Natural Resorces and Parks Crew Supervisor

The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is seeking candidates for Crew Supervisor that align with the City’s values, are team-oriented and are leaders with passion and vision for parks and with serving the community.  

The Natural Resources and Parks District Crew Supervisor in the Park and Natural Resources Division is part of a skilled team responsible for maintaining turf, landscaping, and open spaces in their district. They oversee and coordinate the work of staff maintaining park grounds. This is a hands-on position, and the ideal candidate should enjoy working outdoors.

The ideal candidate should be passionate about public service, highly motivated, and able to manage all aspects of horticultural and park maintenance within their district. They must be able to work with the City Horticulturist to design, layout, and install new landscape beds, as well as renovate existing ones. This position also involves developing an annual horticulture program and submitting required documentation for herbicide applications into the work order database. The candidate may serve as a lead worker, assigning tasks and monitoring their completion, or supervise staff, including conducting performance evaluations, training, and managing hiring, discipline, and termination processes.

The role includes planning, scheduling, and allocating resources for maintenance activities, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and evaluating completed work. The candidate will maintain reports, records, and other documentation related to their responsibilities. They will also review inventory needs, monitor supply levels, ensure proper storage, and request inventory replenishment. Managing the assigned budget and expenditures is also part of the role.

The candidate will oversee the maintenance of equipment and tools, ensuring they are in safe working condition, troubleshooting issues, and requesting repairs as needed. Other duties include responding to customer inquiries, providing information, or directing them to the right resources. The candidate may also assist with special events or projects and participate in routine grounds maintenance tasks like litter pickup and trash removal. Additionally, the candidate should be able to operate equipment for turf and landscape maintenance. Other duties of a similar nature may be assigned as needed.

About Us
PRCR plays a leading role in the quality of life and character of the Capital City.  A wide range of facilities and programs spread over 220 parks and 120 miles of trails supports the social, cultural, mental and physical well-being of the citizens.   The Parks Department is committed to hiring all kinds of talent to build a diverse workforce and is guided by the vision of Bringing People to Parks and Parks to People.

• Supervision & Leadership: Lead and supervise a team of gardeners, ensuring effective work assignments, performance evaluations, training, and staff management. Oversee maintenance activities and coordinate volunteer events.
• Landscape Design & Maintenance: Collaborate with the City Horticulturist to design, install, and maintain landscape beds, ensuring high-quality horticultural practices and park maintenance.
• Resource & Budget Management: Plan, prioritize, and allocate resources for park maintenance tasks, manage inventory, and monitor budget and expenditures related to horticultural activities.
• Safety & Equipment Maintenance: Ensure safe operation and maintenance of equipment and tools, troubleshoot issues, and initiate repairs as needed while ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Customer Service & Communication: Respond to customer inquiries, provide information, and work with other City staff, contractors, and volunteers to deliver exceptional service and resolve issues effectively.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate reports, records, and documentation, including herbicide application details, work orders, and compliance with applicable laws and safety standards.

Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED and six years of related experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing/Certifications

• North Carolina Public Operator Pesticide License.
• Valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.

Knowledge of: 

• Knowledge of landscape design, installation, renovation and maintenance, disease and pest control, fertilization and other cultural practices required.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and landscape plans.
• Supervisory principles, practices and techniques (based on assignment).
• Project management principles and practices.
• Business math concepts and basic budget administration.
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.

Skills In: 

• Training and coaching staff (based on assignment).
• Composing and maintaining basic original documents including reports, presentations, and correspondence.
• Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines and prioritizing competing demands.
• Overseeing and organizing and maintaining records and files.
• Proofreading and error correction.
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).
• Providing customer service.
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications. 

ADA and Other Requirements
This position typically requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 

Working Conditions: Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); and frequent exposure to intense noise. 

Note: This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Salary : $52,988 - $85,668