City and County of San Francisco
Park Section Supervisor (3422) - Citywide - (X00106)
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Company Description
This is a Citywide Exam posting. Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam. If you pass the exam, you will be emailed your score and ranking on the eligible candidate list. When a department has an open position with this job classification they will use this eligible list to hire for that position. Departments will contact candidates from this list to gauge interest in their specific roles. Learn more about the City’s hiring process here:
https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/ Job Description
Under direction, the Park Section Supervisor supervises gardeners and temporary staff and volunteers in the care and maintenance of grounds and natural areas, recreational and park facilities, and other assigned landscapes and planted areas of City-owned property. The essential functions of the class include: supervising subordinates by planning and inspecting their work in planting, establishing landscape areas, potting, transplanting, and propagation of trees, shrubs, and other nursery stock; training staff and enforcing existing procedures and methods of operation; exercising independent judgment in the assignment of work; supervising, instructing and inspecting the work of subordinates; making public contact; preparing records and required reports; operating and tracking water use through a wide range of varied irrigation systems to meet performance targets; and performing related duties as required. Working Conditions
The nature of the work may require considerable physical effort with occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions and may require exposure to hazardous conditions and/or materials which may include feces and/or urine, used syringes, etc. Some positions may require driving and/or riding mowers and driving small utility vehicles. Some positions may require weekend or shift work. Essential Duties
Supervises the work of gardeners and others in the methods to maintain and care for parks, easements, center islands, other planted and landscaped areas, including irrigation, plant propagation, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), weed management, site cleanup, homeless encampment cleanup, sod installation, pruning, mowing and general horticultural maintenance. Researches and recommends the use of new products and equipment, orders plants and estimates the cost of jobs for landscapes, and for recreation facilities; selects plant stock and supplies, and fills orders for plant stock and supplies; uses a computerized work order system to initiate, track and close jobs; completes purchase orders and reviews subsequent invoices, as well as balances the related budget. Ensures safe work practices by directing staff to wear personal protective equipment, conducting accident investigations, and instructing on the proper use of tools, equipment and IPM; and provides information and training on employee and public safety related to structural repairs, tree hazards and other unsafe working conditions. Obtains, posts, and keeps track of permits required for program implementation by submitting requests to regulatory agencies; and reports on and posts public notices when using pesticides on City property. Plans and implements landscaping and planting projects, develops related maintenance standards, and maintains landscaped and planted areas, and other nursery stock; assesses the need for tree removal, replanting and reforestation; and performs landscaping tasks, such as pruning, irrigation inspection and maintenance, IPM, fertilizing and planting shrubs and trees. Communicates verbally and in writing with the public, as well as with community groups, volunteers, advisory committees, commissions, and other city departments; drafts memos and letters, and writes incident reports; prepares educational materials and makes presentations related to park maintenance and conservation; and acts as liaison among departments by attending meetings and representing the Department at special events and hearings, and committees. Performs or supervises approved maintenance and/or minor repairs to facilities and equipment. Tracks equipment that is sent out for repairs/maintenance. Conducts traffic control inspections. Operates a City vehicle to gain access to work or work-related sites among various areas. Performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications
Three years of verifiable work experience in the care, construction or maintenance of landscaped areas by planting, weeding, fertilizing, irrigating, pruning, and controlling pests in the following areas: sports and athletic natural turf fields, golf courses, parks, ornamental gardens, arboreta, greenhouses, nurseries, botanical gardens and/or public landscaped areas and six (6) months of experience as a supervisor; OR Possession of a Certificate of Achievement from an accredited college or university in horticulture, landscaping, gardening, nursery and garden center operation, commercial cut flower and greenhouse production or related field and two (2) years of verifiable work experience in the care, construction or maintenance of landscaped areas by planting, weeding, fertilizing, irrigating, pruning, and controlling pests in the following areas: sports and athletic natural turf fields, golf courses, parks, ornamental gardens, arboreta, greenhouses, nurseries, botanical gardens and/or public landscaped areas; and six (6) months of experience as a supervisor; OR Possession of an Associate of Arts or Science degree from an accredited college or university in horticulture, landscaping, gardening, nursery and garden center operation, commercial cut flower and greenhouse production or related field and eighteen (18) months of verifiable work experience in the care, construction or maintenance of landscaped areas by planting, weeding, fertilizing, irrigating, pruning, and controlling pests in the following areas: sports and athletic natural turf fields, golf courses, parks, ornamental gardens, arboreta, greenhouses, nurseries, botanical gardens and/or public landscaped areas; and six (6) months of experience as a supervisor; OR Completion of the City and County of San Francisco’s gardener apprenticeship program (4,000 hours) and six (6) months of experience as a supervisor. Substitution
Two (2) years of additional qualifying experience may substitute for the six (6) months supervisory experience. License and Certification
Requires possession of a valid California Class 'C' Driver's License. Some positions may require an Agricultural Pest Control Advisor License in the following categories: (A) Insects, Mites and Other Invertebrates (Plant), (B) Plant Pathogens, (C) Nematodes, (D) Vertebrate Pests, (E) Weed Control, (G) Plant Growth Regulators. Some positions may require a Qualified Applicator Certificate in the following categories: (A) Residential, Industrial, and Institutional, (B) Landscape Maintenance, (C) Right-of-Way, (E) Forest, (F) Aquatic. Verification of Education and Experience
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Information on how to verify education requirements can be found at
https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/ Selection Procedures
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: Basic Supervisory Examination (Weight: 50%)
Candidates will be administered a written multiple-choice examination related to supervisory practices and procedures, customer service, leadership behavior, subordinate management, and reading comprehension. A passing score is required to continue. The score is valid for three years and can be applied to other supervisory classes. Written Examination (Weight: 50%)
Candidates who pass the Basic Supervisory Exam will be invited to take a written examination assessing horticultural practices of plant installation, replacement, protection, maintenance of interior and exterior landscaped areas, IPM, irrigation, safety practices, and operational planning. A passing score is required to be placed on the eligible list. Eligible List & Score Reporting
Eligible candidates will have a confidential list created and used for certification purposes. The list will be available to the public once it expires or is exhausted. The list remains valid for twelve (12) months and may be extended with approval. Contact Information
For questions about this position or how to apply, please contact Ian Talley at
ian.talley@sfgov.org .
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This is a Citywide Exam posting. Your application to this posting is an application to take a citywide exam. If you pass the exam, you will be emailed your score and ranking on the eligible candidate list. When a department has an open position with this job classification they will use this eligible list to hire for that position. Departments will contact candidates from this list to gauge interest in their specific roles. Learn more about the City’s hiring process here:
https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/ Job Description
Under direction, the Park Section Supervisor supervises gardeners and temporary staff and volunteers in the care and maintenance of grounds and natural areas, recreational and park facilities, and other assigned landscapes and planted areas of City-owned property. The essential functions of the class include: supervising subordinates by planning and inspecting their work in planting, establishing landscape areas, potting, transplanting, and propagation of trees, shrubs, and other nursery stock; training staff and enforcing existing procedures and methods of operation; exercising independent judgment in the assignment of work; supervising, instructing and inspecting the work of subordinates; making public contact; preparing records and required reports; operating and tracking water use through a wide range of varied irrigation systems to meet performance targets; and performing related duties as required. Working Conditions
The nature of the work may require considerable physical effort with occasional exposure to inclement weather conditions and may require exposure to hazardous conditions and/or materials which may include feces and/or urine, used syringes, etc. Some positions may require driving and/or riding mowers and driving small utility vehicles. Some positions may require weekend or shift work. Essential Duties
Supervises the work of gardeners and others in the methods to maintain and care for parks, easements, center islands, other planted and landscaped areas, including irrigation, plant propagation, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), weed management, site cleanup, homeless encampment cleanup, sod installation, pruning, mowing and general horticultural maintenance. Researches and recommends the use of new products and equipment, orders plants and estimates the cost of jobs for landscapes, and for recreation facilities; selects plant stock and supplies, and fills orders for plant stock and supplies; uses a computerized work order system to initiate, track and close jobs; completes purchase orders and reviews subsequent invoices, as well as balances the related budget. Ensures safe work practices by directing staff to wear personal protective equipment, conducting accident investigations, and instructing on the proper use of tools, equipment and IPM; and provides information and training on employee and public safety related to structural repairs, tree hazards and other unsafe working conditions. Obtains, posts, and keeps track of permits required for program implementation by submitting requests to regulatory agencies; and reports on and posts public notices when using pesticides on City property. Plans and implements landscaping and planting projects, develops related maintenance standards, and maintains landscaped and planted areas, and other nursery stock; assesses the need for tree removal, replanting and reforestation; and performs landscaping tasks, such as pruning, irrigation inspection and maintenance, IPM, fertilizing and planting shrubs and trees. Communicates verbally and in writing with the public, as well as with community groups, volunteers, advisory committees, commissions, and other city departments; drafts memos and letters, and writes incident reports; prepares educational materials and makes presentations related to park maintenance and conservation; and acts as liaison among departments by attending meetings and representing the Department at special events and hearings, and committees. Performs or supervises approved maintenance and/or minor repairs to facilities and equipment. Tracks equipment that is sent out for repairs/maintenance. Conducts traffic control inspections. Operates a City vehicle to gain access to work or work-related sites among various areas. Performs related duties as assigned. Qualifications
Three years of verifiable work experience in the care, construction or maintenance of landscaped areas by planting, weeding, fertilizing, irrigating, pruning, and controlling pests in the following areas: sports and athletic natural turf fields, golf courses, parks, ornamental gardens, arboreta, greenhouses, nurseries, botanical gardens and/or public landscaped areas and six (6) months of experience as a supervisor; OR Possession of a Certificate of Achievement from an accredited college or university in horticulture, landscaping, gardening, nursery and garden center operation, commercial cut flower and greenhouse production or related field and two (2) years of verifiable work experience in the care, construction or maintenance of landscaped areas by planting, weeding, fertilizing, irrigating, pruning, and controlling pests in the following areas: sports and athletic natural turf fields, golf courses, parks, ornamental gardens, arboreta, greenhouses, nurseries, botanical gardens and/or public landscaped areas; and six (6) months of experience as a supervisor; OR Possession of an Associate of Arts or Science degree from an accredited college or university in horticulture, landscaping, gardening, nursery and garden center operation, commercial cut flower and greenhouse production or related field and eighteen (18) months of verifiable work experience in the care, construction or maintenance of landscaped areas by planting, weeding, fertilizing, irrigating, pruning, and controlling pests in the following areas: sports and athletic natural turf fields, golf courses, parks, ornamental gardens, arboreta, greenhouses, nurseries, botanical gardens and/or public landscaped areas; and six (6) months of experience as a supervisor; OR Completion of the City and County of San Francisco’s gardener apprenticeship program (4,000 hours) and six (6) months of experience as a supervisor. Substitution
Two (2) years of additional qualifying experience may substitute for the six (6) months supervisory experience. License and Certification
Requires possession of a valid California Class 'C' Driver's License. Some positions may require an Agricultural Pest Control Advisor License in the following categories: (A) Insects, Mites and Other Invertebrates (Plant), (B) Plant Pathogens, (C) Nematodes, (D) Vertebrate Pests, (E) Weed Control, (G) Plant Growth Regulators. Some positions may require a Qualified Applicator Certificate in the following categories: (A) Residential, Industrial, and Institutional, (B) Landscape Maintenance, (C) Right-of-Way, (E) Forest, (F) Aquatic. Verification of Education and Experience
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Information on how to verify education requirements can be found at
https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/ Selection Procedures
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: Basic Supervisory Examination (Weight: 50%)
Candidates will be administered a written multiple-choice examination related to supervisory practices and procedures, customer service, leadership behavior, subordinate management, and reading comprehension. A passing score is required to continue. The score is valid for three years and can be applied to other supervisory classes. Written Examination (Weight: 50%)
Candidates who pass the Basic Supervisory Exam will be invited to take a written examination assessing horticultural practices of plant installation, replacement, protection, maintenance of interior and exterior landscaped areas, IPM, irrigation, safety practices, and operational planning. A passing score is required to be placed on the eligible list. Eligible List & Score Reporting
Eligible candidates will have a confidential list created and used for certification purposes. The list will be available to the public once it expires or is exhausted. The list remains valid for twelve (12) months and may be extended with approval. Contact Information
For questions about this position or how to apply, please contact Ian Talley at
ian.talley@sfgov.org .
#J-18808-Ljbffr