Overview
Park Section Supervisor/Citywide/X00084 Jobs in San Francisco, California, USA at City and County of San Francisco
Position: Â Park Section Supervisor (3422) – Citywide (X00084)
Full-time
Certification Rule:
Rule of 5
Exam Type:
Class Based Test
Work Hours:
Regular
Job Code and
Title:
3422-Park Section Supervisor
Fill Type:
Permanent Civil Service
Eligible List Type:
Combined Promotive and Entrance
Company Description
Analyst Contact:
Ian Talley ley
Application Opening:January 21, 2025
Final date to receive applications:
Apply Immediately
. Application filing will be open at least through February 4, 2025 and will close any time thereafter.
Job Description
Under direction, the Park Section Supervisor supervises gardeners, temporary staff and volunteers in the care and maintenance of grounds and natural areas, recreational and park facilities and other assigned landscapes and planted areas of City-owned property. The essential functions of the class include, but are not limited to:
Supervises the work of gardeners and others in the methods to maintain and care for parks, easements, center islands, other planted and landscaped areas, including irrigation, plant propagation, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), weed management, site cleanup, homeless encampment cleanup, sod installation, pruning, mowing and general horticultural maintenance;
Recommends the use of new products and equipment, orders plants and estimates the cost of jobs for landscapes, as well as for recreation facilities; selects plant stock and supplies, and fills orders for plant stock and supplies; uses a computerized work order system to initiate, track and close jobs; completes purchase orders and reviews subsequent invoices, as well as balances the related budget;
Ensures safe work practices by directing staff to wear personal protective equipment, conducting accident investigations, and instructing on the proper use of tools, equipment and IPM; and provides information on employee and public safety related to unsafe working conditions;
Obtains, posts, and keeps track of permits required for program implementation by submitting requests to regulatory agencies; and reports on and posts public notices when using pesticides on City property;
Plans and implements landscaping and planting projects, develops related maintenance standards, and maintains landscaped and planted areas, and other nursery stock; assesses the need for tree removal, replanting and reforestation; and performs landscaping tasks, such as pruning, irrigation inspection and maintenance, IPM, fertilizing and planting shrubs and trees;
Communicates verbally and in writing with the public, as well as with community groups, volunteers, advisory committees, commissions, and other city departments; drafts memos and letters, and writes incident reports; prepares educational materials and makes presentations related to park maintenance and conservation; and acts as liaison among departments by attending meetings and representing the Department at special events and hearings, and committees;
Performs or supervises approved maintenance and/or minor repairs to facilities and equipment;
Tracks equipment that is sent out for repairs/maintenance;
Operates a City vehicle to gain access to work or work-related sites among various areas; and
Performs related duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
The nature of the work may require considerable physical effort with occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions and may require exposure to hazardous conditions and/or materi…
Title: Park Section Supervisor/Citywide/X00084
Company: City and County of San Francisco
Location: San Francisco, California, USA
Category: Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care, Maintenance/Cleaning
