What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Supervisor position at City of Seattle?
Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.
The Energy Delivery Operations Division is recruiting for a Landscape Supervisor in the division's Vegetation Management unit. This position will supervise a staff of 6 gardeners, to include daily assignments and long-term planning, for City Light's landscape needs and responsibilities at both the North and South Service Centers. This position will report to the Vegetation Management Manager.
Job Responsibilities - Here is more about what you’ll be doing:
- Make daily personnel assignments and perform administrative and field supervisory work to coordinate the day to day operations.
- Prepare and process personnel and equipment reports, personnel evaluations and feedback, payroll and timekeeping information, progress reports, and work orders.
- Visit the work site to monitor jobs for progress and completion of plans, work orders, materials, and the use of specialized equipment to ensure conformance to safe work practices.
- Coordinate with property owners, real property agents, or other governmental agencies to perform maintenance or restoration projects and plan, assign, and dispatch crews to respond to trouble calls.
- Act as the department's field representative to property owners and other jurisdictions. Respond to and resolves customer complaints, problems, or claims.
- Schedule, recommend, and implement training programs for staff to follow (including safety training).
- Comply with City-wide safety programs and strive to maintain an accident-free environment.
- Resolve personnel issues.
- Conduct quarterly and annual performance reviews of staff.
- Review departmental operations and recommend changes to management.
- Promote quality and customer service.
- Performs other duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
In addition to the skills and experience mentioned below, a successful applicant will have experience that reflects a commitment to creating fair and equitable outcomes and has:
- Four years progressively responsible experience in grounds maintenance, gardening, landscaping or nursery including one year at the supervisory or lead level (Combinations of education, training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability).
- Work Environment/Physical Demands
- Routinely works outdoors in all types of weather.
- Most work is performed in a normal City work/office environment.
- Requires standing and walking for extended periods.
License, Certification and Other Requirements
- Current Washington State driver's license.
- Current Washington State Public Pesticide operator's license and Pesticide Consultant's license.
Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:
- Three years' experience resolving complex personnel and labor relations issues through knowledge and understanding of Personnel Rules, multiple contractual agreements, and established workplace expectations.
- Three years' experience with budgetary and resource management
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate positively and effectively, both in writing and verbally.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated organizational and planning skills with the ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, work effectively in teams, and manage a large amount of detail.
- Demonstrated experience in budget management.
- Experience identifying and implementing new processes and/or procedures to increase efficiencies and customer service.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio) and the Work Asset Management System (WAMS).
- Experience supervising or managing a diverse workforce.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team.
- Self-starter.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Emergency Response Commitment: Seattle City Light is committed to reliable service during emergencies.
Through our Emergency Response Program, each employee is assigned a role—usually aligned with their regular
duties—to support emergency operations. Your participation is required and vital to helping the utility stay
prepared and serve our community when it matters most.
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The full salary range for this position is $47.75 to $51.58 per hour.
Application Process
It is desired but not required that you submit the following with your online application:
- A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
- A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA , people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020.Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.
Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.
Salary : $48 - $52