Parks Superintendent - Peoria, AZ

Position Title: Parks Superintendent

Hiring Range: $83,356 - $103,361

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Primary responsibilities may include:

• Administration of Parks and Recreation contracts including, but not limited to, Right of Ways contract, City Hall campuses and Trails.
• Oversight of the Parks and Recreation open space areas, natural resources, washes, mountain and river trails, and other numerous related assets.
• Selecting, training, supervising and evaluating staff engaged in city landscape.
• Resolving customer service issues.
• Managing expenditures, monitoring resources, preparing and delivering presentations of budgeting and forecasting.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications:

• Technical experience with geospatial information systems (GIS).
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in a municipal or government setting.

Tell me more...

The purpose of this position is to support the development and implementation of best management practices in irrigation and contract landscape maintenance of City properties, streetscapes, parks and trail corridors. Develop programs for management and landscape maintenance contract administration including accountability measures, safety standards and innovative environmental procedures. To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here.

The ideal candidate for this position will be:

• Experienced with personnel supervision including timekeeping, approving requests for time off, etc.
• Comfortable managing safety concerns, and ensuring city and department goals, policies and objectives are followed.
• Experienced in scheduling and assigning tasks in staff workflow processes to measure performance and efficiency outcomes.
• Experienced with interpreting data and documents, researching trends, recommending projects, reviewing plans, consulting with internal and external departments and agencies in the management or assistance with landscape, parks, trail and irrigation improvement projects.

Why Peoria?

Recently voted the #1 place, to live, work and play, Peoria is a community you can be proud to work for.

Take a look at the great benefits offered to eligible employees: Click here to view benefits offered.

About Peoria

The City of Peoria, AZ is a thriving city in the Northwest Valley that provides excellent municipal services to our community. Recently named by AZ Big Media as the Best Place to Live, Work, and Play, we are committed to maintaining the level of service to our residents to sustain and enhance the lives and culture of Peoria.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service through anticipating our community's needs, creating partnerships, promoting sustainability, and embracing diversity, then #PeoriaisthePlace for you!

Get an inside look at the Culture of Peoria

We are:

P-Professional~E-Ethical~O-Open~R-Responsive~I-Innovative~A-Accountable

Application Process:

Applications will be accepted for current vacancies until the posted closing date, or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants will be notified of any next steps by email and/or phone.

During the selection process, any applicant requiring accommodation for a disability should advise the human resources department at employment@peoriaaz.gov or 623-773-7100.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Agency ~ Oportunidad de Empleo con Derechos Iguales.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent.

Experience:

• A minimum of five years of related experience.
• Requires a broad knowledge of specialized practices, maintenance equipment, workflow systems and procedures.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Playground Safety Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Pesticide/Herbicide Applicators License within 6 months of hire
• Backflow/Check Valve Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Driver's License upon hire.