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The City of Houston FIELD SUPERVISOR (GS) in Houston, Texas
FIELD SUPERVISOR (GS)
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FIELD SUPERVISOR (GS)
Salary
$19.66 - $21.00 Hourly
Location
Various
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
33897
Department
Parks and Recreation
Division
Greenspace
Opening Date
04/15/2024
Closing Date
6/15/2024 12:00 AM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED
DIVISION: GREENSPACE MANAGEMENT
SECTION: MAINTENANCE
LOCATION: VARIOUS LOCATIONS*
WORKDAYS & HOURS: MON-FRI: 6:30 AM TO 3:30 PM
*Subject to change
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTION
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD seeks a Field Supervisor to join its Greenspace Management team.
The potential candidate will play a key role in the following duties:
Coordinates and monitors teams of 3-5 permanent employees.
Monitors landscape contractor to ensure compliance and communicate with contractor’s staff.
Manages additional temporary assistance in the form of probationers, seasonal employees, part-time employees, or volunteers to maintain a group of parks and street medians.
Analyzes and resolves staff equipment operating problems.
Recommends changes to increase efficiency.
Efficiently delegate tasks to balance workload and resources.
Conducts inspections of parks and document work orders needed to repair/improve facilities.
Maintains various records including statistics of labor, material and equipment resources on work executed.
Sets goals, train, motivate and periodically evaluate crewmember performance to improve performance.
Maintains accurate records to support decisions.
Ensures that employees have adequate work supplies and proper functioning equipment to perform assigned tasks.
Oversees preventative maintenance of assigned vehicles, equipment and tools and is held accountable for equipment.
Observes safety regulations and ensure that crews do the same.
Requires driving to various locations to perform duties of the position.
Performs other duties and activities that may be required during operation.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters or records boxes (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Basic knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation and simple mathematical functions like percentages, ratios, etc. as might normally be acquired through attainment of a high school diploma or a GED.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four years of progressively responsible work experience in the maintenance field are required.
A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for the experience requirement.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Must have a valid Driver's License and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).
PREFERENCES
Applicants with experience in Grounds Maintenance/landscaping experience are highly preferred.
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. The salary range is:
Pay Grade 17
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832.395.7091.
If you need special services or accommodations, call 832.395.7091. (TTY 7-1-1).
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.
Benefits include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
Yes
No
02
What is the highest level of education you have obtained?
Less than a High School diploma/GED
High School diploma/GED
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree or higher
03
How many years of progressively responsible work experience do you have in the grounds maintenance field?
Less than 2 years experience
2 years but less than 4 years experience
4 years but less than 6 years experience
6 years or more experience
No experience
04
Do you have a valid/current driver's license?
Yes
No
05
Please select the following duties you have performed. (Check all that apply).
Supervision of staff
Resolve operational problems
Conducting parks maintenance operations
Delegation of tasks
None of the above
06
If you checked any of the duties above, please explain how you have conducted those duties in your past/current role. See resume is not acceptable. If no experience, please enter N/A in the space below.
07
Working conditions - Are you willing and able to perform the following job functions? (Check all that apply).
Lift moderately heavy items
Work outside
Walk for long periods on rough, uneven surfaces
Work in cold, hot, windy and various temperatures
Work in the rain
None of the above
08
Are you currently a City of Houston employee, who is still on probation (employed during the past 12 months or promoted during the past 6 months)?
Yes
No
09
How many years of experience do you have with Work Order Systems?
Less than 1 year experience
1 - 2 years experience
3 - 4 years experience
5 years or more experience
10
Give an example of your past or current experience with Work Order Systems. If no experience, please enter N/A in the space below.
11
This position requires the Field Supervisor to be highly involved in the day-to-day activities in the field with his/her crew members. Are you willing to meet this requirement?
Yes
No
12
I agree I will not apply for a lateral transfer or a position that would result in a voluntary demotion to any other City Department during the peak mowing season months between July 1 – October 31.
Agree
Disagree
Required Question