Under general direction, provides overall supervision of the Parks Division, including the day-to-day supervision of personnel and activities involved in the maintenance, repair, improvement, and cleaning of parks, City trees, street medians and parkways, Downtown District improvements, sports fields, open space vegetation, swimming pools, graffiti, recreational areas, and related facilities.

As Parks Superintendent, this classification supervises the Park Supervisors who are accountable for an assigned area within the Parks Division. This position reports to the Deputy Director of Public Works.

• Develops work standards and deploys a work force of multiple supervisors and full time positions.
• Provides division priorities and coordinates the schedules of division operations.
• Designs and oversees in-house improvements to existing facilities.
• Participates in the design of new and the rehabilitation of related City facilities.
• Operates and coordinates a maintenance management system.
• Assists the Department with annual and long-range plans.
• Assists in the development of the Parks Division Budget and monitors Division expenditures.
• Develops and oversees contracted maintenance work.
• Oversees the inspection of contract construction of new and renovated facilities in accordance with industry specifications.
• Performs the administrative work of the Division.
• Develops, enforces, evaluates and maintains safe work practices and conditions to conform to local, state and federal regulatory agencies.
• Prepares oral and written reports for the department and represents the Division at Park Commission and related public meetings.
• Coordinates Division personnel during emergency operation of the Department.
• Selects, trains, motivates, disciplines and evaluates Park personnel.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Principles and practices of management
• Selection, appraisal, and motivation of employees
• Work planning and control including estimating and inspection
• Methods, materials and equipment for the design, construction and maintenance of landscaped and recreational areas and facilities.

• Supervise multiple work units through subordinate supervisors
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Communicate tactfully and effectively with the public
• Identify requirements, procedures, and deficiencies in landscape maintenance including pruning, diseases, growth, and aesthetics
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Design and review designs for landscaping and irrigation systems
• Operate a PC and related software