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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Regional Park Superintendent II, South Coast Botanic Garden

Los Angeles County, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$90K/yr - $121K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the County of Los Angeles, the most populous county in the nation, dedicated to providing vital public services. The Regional Park Superintendent II will manage the overall operation of the South Coast Botanic Garden, overseeing staff, programming, and facility maintenance while ensuring compliance with contracts and managing restoration projects.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supervises, through subordinate supervisors, educational nature-related programming, including planting, propagation, and maintenance operations

Supervises the work of garden staff, volunteers, and grounds maintenance contractors

Coordinates and supervises work assignments and work shifts for all facility personnel, contractors and volunteers

Regularly inspects the facility to assure optimum maintenance and use of buildings, grounds, gardens, hiking and equestrian trails, and water areas; and reports deficiencies to appropriate agency

Maintains working collaborations with other County departments, governmental agencies, support groups, and other organizations which provide services to or have a special interest in the facility

Processes and approves special event permits, coordinating pre-event preparation of the area to be used and assuring cleaning of the area after the event

Ensures compliance by concessionaires and contractors with negotiated terms of contracts; and reports violations to the appropriate departmental agency

Identifies, plans, budgets, and oversees the execution of restoration projects for gardens, and associated elements, such as hardscape and garden statuary

Maintains an inventory of both living and non-living collections, and ensures artifacts are protected and secured from damage or theft

Participates in the planning of future development or additions to the facility; and attends meetings with community organizations, private contractors, or other agencies involved with planning and developing the facility

Prepares or supervises the preparation of maintenance of records, reports, budgets, and fee collection systems

Coordinates facility programs related to horticulture, nature and equestrian activities

Trains staff and volunteers to assist with programs

Works with stakeholders, such as staff within the Board of Supervisors and volunteer organizations on facility operations and programs

Qualification

Plant ScienceEnvironmental StudiesLandscape ArchitectureArboricultureSupervisory ExperienceBudget ManagementFundraisingEvent PlanningTrainingCollaborationCommunication

Required

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Plant Science, Environmental Studies, Landscape Architecture, Arboriculture, or related fields

One year of experience supervising staff and managing a nature center or arboreta garden

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions

Physical Class: 2 - Light. This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved