What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Supervisor - Parks and Recreation Department, Northeast Division position at City of Phoenix?
About This Position
The Parks and Recreation Department provides residents and visitors with more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves. The parks feature 41 trailheads and more than 200 miles of trails, and 189 city parks. Additionally, there are 32 community and recreation centers, classes, and sports programs for all ages, 23 pools, eight golf courses, and a variety of specialty and cultural venues and facilities.
The Parks Supervisor position directs and prioritizes the work of supervisory level staff who provide care and maintenance of many parks, mountain parks, preserves, landscaping, special facilities, community centers, sports fields, turf management, and public grounds across the City, including a combined crew of Parks Foremen II and I, Gardeners, Equipment Operators, Groundkeepers, Semiskilled Workers, Trades Helpers, Building Maintenance Workers, and Parks Equipment Mechanics.
The position oversees and coordinates with other division and department personnel regarding major maintenance projects and recreation activities. This position requires the incumbent to have an in-depth understanding of horticultural practices, parks and building maintenance, operations including building and specialty trades.
The Park Supervisor participates in the development and management of budgets, capital improvement projects, park amenity replacements, equipment procurement, ensures compliance with multiple agency regulations governing land, water, and air matters, and conducts inspection and evaluation of work performed. Duties include labor management relations, including coordination with unions and upholding regulations under negotiated memoranda of understanding.
This vacancy is located in the Parks and Recreation Department Northeast Division. The Parks Supervisor serves as the section head of a large geographic area and is responsible for the maintenance operations and oversight of 62 parks, six community centers, three maintenance yards, two warehouse operations, and supervision of four Parks Foreman IIs and two Supplies Clerk IIs. Provides leadership and guidance for 80 FT and PT maintenance staff that make up the Northeast Division.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Pay Range: $78,540.80 - $110,510.40 annually.
Hiring Range: $78,540.80 - $100,235.20 annually.
Pay Range Explanation
The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
Minimum Qualifications
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
Recruitment closes April 6, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.
How To Apply
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
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Parks Supervisor, JC:40430, ID# 61037, 03/23/26, USM, MR, Benefits:007
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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
The Parks and Recreation Department provides residents and visitors with more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves. The parks feature 41 trailheads and more than 200 miles of trails, and 189 city parks. Additionally, there are 32 community and recreation centers, classes, and sports programs for all ages, 23 pools, eight golf courses, and a variety of specialty and cultural venues and facilities.
The Parks Supervisor position directs and prioritizes the work of supervisory level staff who provide care and maintenance of many parks, mountain parks, preserves, landscaping, special facilities, community centers, sports fields, turf management, and public grounds across the City, including a combined crew of Parks Foremen II and I, Gardeners, Equipment Operators, Groundkeepers, Semiskilled Workers, Trades Helpers, Building Maintenance Workers, and Parks Equipment Mechanics.
The position oversees and coordinates with other division and department personnel regarding major maintenance projects and recreation activities. This position requires the incumbent to have an in-depth understanding of horticultural practices, parks and building maintenance, operations including building and specialty trades.
The Park Supervisor participates in the development and management of budgets, capital improvement projects, park amenity replacements, equipment procurement, ensures compliance with multiple agency regulations governing land, water, and air matters, and conducts inspection and evaluation of work performed. Duties include labor management relations, including coordination with unions and upholding regulations under negotiated memoranda of understanding.
This vacancy is located in the Parks and Recreation Department Northeast Division. The Parks Supervisor serves as the section head of a large geographic area and is responsible for the maintenance operations and oversight of 62 parks, six community centers, three maintenance yards, two warehouse operations, and supervision of four Parks Foreman IIs and two Supplies Clerk IIs. Provides leadership and guidance for 80 FT and PT maintenance staff that make up the Northeast Division.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Ability and skill to apply principles and practices of supervision and personnel administration of a large team.
- Knowledge and in-depth understanding of the principals of parks maintenance, operation, and management. Horticultural practices of trees, turf, irrigation, and understanding skills in the building trades and equipment maintenance.
- Effectively communicate with all levels of the department; excellent oral, written, presentation and listening skills will be essential.
- Possess analytical skills to effectively use data to make decisions and relay information are essential.
- Will have the ability to build a strong and positive working environment for team members in their section and across the organization.
- Proficient analytical skills and the ability to effectively use data to make decisions and relay information are essential.
Pay Range: $78,540.80 - $110,510.40 annually.
Hiring Range: $78,540.80 - $100,235.20 annually.
Pay Range Explanation
- Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
- Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page.
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
- Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
- 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
- Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
- Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
- Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
- Dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Employer paid long-term disability
- Free Bus/light rail pass
- Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
- Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
- Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
Minimum Qualifications
- Five years of supervisory experience in parks maintenance,
- Including three years of experience as a second-line supervisor (or three years of supervisory experience in parks maintenance work at the level of Parks Foreman II).
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
- All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
- This position requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
- For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
- The City job description can be found here.
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
- Five plus years of experience in asset control and operating budgets.
- Five plus years of experience in parks maintenance, operation and management.
- Five plus years of experience in horticulture practices (plants/trees, irrigation, landscape care).
- Five plus years of experience in athletic fields and turf maintenance.
- Five plus years of experience in staff training and development.
- Three plus years of experience in building/trades maintenance.
- Three plus years of experience in procurement and contract management.
- Two plus years of experience in Capital Improvement Projects.
- Two plus years of experience in labor relations.
- Experience in community engagement.
- Experience with capital improvement programs and operations.
- Experience working with elected officials, boards, or commissions.
- State of Arizona Office of Pest Management License, National Playground Safety Institute Certification, International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist, or Arizona Landscape Contractor Association Sustainable Landscape Management certification.
Recruitment closes April 6, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.
How To Apply
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
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Parks Supervisor, JC:40430, ID# 61037, 03/23/26, USM, MR, Benefits:007
Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.
#DoWorkThatMakesPhoenixWork
City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $78,541 - $110,510