Salary: See Position Description
Location : Throughout St. Louis County, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2022-00203
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 08/29/2023
Closing Date: 9/11/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
St. Louis County Department of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking Park Supervisor candidates to help fulfill its mission of providing high quality parks, facilities, and recreation services that enhance residents’ lives through responsible and effective management of resources. Park Supervisors are assigned a specific park location (or cluster of parks). The current vacancy is located at Faust Park in Chesterfield but the list being created may be used to fill positions at other locations as they occur.
The starting salary range for this position will be $19.41-$23.29 hourly depending on candidate’s qualifications as well as budgetary considerations. In addition, we offer a wonderful work environment (you get to work in a Park!), a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit
Examples of Duties
- Manages the maintenance and operation of buildings and grounds in a specified park.
- Establishes work priorities and schedules.
- Supervises and performs routine work such as mowing grass, restroom maintenance, trash removal, playground maintenance, and tennis and basketball court maintenance, etc.
- Supervises and performs maintenance, repair, installation, and coordination of special projects regarding parking lots, sidewalks, shelters, restrooms, hiking and biking trails, etc.
- Supervises and performs routine maintenance on County equipment including trucks, tractors, and mowers.
- Researches and writes specifications for equipment, building materials, and recreational equipment as needed.
- Coordinates with park staff regarding numerous outside park functions such as snow removal and special events.
- Performs safety inspections and enforces safety regulations.
- Offers input for budget considerations.
- Responsible to insuring a safe, pleasant experience for park visitors.
- Performs related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation, Horticulture, Construction Management, or a related field and a minimum of two years’ related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant’s education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.
The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant’s earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans’ status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th FloorClayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966
An Equal Opportunity EmployerFax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
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Do you possess a valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
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Has your driver’s license ever been suspended or revoked?
- Yes
- No
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How many moving violations have you had in the last 3 years?
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Please indicate ALL geographic locations where you would be willing to work (you may make multiple selections).
- North County
- South County
- West County
Required Question