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Parks Field Supervisor

Salary: $34.57 – $46.46 Hourly

Location : Salem, OR

Job Type: Fulltime-Career

Job Number: 23-0307-04

Department: Recreation Services

Org: RS Parks Maintenance

Opening Date: 05/22/2023

Closing Date: 6/5/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Summary

The City of Salem is in search of a Parks Field Supervisor! If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of an organization that provides opportunities to learn, a friendly work environment, and a great family-work balance, then the City of Salem is the place for you.

Make an impact:
The pride and joy of any town is the public park system. Help keep Salem’s 90 parks beautiful and safe! Salem boasts hidden gems located inside neighborhoods, larger community parks with reservable areas for weddings, reunions, company picnics, and athletic tournaments, plus special event parks for concerts, festivals, movies, and run/walk events. Salem is fortunate to have historical sites and park features not found anywhere this side of the Mississippi.

What you will do:

  • Plan, organize, evaluate and coordinate Parks program operations
  • Provide direct supervision over project lead staff, subordinate park staff and supplemental labor forces.
  • Provide technical and administrative support with budget programs
  • Perform and develop policies/procedures for the parks and recreation programs
  • Provide support and customer service for reservations and special events
  • Work on new and deferred maintenance projects
  • Work independently and make decisions concerning parks operations and programs with minimal direction

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
  • Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
  • Competitive pay.
  • Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
  • Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
  • Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
  • Voluntary long-term care.
  • Employee wellness program.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Employee health clinic.
  • Position schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 4:00pm.

What are the minimum qualifications?

  • Must pass the pre-employment background check and drug test (including marijuana).
  • Must have an Oregon driver’s license and a driving record that meets the City of Salem’s driving standards.
  • Associate degree from an accredited college or university in a related field to program assignment (i.e., biology, business management, engineering, environmental sciences, etc.), and four years of supervisory experience in a related field, or any combination of education, experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required to apply)

  • Certifications and/or Licenses
    • CPO (Certified Pool Operator)
    • CPSI (Certified Playground Safety Inspector)
    • ODA (Oregon Department of Agriculture)
    • CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)

What you will bring along:

  • Knowledge and experience in maintenance of parks infrastructure, owned right-of-way and median areas, sports and maintenance fields, urban forestry and natural resources, irrigation, and power equipment usage.

About us:
The Public Works Department values employees and their professional development. If you are someone that takes pride in collaborating on innovative ideas, proactively responding to community needs, and being a good environmental and financial steward, we look forward to meeting you! The Public Works Department promotes a healthy work life balance, while maintaining the utmost dedication to the health, safety and welfare of our community including our team!

The City of Salem is the second largest City in the State of Oregon, located in the heart Willamette Valley, and is the capital city of Oregon with a population over 170,000. Centrally located, Salem is 47 miles south of Portland and an hour from the Cascade Mountains to the east and an hour from the ocean beaches to the west. Salem is an exceptional community for living and working with exciting new and comfortable well-established neighborhoods and carefully preserved historic buildings.
A full-service City, Salem has eight primary departments: Community Services, Finance, Fire, Enterprise Services, Legal, Police, Public Works, and Community and Urban Development. Several departments also have functional divisions within their department. The City has five labor unions and employs roughly 1,350 talented and dedicated staff members. The Urban Renewal Agency and the Salem Housing Authority are separate municipal corporations. The Agency contracts with the City for services and the Authority is led by the Housing Administrator within the Urban Development department.

Where can I find out more about the position?
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How can I apply?
The City of Salem invites individuals of all diverse communities and backgrounds to apply for our available job opportunities as we strive to provide the best service to everyone. The City of Salem is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and has a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to, and learning from each other, we are better able to serve the community.

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01

What is your highest level of education? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

  • High school graduate or GED
  • Associate’s degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree
  • Doctorate’s degree
  • N/A

02

How many years of experience do you have leading or supervising staff in a related field? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

  • No experience
  • 1 year or less
  • 2-3 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 6 years
  • 7 years or more

03

How many years of experience do you have with planning, organizing, evaluating and coordinating Parks program operations? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-3 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 6 years or more

04

How many years of experience do you have with Parks maintenance project coordination? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-3 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 6 years or more

05

How many years of experience do you have with fiscal management, including budgeting, cost savings, prioritizing expenditures & projects? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-3 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 6 years or more

06

How many years of experience do you have in development and improvement of systems and standard operating procedures? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-3 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 6 years or more

07

How many years of experience do you have in training, coaching, and conducting performance evaluations of subordinate staff? We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-3 years
  • 4-5 years
  • 6 years or more

08

Do you currently hold any of the following certifications/licenses? Please select all that apply. We encourage you to include supporting details in your application.

  • CPO (Certified Pool Operator)
  • CPSI (Certified Playground Safety Inspector)
  • ODA (Oregon Department of Agriculture)
  • CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)
  • N/A

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