Parks​/Facilities​/Natural Resources Supervisor

The City of Arcata is seeking a collaborative, community-centered supervisor to lead our dynamic Parks, Facilities and Natural Resources teams.

Our dedicated and hardworking staff is committed to providing our community with top-notch, well-maintained parks, playgrounds, facilities, sports fields, forest and open space. If you're looking to join a hard-working team in a prime Northern California location, this is it!

Please note:

Interviews are scheduled for Thursday, October 29th. Please hold the date.

• the City currently pays the majority of the medical coverage premium for employees (and their dependents) and 100% of the premium for dental and vision coverage.
• The City also offers a $400/month health insurance opt-out option, if applicable.
• Additionally, vacation accrual increases with service; immediate City contribution to deferred comp, increasing with service; longevity pay, etc.

See more in the "Benefits" tab.

The Parks, Facilities and Natural Resource Supervisor, under the direction of higher level staff, schedules, trains, supervises and evaluates the work of assigned staff within the Parks/Facilities/Natural Resources Division; plans, coordinates, performs and supervises the daily functions of the Parks/Facilities/Natural Resources Division, including identifying projects and budgets and developing project plans for the maintenance, installation, repair, inspection and/or construction of the City’s parks, playgrounds, facilities, natural resource areas and structures.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• Schedules, trains, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned staff in the Parks/Facilities/Natural Resource maintenance and operation activities; assists in recruitment selection and promotion.
• Develops, maintains, and enforces standard operating procedures, division safety programs; conducts safety meetings.
• Plans, coordinates, performs and supervises maintenance and operations related to the installation, repair, replacement, inspection and monitoring of park and playground equipment, site amenities, turf and landscape areas, sports fields and the City’s urban forestry program.
• Plans, organizes and schedules a comprehensive maintenance management program for all City parks, facilities and natural resource areas, including the City’s integrated pest management program.
• Oversees and supervises operations relating to the construction, maintenance, repair, monitoring, and programming of the City’s facilities including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, heating, ventilation, and alarm systems.
• Oversees and supervises operations relating to the construction, maintenance and repair of recreational trails and trail related features, forest land, habitat enhancement projects, ecological restoration projects, storm water facilities and other components of the City’s natural resource, recreational and open space areas.
• Assists in planning and coordinating the City’s composting activities in Compliance with Federal and State regulations.
• Determines and recommends equipment, materials, and staffing needs for assigned projects and programs; researches new processes, equipment and technology and presents recommendations to management.
• Operates tools, vehicles, and equipment related to the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of City parks, playgrounds, facilities and natural resource areas and structures.
• Maintains inventory and Safety SDS) for the proper use, storage and disposal of all chemicals, fuels and other hazardous substances division staff may work with or around. Ensures SDS’s are readily available to division staff and that division staff have read and understand the information contained in them.
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