Park System Projects and Infrastructure Supervisor

WORK ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

This position leads the delivery of a multi-million-dollar capital and maintenance program impacting over 8,500 acres of parkland. The Supervisor directly influences asset lifecycle management, risk mitigation, and operational performance, and plays a key role in advancing modernization, data-driven decision-making, and organizational effectiveness.

• Coordinate and manage the Three-Year Maintenance Plan and facility projects in collaboration with Facilities and Highway.
• Manage Carpenter team and support the carpenter shop, including project scheduling and participation in design solutions.
• Co-lead development and management of the annual operating and project budgets.
• Oversee asset management programs, including preventative maintenance tracking, lifecycle management, and replacement forecasting.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical standards for maintenance and development operations.
• Lead hiring, onboarding, training, supervision, evaluation, and goal setting for assigned staff.
• Contribute to the planning and design of proposed and existing park developments and land acquisitions.
• Lead and support capital improvement and public works projects, including:
• Preparation of bid specifications and Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Participation in vendor evaluation and selection
• Contract administration to ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and project requirements
• Support park and open space planning efforts and long-term system development.
• Lead the Safety and Risk Management Program, including:
• Coordination of the safety committee
• Incident report review
• Development, training and implementation of mitigation strategies
• Continuous improvement of safety programs
• Provide risk management, compliance, and regulatory oversight to ensure adherence to OSHA, DNR, public works, and County standards.
• Oversee regulatory compliance related to facilities, infrastructure, and land use.
• Lead blanket contract and preferred vendor management, including coordination and oversight of service providers.
• Manage the Ranger Program, including training, operational coordination, and program oversight.
• Serve as a key liaison between Parks, Facilities, Highway, IT, and external partners.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver capital and operational initiatives.
• Assist in long-term planning efforts, including facility modernization and master planning.
• Lead personnel development, including coaching, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Assist with budget monitoring, forecasting, and financial accountability.
• Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public sector or municipal parks experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing capital/public works projects
• Background in construction management, civil engineering, landscape architecture, or related field
• Experience with procurement, RFPs, and contract administration
• Experience leading diverse workforce environments

Essential Knowledge and Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of current methods of development, management, and care of parks system, and related areas.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures, tools, materials, and equipment used in parks system maintenance work.
• Comprehensive knowledge of administrative, managerial, budgeting, and supervisory principles and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of the operation, care, and repair of maintenance equipment and tools.
• Working knowledge of forestry, turf, natural areas, and horticultural practices.
• Considerable knowledge of computerized department program software, internet access, and database,
• spreadsheet and word processing programs.
• Experience with asset management systems (e.g., Brightly/Asset Essentials or similar)
• Ability to use data analytics, GIS, or maintenance tracking systems to support decision-making
• Familiarity with enterprise systems (e.g., Workday, permitting systems) preferred
• Knowledge of public sector procurement processes, including bid specifications, public works bidding, RFPs, contract administration, and vendor selection
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, maintain composure under pressure, and navigate complex interpersonal situations with professionalism
• Experience managing contractors and monitoring performance, including scope compliance, quality assurance, schedule adherence, and issue resolution

Minimum Training & Experience Requirements

1.    High school graduation or GED equivalent.

2.    Five years of experience in parks or golf course maintenance, administration, or planning, two years of which were in a second-level or supervisory capacity.

3.    Recognized post high school education with specialization in parks management, horticulture, landscape architecture, forestry, or a directly related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to three years of the general work experience.

Waukesha County provides a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including excellent health/dental/vision, life insurance, generous paid time off (vacation, 10 holidays, 3 floating holidays, ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year), an exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment plus an optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. Amongst many other benefits, employees are recognized and valued through a pay for performance system. Successful candidates will be eligible for performance-based merit increases and non-base performance awards.

Employee well-being is promoted through a balanced work-life culture and through an exceptional employee wellness program that offers a variety of programs and tools to help promote an employee's wellness and health, including an on-site health & wellness clinic.

About Us:

Waukesha County prides itself on operating in a business-like manner and is recognized as a leader delivering high quality services with competence and skill. With our vision of "Leading the Way", we value teamwork and collaboration, ethics and diversity, communication, efficiency and cost savings, innovation, and the wellbeing of our staff and the citizens we serve. Employees are provided professional development opportunities and encouragement to learn and practice continuous improvement and LEAN principles as we regularly ask ourselves "Is there a better way?"

Location:

Located in the City of Waukesha, our campus offers an on-site fitness center, free parking, and easy access to interstate highway systems. Waukesha County offers a perfect blend of urban and rural living where one can enjoy the benefits of quiet rural lake communities or opt for nearby attractions that the greater Milwaukee area offers including vast beach and park systems, public markets, performing arts, music festivals, and sports including the Milwaukee Admirals, Brewers, Bucks, Wave, Marquette University Golden Eagles and the UW-Milwaukee Panthers Basketball programs.

EEO:

Waukesha County is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in employment and adheres to all Federal, State and County Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, plans, rules, regulations and ordinances. The County recognizes and accepts its important leadership role in providing for equal employment/service opportunities. It is the express policy of Waukesha County to promote equal employment opportunity among all who are employed by Waukesha County and who seek employment with Waukesha County.

For further information visit: https://www.waukeshacounty.gov

The County does not sponsor applicants for work visas. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.