Job: Parks Maintenance Supervisor, City of Portland (Portland, OR) |

Parks Maintenance Supervisor I Revised

Salary

$5,401.00 – $7,200.00 Monthly

Location

OR, OR

Job Type

Regular

Bureau

Portland Parks and Recreation

Job Number

2018-00163

Closing

3/26/2018 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) is seeking applications for a Park Maintenance Supervisor position. This position oversees the maintenance functions for multiple parks in the geographic portfolio assigned. The current vacancy is in the Downtown/NW; there may be future vacancies in other geographic locations. This position is responsible for directing the work of many skilled and semi-skilled personnel engaged in maintaining City Parks and related facilities and equipment, such as horticultural beds, athletic fields, playgrounds, urban plazas and irrigation systems. The Park Maintenance Supervisor plans, supervises and evaluates the work of assigned staff as well as provides leadership to create a high performance, service-oriented, diverse and safe work environment that supports the City’s and Bureau’s mission, objectives and service expectations. This position coordinates work with other City and community groups in addition to responding to inquiries from the public. Administrative tasks including drafting and analyzing reports, budgets, proposals and work plans as well as daily processing of permit requests, contracts, invoices and written communication. The Park Maintenance Supervisor may work a varied schedule to respond to emergency calls and to meet business needs of PP&R.

The City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 609,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. The successful candidate will have experience working with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Portland Parks & Recreation values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and diverse communities. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their resume. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

The City is offering an optional information meeting for this recruitment. Please see the Additional Information section below for details.

Why work at the City of Portland?

The City of Portland is committed to offering medical, dental, vision, basic life, and long-term disability coverage that provides quality care, support and value to eligible employees and their family members. Additional benefits such as flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and employee assistance program coverage is available to ensure employees have the appropriate tools to safeguard themselves and their family. The City of Portland also participates in PERS, the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System. For more information on the City of Portland’s benefits please click here.

To Qualify

Applicants must specifically address and demonstrate in their responses to the supplemental questions and resume how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:

Knowledge and experience applying the methods, practices, techniques, tools, materials and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of large landscaped areas, including associated buildings, structures, equipment and facilities.
Knowledge of and experience providing effective employee supervision, including training, work evaluations, discipline, motivation, hiring practices and mentoring of a diverse, high-performing group.
Experience analyzing complex operational problems, evaluating alternatives and recommending or adopting effective courses of action.
Knowledge and experience applying safety practices, ensuring personnel follow safe practices with equipment relating to work in downtown parks and educating personnel on rules, regulations, codes, safe work habits and potential hazards.
Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and communications with other internal groups, external partners and community members.

Applicants must also possess:

A valid state driver’s license and an acceptable driving record; and
A Pesticide Applicator License issued by the State of Oregon at time of appointment.

The Recruitment Process

An evaluation of each applicant’s training and experience, as demonstrated in their résumé and answers to the supplemental questions, weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Additional Information

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a professional résumé online, as well as answer the supplemental questions specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the “To Qualify” section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions:

Your résumé and answers to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
Your answers to each supplemental question should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications. There is a 300-word limit per question, you may want to prepare your answers offline and then cut and paste into the text box provided.
Your résumé should support the details described in your answers to the supplemental questions
If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, as identified below, please describe in your responses to your supplemental questions and résumé any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the “To Qualify” section above.

Your résumé should be no more than a total of two (2) pages. Do not attach materials not requested.

All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215 and / or Veteran’s Administration Letter Stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veteran’s Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for.

Veteran’s Preference documentation must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.

Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at time of application.

It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, the requests must be made to the Analyst(s) named below No Later Than the Closing Date of This Announcement.

Questions?

Tamara Larison

Senior Human Resources Analyst

Bureau of Human Resources

Tamara.Larison@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 823-3523

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

OPTIONAL INFORMATION SESSION(S)

To assist you in understanding this position and the recruitment process, we will offer an Optional Information Session that will provide you with details about the position and about the application process. You are not required to attend to apply for this job, but attending will help you with the application process. You are welcome to join us for this optional information session:

Matt Dishman Community Center
Room A
77 NE Knot St.
Portland, OR 97212
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
5:30 to 6:30 pm

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits

This summary outlines the benefit programs, actual benefts may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.

The City of Portland offers a comprehensive benefit package that is competitive with other private and public sector employers.

More detailed information can be obtained by calling the Benefits & Wellness Office at 503-823-6031.

Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)

A choice of two medical/vision plans and two dental plans.
Coverage is available to benefits-eligible employees, their spouse/domestic partner and eligible dependent children up to age 26.
For full time employees, the City pays 95% of the cost of coverage, you pay 5%.
The part-time employees’ cost is pro-rated based on the number of hours in the employee’s regular work schedule.

Wellness Benefits

We offer many on-site fitness center locations and classes, stretching,
discounts to local fitness clubs,
smoking cessation benefits,
chronic care coaching programs,
worksite wellness screenings and flu shots.

Life Insurance

Basic life insurance at no cost to full time employees.
Levels of coverage are based on bargaining units, employment status and/or annual salaries.
- Supplemental life insurance – employees may purchase up to $500,000 for themselves
- up to $300,000 for their spouse or domestic partner.
- up to $25,000 for dependent children.
- This coverage is portable upon retirement or separation. There are some limitations on coverage level.

Long Term Disability

Depending on your bargaining unit, you may be eligible for Basic Long Term disability coverage which will pay up to 40% of your basic monthly earnings up to $3,333 per month.
The benefit is available 60 days from the onset of the approved disability, or exhaustion of sick leave, whichever is later.
Preexisting condition limitations do apply.
Employees may also purchase an additional 20% (of your basic monthly earnings up to $1,667 per month) coverage.

Employee Assistance Plan

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) provides confidential counseling services for employees and eligible dependents.
Effective July 1, 2013, the plan provides up to five free visits per year.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) allows you to make pre-tax contributions to your account to pay for eligible medical/dental/vision expenses which are not paid by your health insurance (deductibles, co-pays, etc.)
Dependent Care Account Program (DCAP) allows you to pay for your eligible dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. The maximum allowable you may contribute to this plan is $5,000.

Retirement

Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
- The City currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.
- Employees who are OPSRP members are vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65 (age 60 for police and fire.)
Option to contribute a portion of your earnings on a pre-tax basis to the City’s Deferred Compensation Program.

Paid Leave

80 hours of vacation each year initially. This accrual will increase over time.
Sick leave typically accrues at the rate of 104 hours each year
10 paid holidays each year
three personal days accrue each year

Family Medical Leave

In accordance with federal and state law, and the City policy for family medical leave, the City grants family and medical leave to eligible employees for certain family and medical related reasons.

Other Benefits

City’s TRIP Reduction Incentive Program (for transportation options)

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible. The following supplemental questions are an important step in the examination and selection process to assist us in determining if you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the posted vacancy.
A lack of a complete and thorough response to each of the supplemental questions in the space provided may result in disqualification from the examination. In addition, the selections you make and responses you provide in the questionnaire must accurately reflect what is documented in your work history.
All of the supplemental questions below that are specifically listed in the “To Qualify” section are required for this position. Answering “No” or entering “N/A” in the open text field to any of the minimum qualifications may result in elimination from further consideration.
Have you read and understood the information listed above?

Do you have knowledge and experience applying the methods, practices, techniques, tools, materials and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of large landscaped areas, including associated buildings, structures, equipment and facilities?

Please describe how you have applied your knowledge and experience applying the methods, practices, techniques, tools, materials and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of large landscaped areas, including associated buildings, structures, equipment and facilities.
Please keep response to 300 words or less.In your response, include details which clearly reflect how you meet this minimum qualification. Such as:

Examples of when you used the knowledge skill or ability;
Role you served in (professional, internship, volunteer); and
Total years of experience applying the knowledge, skill or ability.