Parks Field Operations Supervisor

The City is seeking a dynamic and experienced Parks Field Operations Supervisor to lead day‑to‑day parks maintenance and operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for supervising field crews, ensuring high‑quality service delivery, and supporting the long‑term stewardship of parks, natural areas, and recreational assets.

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The Parks Field Operations Supervisor reports to the Parks Superintendent and oversees a team consisting of 2 Senior Public Utility Workers, 9 Public Utility Worker 2's, and 6 seasonal Parks Workers.

This position offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on the community by leading essential parks services. The City offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

As Oregon’s fourth‑largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard‑working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve and go ‘one step beyond’ to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways.

Our work is challenging, fast‑paced, and rewarding.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives.

Come build the future with us.

The Parks Field Operations Supervisor plans, coordinates, and supervises a wide range of parks operations and maintenance activities. This position plays a critical role in workforce leadership, training development, operational planning, and emergency response. The successful candidate will foster a culture of safety, respect, inclusion, and continuous improvement while balancing operational priorities and community needs.

• Plan, prioritize, assign, and supervise daily parks operations field work, including staffing, equipment, and materials.
• Provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and discipline for Public Utility Workers and seasonal staff.
• Respond to and resolve public inquiries, service requests, and complaints related to parks operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures for maintenance activities and safe equipment operation.
• Identify training needs and develop team‑wide training programs; ensure completion of all City‑mandated training.
• Inspect and review field work for quality, safety, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Participate in emergency response and rotating on‑call leadership duties; act on behalf of the Parks Superintendent when needed.
• Lead special projects and support operational budget planning, monitoring, and resource management.

• Leadership & Supervision – Ability to lead diverse field crews, manage performance, and build a respectful, inclusive team culture.
• Operational Expertise – Strong knowledge of parks operations, maintenance practices, equipment, and safety standards.
• Planning & Organization – Skill in prioritizing work, allocating resources, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communication – Effectively communicate with staff, leadership, labor partners, and the public in both routine and sensitive situations.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making – Sound judgment in resolving operational issues, employee matters, and emergency situations.
• Training & Development – Commitment to workforce development through coaching, mentoring, and structured training programs.
• Fiscal Awareness – Ability to monitor budgets, manage materials and services, and support long‑term resource planning.
• Customer Service – Demonstrated ability to respond to community needs with…