NEOGOV · 5 hours ago
Park Trails Field Supervisor
City of Bellingham, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$7,954/mo - $9,638/mo
4+ years expNEOGOV is looking for a Park Trails Field Supervisor to lead a dedicated team responsible for maintaining the city's extensive trail system. This role involves overseeing trail maintenance, developing training programs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while contributing to the overall quality of life for Bellingham residents.
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Responsibilities
Supervises and coordinates the Trails program area within the Park Operations Division
Develops, plans, schedules, coordinates, monitors and recommends a wide variety of trail maintenance tasks including construction, repair, wetland mitigation and restoration
Effectively utilizes maintenance management software to conduct work planning, schedule work activity, manage assets, track service requests, work orders and projects to maintain and maximize efficiency of program areas
Refers major or controversial requests/issues to Park Operations Manager for review
Works with other divisions, departments, and agencies to facilitate and coordinate services, as appropriate
Maintains Safety Data Sheets for work group
Supervises the work of assigned Park Technicians, Park Specialist, Park Workers, and seasonal staff
Hires, trains, assigns works, develops performance standards and monitors performance
Conducts pre-disciplinary investigations; recommends and delivers corrective action as appropriate
Reviews and approves employee timesheets and oversees scheduling
Responsible for training, motivating, and supervising the work team and establishing a system of effective communication and cooperation
Trains and orients employees on program area techniques and methods, work assignments, equipment operation, policies, best practices and procedures
Responsible for safety training and monitors compliance of employees with safety rules
Develops, recommends, and implements program goals and objectives, subject to management approval
Evaluates, recommends and implements appropriate techniques, equipment and technology to increase effectiveness and efficiency of trail work and operations
Develops and recommends policies and procedures for program area
Performs scheduled and unscheduled inspections of trail corridors including greenways and open space properties
Monitors for hazards and encroachments
Works with other City departments to develop drainage and erosion control methods
Troubleshoots and resolves issues within scope of authority or coordinates with appropriate entities
Oversees ordering, inventory, maintenance and allocation of program supplies, vehicles and equipment
Coordinates with Park Specialist and other Division Supervisors to resolve conflicts involving scheduling, use, condition and availability of equipment
Obtains quotes for materials/supplies and coordinates and schedules equipment maintenance
Approves expenditures for equipment and materials, monitors budget for program area and provides recommendations for management review
Implements and monitors approved budget
Prepares and submits reports to manager and outside advisory boards
Works with other City staff, departments, and outside agencies to comply with all applicable local, state and federal regulations, policies, guidelines, reporting requirements
Designs, plans, and determines scope of work, materials, time and cost projections and implements renovation and rehabilitation projects for Trails program area
Assists Park Operations Manager with managing contracts for construction of trails, and coordinates with outside contractors
Investigates and responds to community members’ complaints, information requests and issues in a courteous and prompt manner
Conducts, attends, and participates in a variety of team or departmental meetings
Monitors and reviews status of Integrated Pest Management Program
Uses system of guidelines for best management practices
Completes necessary documentation for trail inventory, maintains use records, and records and reports trail maintenance statistics to Park Operations Manager
Uses GIS and other mapping/information systems to identify and track trail assets in City controlled areas and works continually to update boundary marking and mapping
Composes correspondence, reports, and other documents as necessary
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Four (4) years of experience in grounds maintenance, recreational trails, park management, or closely related field
Two (2) years supervisory or lead experience required
Verification of ability to work in the United States by date of hire
Valid Washington State driver's license and good driving record. Applicant must submit a three-year driving record prior to hire
Employment contingent upon passing a criminal convictions check, child and adult abuse records check, and local background check
Willingness to attend evening or daytime meetings, training, and other functions
Ability to secure and maintain a valid First Aid and CPR certification within 12 months of hire
Ability to secure and maintain Certified Erosion Control and Sediment Control Lead Training (CESCL) Training within 12 months of hire
Ability to secure a Commercial Driver's License within 18 months of hire and to maintain throughout employment. Must pass CDL-related drug and alcohol testing throughout term of employment
Must attend and complete Pacific Northwest Resource Management school years 1 and 2 or equivalent certification approved by the Department within 4 years of hire
Preferred
College or vocational coursework in natural resource management, park administration or related field
Experience with maintenance management software
Benefits
10 hours of vacation leave per month, with increased accrual over time
12 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
8 hours of sick leave accrued monthly
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts and medical insurance opt-out program
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Washington State Retirement plan (DRS) for retirement security
Optional 457 deferred compensation (Retirement Savings Plan) with employer match
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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