Irrigation Supervisor

Description DEFINITION

Under general direction, plans, schedules, assigns, reviews, and supervises the work of staff performing maintenance and irrigation control duties at City parks and recreational facilities to ensure a safe and clean environment for residents and visitors; plans; provide complex staff assistance to management staff in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.

Receives general direction from assigned management personnel. Exercises direct supervision over maintenance staff.

This is the full supervisory-level class in the Parks Maintenance series that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized maintenance activities at City parks and related facilities with accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of staff and for providing technical support to management in a variety of areas.

Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines. Examples of Duties EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of assigned staff in the Parks Division; trains staff in work procedures; evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion.
• Participates in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for assigned services and programs; recommends and implements policies and procedures including standard operating procedures for assigned operations.
• Monitors activities of the assigned staff; identify opportunities for improving service delivery and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements.
• Coordinates assigned services and operations with other divisions and outside agencies.
• Participates in annual budget preparation; identifies resource needs; prepares detailed cost estimates with appropriate justifications; monitors expenditures.
• Provides staff assistance to management; prepares and presents staff reports and other written materials; supervises the establishment and maintenance of reports, records, and files; ensures the proper documentation of operations and activities.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates and responds to complaints and inquiries from citizens, other departments, and outside agencies; recommends corrective actions to resolve issues.
• Coordinates and evaluates park maintenance work performed by private contractors to ensure contractors meet all City contracting requirements.
• Oversees the work of staff responsible for installing, maintaining, repairing and operating the City’s automated irrigation systems; ensures systems are calibrated to meet water demand and conservation measures.
• Inspects landscaped areas and project sites to evaluate work progress, resolve work problems, and determine maintenance or repair needs; oversees and directs the installation and maintenance of irrigation and sprinkler systems.
• Directs the planting and care of plants, trees, and shrubs, and the watering, fertilizing, and maintenance of lawn areas; directs the preparation and application of chemicals for the control and eradication of plant and lawn pests and diseases.
• Prepares requisitions for materials and supplies; maintains, repairs, and inventories parks maintenance equipment.
• Develops and maintains staff training programs, including safe equipment and pesticide use, pruning techniques; coordinates monthly safety meetings.
• Maintains files, databases, and records related to personnel matters, training materials, and park maintenance activities; prepares a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Represents the City in meetings with members of other public and private…