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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Public Works Supervisor - Parks and Grounds

Punta Gorda, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$1,755K/yr - $2,808K/yr

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Public Works Supervisor for the City of Punta Gorda, responsible for overseeing all operations associated with the Parks and Grounds maintenance program. The role includes supervising staff, managing maintenance tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.

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Responsibilities

Plan, assign, supervise, and inspect the daily work of staff engaged in landscaping, turf management, tree care, irrigation, playground maintenance, athletic fields, beautification projects, etc

Provide training, mentoring, and performance feedback to ensure compliance with City standards, safety regulations, practices, and Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) best practices

Schedule work assignments, monitor progress, and evaluate outcomes for efficiency, quality, and customer service

Oversee upkeep of City parks, trails, medians, rights-of-way, and public grounds, ensuring safe and attractive conditions

Direct turf management, fertilization, herbicide/pesticide applications, and irrigation programs in compliance with Florida Green Industries BMPs and FDEP water quality rules

Manage playground inspections and repairs to meet Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and ASTM standards for safety and accessibility

Manage interactive fountain inspections and repairs to meet the Department of Health standards for safety and sanitation

Coordinate tree trimming, planting, and removal consistent with ISA standards and local ordinances

Develop and track work orders using City provided software ensuring proper tracking and reporting needs are met

Support capital improvement and special projects such as new park construction, facility upgrades, or landscape restorations

Prepare cost estimates, specifications, and project schedules for procurement and contractor coordination

Assist in developing and monitoring the division’s annual operating budget, including staffing, materials, equipment, and contracted services

Review and approve requisitions and vendor invoices consistent with City procurement policies

Monitor expenditures to ensure cost effectiveness and budget compliance

Ensure all operations meet applicable federal, state, and local codes or standards, including ADA accessibility, all safety requirements, Florida pesticide application licensing, and stormwater management BMPs

Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance logs, pesticide/herbicide applications, and equipment servicing

Promote and enforce safe work practices, including use of PPE, equipment operation protocols, and traffic control in rights-of-way

Coordinate hurricane preparedness and recovery for parks and grounds in accordance with City emergency management protocols

Respond to storm damage, flooding, debris clearance, and facility recovery as required

Serve as a primary responder for after-hours emergencies affecting public parks and grounds

Communicate effectively with City management, elected officials, staff, community groups, and the public regarding park conditions, maintenance schedules, and service requests

Represent Public Works and collaborate with multiple departments as needed in meetings with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies, and Engineering on shared facilities and projects

Ensure high levels of customer service and public satisfaction in all parks and grounds operations

Qualification

ParksGrounds MaintenanceSupervisionBudgetingProcurementRegulatory ComplianceLeadershipOralComputer SkillsProject ManagementWritten CommunicationMathematical ComputationsSafety PrecautionsPlant CareTeam Collaboration

Required

Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and personnel administration

Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures

Knowledge of budgeting and control

Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions

Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local codes and ordinances

Knowledge of parks and facilities maintenance, operation, and management

Knowledge of flower, shrub, and grass planting, pruning, cultivating, fertilizing, watering, and other aspects of plant propagation and care

Skill in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work

Skill in performing mathematical computations

Skill in the use of a computer

Skill in oral and written communication

Able to perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others

Able to communicate in the English language by phone or in person in a group or one-to-one setting

Able to learn job-related material primarily by making inferences from written materials and through structured lectures

Able to monitor capital improvement projects to ensure the department's concerns and standards are met

Able to read and interpret blueprints and layouts used to estimate material and labor costs

Able to produce written documents in the English language with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar

Able to work cooperatively with the general public and other City employees

Graduation from high school, or a GED from a properly accredited institution of learning

Five years of experience in parks, grounds, and facilities maintenance, or a combination of education and experience

Two years of experience in a supervisory position