Environmental and Natural Resources Supervisor - Parks & Recreation

Respect • Integrity • Excellence • Teamwork • Vibrancy

The Environmental and Natural Resources Supervisor provides leadership, vision, and professional oversight for the City’s environmental programing, sustainability initiatives and the Gardens at Gantz within the Parks and Recreation Department. This position manages operations for Keep Grove City Beautiful, all environmental programming, the City of Grove City’s recycling efforts and the Gardens at Gantz Farm, while developing new, innovative, community-focused programs that enhance environmental awareness and stewardship. 

The Supervisor is responsible for planning, budgeting, and administering programs that connect residents with nature through education, volunteerism, and public engagement. The position ensures that the environmental programs and Gardens at Gantz Farm are maintained to the highest standards and evolve to meet current community needs and best environmental practices.

The Supervisor shall be chosen solely on the basis of their executive and administrative qualifications in the profession of parks and recreation, as shown by the adequacy of their technical training and their successful experience in parks and recreation or related fields. The ideal candidate also possesses extensive knowledge of the Grove City community.  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Education, Natural Resources, Horticulture, Parks and Recreation Management or a related field preferred; however, candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and progressively responsible professional experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.
• Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental programming, sustainability initiatives, or Parks and Recreation Management, with at least one (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with experience supervising staff and volunteers. 
• Ability to plan, organize, and evaluate multiple programs and facilities simultaneously. 
• Skill in building partnerships, community, outreach, and public speaking. 
• Competence in budget management, report preparation, and grant administration. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (required) and recreation management (preferred) software.
• Certification or training such as NRPA, CPRP, or similar credentials (preferred). 
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed for programs and events.
• The City of Grove City is a Drug Free Workplace. All candidates who receive an offer of employment will be required to undergo testing for commonly used drugs, including marijuana.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license and maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
• Familiarity with the Grove City community is highly preferred. 

Note to Applicants: This application contains questions designed to assess your readiness for the position of Environmental and Natural Resources Supervisor. Your responses to the application questions will be scored by an independent Civil Service Test Administrator. Top-ranking candidates may be invited for interview. The Environmental and Natural Resources Supervisor has the following duties under the immediate supervision of the Director of Parks and Recreation:

• Plan, direct, and evaluate environmental programs, services, environmental events, including EcoFest, Keep Grove City Beautiful, community clean-up efforts, and educational workshops.

• Oversee daily operations of the Gardens at Gantz, including classes and tours, the Community Gardens, and other environmental sites.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate innovative initiatives that promote sustainability, conservation, and environmental education throughout Grove City.

• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise part-time staff, volunteers, and interns; provide leadership to foster teamwork and accountability.

• Prepare and manage program budgets, including revenue projections, purchasing, and cost-recovery goals consistent with departmental policy.

• Cultivate partnerships with community organizations, schools, and civic groups to expand programming and engagement in environmental initiatives.

• Act as liaison for the City with the Gardens at Gantz Volunteer Organization, ensuring a positive and productive experience for the participants while maintaining City Standards for safety and care.

• Coordinate communication and marketing efforts with the department’s Communications team to increase visibility and participation.

• Oversee the City’s composting, recycling, and natural resource management efforts; track data and outcomes to support sustainability goals.

• Seek and manage grants and sponsorships related to environmental programming and capital improvements.

• Maintain compliance with City policies, safety procedures, and all applicable regulations.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Parks and Recreation mission.

• Obey and execute all orders of the Administrative Assistant.

Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments. The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.) or found while working with plants; ascends and/or descends stairs; works in or around crowds; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons; has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; frequently lifts objects approximately 30 lbs., frequently carries objects approximately 30 lbs. frequently pushes objects approximately 30 lbs. frequently pulls objects approximately 30 lbs.
Knowledge of recreation programming; *City goals and objectives; *City policies and procedures; *personnel rules and regulations; *safety practices and procedures; City certification/licensure requirements; public relations; community resources and services; office practices and procedures; English grammar and spelling; records management; employee training and development; supervisory principles and practices; office management; project management; local geographic area.
Certification or training such as NRPA, CPRP, or similar credentials preferred.

Salary : $54,350 - $94,827