain current with technology associated with parks, trails, and open space maintenance.
• Research and resolve issues related to workflow, contract compliance, and overall effectiveness of the assigned work unit.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Assist in monitoring an assigned program budget.
• Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
• Accurately develop project budgets and timelines.
• Effectively monitor and inspect the work of outside contractors and identify and report deviations in scope of work.
• Effectively coordinate assigned projects.
• Maintain records and prepare reports and other documents.
• Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Interact fairly and courteously with others.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Training & Experience Rating (100%)

Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant’s education, training, and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a credit check, voice stress analysis, and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.

SUBSTITUTE LISTS

The eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification. For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey level) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied.

EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES

Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please click here.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of the following characteristics: gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, the person’s use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or any combination of two or more characteristics stated herein. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.

Conclusion

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Preciosa Ayala-Burkhardt, Administrative Technician, at payala@placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4637.

Closing Date/Time: 9/15/2025 5:00:00 PM

Salary:

$35.36 - $44.16/hour; $6,129.07 - $7,654.40/month; $73,548.80 - $91,852.80/year