Job: FIELD SUPERVISOR

Job Title: FIELD SUPERVISOR
Salary: $1,022.00 - $1,541.00 Biweekly $26,572.00 - $40,066.00 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Houston, Texas

PN # 06967
ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

FIELD SUPERVISOR (2 POSITIONS)

Department: PARKS AND RECREATION
Division: GREENSPACE MANAGEMENT
Section: MAINTENANCE*
Location: VARIOUS*
Workdays & Hours: M-F, 6:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. *
*Subject to change


DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This position will coordinate, participate and supervise teams of 3-5 permanent employees, along with additional temporary assistance in the form of probationers, seasonal employees, part-time employees or volunteers to maintain a group of parks and street medians. Analyze and resolve staff, equipment and operating problems and implement changes to increase efficiency. Supervise and delegate tasks to balance workload and resources. Conduct inspections of parks and document work orders needed to repair and improve facility. Maintain various records including statistics of labor, material and equipment resources utilized on work executed. Set goals, train, motivate and periodically evaluate crewmembers to improve performance. Ensure employees have adequate supplies and properly functioning equipment. Oversee preventative maintenance of assigned vehicles, equipment and tools. Enforce safety regulations within crew performance on a daily bases. Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays and on call as needed. This position is designates among essential personnel under the City's Emergency Management Policy.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis.

MINIMUM 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.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience in the maintenance field are required. Related work experience in ground maintenance may substitute for education on a year for year basis.

MINIMUM LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid Driver's License and complies with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2). GENERAL INFORMATION: SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: NONESAFETY IMPACT POSITION: ( X ) 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 minimum to midpoint of this salary range is:Salary Range - Pay Grade 17 OPENING DATE: September 23, 2009CLOSING DATE: Open Until FilledAPPLICATION PROCEDURESOnly 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.For application status inquiries or special accommodations, please call the Hiring Department at: 713-865-9383.Our TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf) phone number is (713) 837-9471.All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.An Equal Opportunity Employer