PARK Grounds Improvement Supervisor ; SR

Rooted in knowledge, rising with integrity.

Guide the crews who work for our City's canopy.

The Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Urban Forestry, Horticulture Services Branch looks for an individual to lead the oversight of beautification and maintenance of City-owned property along roadways, sidewalks, and public spaces by coordinating crews and ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and timely. This position coordinates operations through subordinate supervisors, supports contract and budget administration, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with professional standards.

The supervisor prepares performance evaluations and conducts investigations related to disciplinary actions. Strong judgment, organizational skills, and urban forestry expertise are required.

• Plan, assign, and coordinate arboriculture crews island-wide; supervise multiple crews and projects to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Supervise work through subordinate supervisors and ensure efficient use of staff and equipment
• Monitor contracts and inspect contractor and developer work for quality and compliance
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and public complaints; prepare reports and recommendations
• Assist with budgeting, procurement, and resource planning
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, licensing, and certification requirements, and proper use of equipment
• Coordinate with City departments, contractors, agencies, and community organizations on projects and improvements

• Plan and coordinate nursery and grounds maintenance programs for parks, streetscapes, and public spaces, including high‑visibility areas such as Kuhio Beach and Queen Kapiolani Garden
• Develop and improve landscape maintenance practices, with emphasis on irrigation systems
• Conduct and oversee experimental programs to evaluate new and adaptable plant species
• Research and evaluate fertilizers, insecticides, and other treatments to support plant health and landscape sustainability

• Handle and apply chemicals, including working in areas treated with chemicals
• Work independently in remote or mountainous locations without access to drinking water, restrooms, or electricity
• Work evenings or weekends for pesticide/herbicide application, specialist projects, events, or emergency response
• Serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies

• Determine appropriate methods and specialized equipment (e.g., cranes, chippers, stump removers) for tree maintenance operations
• Monitor tree maintenance contractors; inspect work quality and issue corrective actions as needed
• Assess tree health, structural conditions, and risk factors, including disease, infestation, and storm damage
• Respond to hazardous tree emergencies, including off‑hour situations

• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Work required:
  Respond to emergency work in inclement or extreme weather; work under or near fallen trees; work near roadways in low‑visibility conditions; work around live electrical lines damaged by fallen trees; work in off‑road conditions; work after hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays; serve as a Disaster Response Worker during declared emergencies

Excellent employment benefits: up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, holidays, comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and more.

At the time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non‑citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

Graduation from a regionally‑accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor's degree in agriculture, horticulture, or a related field.

Work experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree on a year‑for‑year basis. Such experience must provide the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from a bachelor's degree.

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