Parks & Open Space Supervisor

This posting will remain open continuously until filled.

The Town of Castle Rock’s future and the quality of that depend on the choices we make today. Do you want to be part of a team that make decisions that work now while preserving and protecting Castle Rock’s identity and quality of life for the future? We value teamwork, cooperation, and quality communication.  We strive to provide exceptional public service to our customers and encourage creativity and innovation. We welcome all that share those values to apply.

Working for the Town of Castle Rock includes:

• The opportunity to make a difference in our community 
• Career Advancement Programs
• Employee well-being program
• Competitive total compensation with an excellent benefits package
• Free membership to the MAC or Recreation Center

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervises personnel; supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; monitoring standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; recommending employee transfers, promotions, and salary increases as appropriate.
• Ensures the proper instruction, supervision and training of personnel in safety, methods and procedures, proper use of equipment, preventive maintenance, and related maintenance and repair.
• Oversees maintenance operations. Evaluates and assigns daily responsibilities. Supervises and performs repair, maintenance, and installations of park and recreation improvements, outdoor recreational amenities, trails, streetscapes, fields, parks, building grounds and equipment.
• Responds to public concerns and inquiries regarding all aspects of trails and open space maintenance and operations.
• Identifies, develops scope, and prioritizes volunteer projects available within parks, open space and trails. Works with volunteer coordinator to implement projects with appropriate volunteer and staff resources.
• Maintains and orders equipment, materials, and supplies inventory.
• Participates in planning, coordinating and running special events such as the National Arbor Day event, the Town’s 4 of July celebration, 5k runs, bicycle races, etc. that are scheduled for parks and open space venues. Coordinates public safety with other departments for such events. Provides assistance, coordination and maintenance of items for special events including tents, tables, stages, port-o-lets, litter pick-up, signs, banners, etc.
• Performs record and report maintenance duties, e.g., monthly reports, accident forms, annual budget forms, open space management plan, work orders, time sheets, requisitions.
• Inspects open space, corrects public use or safety problems and addresses environmental concerns.   
• Inspects the maintenance of athletic fields, e.g., sodding, installing mounds and bases, marking base paths, and correcting public safety hazards such as ground holes, loose turf, and debris.
• Inspects park improvements including restrooms, pavilions, trees, shrubs, turf, pavement, concrete, curb and gutter and signs.
• Inspects sprinkler systems, streetscape, trails, and building grounds necessary for repair and safety compliance.
• Responds to emergencies and assists personnel in all facets of tasks performed.
• Assists in annual budget preparation, work plan, and capital improvement plan.
• Implements management plans for open space resource areas and trail development.
• Ensures departmental priorities are achieved, coordinating resources and staffing with other Parks and Recreation divisions as appropriate.
• Coordinates use of equipment that is shared use. Moves equipment to necessary sites.
• May participate in noxious weed management, flood control, wildlife habitat restoration, forestry, wildfire mitigation and miscellaneous agricultural or land management practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

*This position is part of the Town's snow removal program. Will have scheduled on-call responsibilities through the winter months to remove snow using a 4-wheel drive pickup and/or heavy equipment. Snow removal shifts are typically 12 hours.*

Minimum Qualifications:

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Experience: At least three (3) years' previous experience and/or training that includes open space management and/or parks maintenance; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Licenses and/or Certifications Required: 

• A valid Colorado  Driver's License 
• Certified Parks and Recreation Professional Certification is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to function in a supervisory/managerial capacity for a group of workers.  Includes the ability to make decisions on procedural and technical levels.
• Knowledge of the various types of semi-skilled manual work performed in maintenance of open space and sustainable trail systems.
• Knowledge of landscape suitability, environmental landscape, and resource management techniques, including weed management.
• Knowledge of general park construction techniques
• Knowledge of the various types of manual, gas, or electrically powered tools, equipment, and machinery employed in maintenance, installation, and/or repair of municipal parks, open space, irrigation systems, and related structures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of potential hazards of the materials and equipment used in performing tasks.
• Skill in operating machinery and equipment and utilizing tools used within the open space systems.
• Familiarity with budget processes.
• Ability to physically access all assigned open space and trails to perform duties, potentially in any weather and environmental conditions. May include exertion of heavy physical effort to include lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling objects and materials of 100 pounds or more.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information, such as GIS, equipment maintenance manuals, architectural drawings, surveys, technical reports and Town policy manuals.

Physical Demands:

• Moderate to heavy physical work to including ability to lift 75lbs or less, carry 75 lbs or less, push and/or pull 50 lbs or less
• Frequent performance of activities requiring a full range of body movement including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling/bending, crouching, crawling, and/or twisting  
• Frequent hand/eye coordination to operate tools and electrical equipment as well as for driving equipment and vehicles
• Vision for reading, recording and interpreting information
• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

Work Environment: 

• Works both indoors and outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions
• Regular exposure to dust, noise, and chemicals

Equipment Used: 

• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

This posting is subject to close at any point in time once a qualified pool of applicants has been obtained.

Must satisfactorily complete a driving record check and criminal background check prior to commencing employment.

The Town of Castle Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.