Community Services Operations Supervisor - Medians & Right of Way Maintenance

Job Description:

Community Services Operations Supervisor - Medians & Right of Way Maintenance

Description

Introduction

The Scottsdale Parks & Recreation Department is a team of dedicated professionals who aim to deliver exceptional programs and services that enhance the quality of life for all residents. To provide high-quality services, the department is comprised of talented team members focused on providing first-class services; to do so, dedicated team members prioritize delivering exceptional customer experiences, teamwork, and innovative services. This position directly reports to a Parks & Recreation Manager and oversees the City’s rights-of-way and medians to ensure a high standard of appearance through contract management, project management, setting priorities, and managing team members and resources. This position also serves as the citizen contact for all rights-of-ways and median issues throughout the City and represents the City in a positive manner focused on customer service.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $88,171.20/annually.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Three years of experience in a related field specific to the area of assignment.
• Must have at least one year of lead or supervisory experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements

All Assignments:

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver’s license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver’s licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Supervises employees and coordinates personnel-related activities to include, but not limited to training, approving work schedules, recommending/approving personnel actions, coaching and counseling, establishing performance goals, and writing performance evaluations.
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises the day-to-day operations of a specific area of assignment, which includes, but is not limited to, monitoring projects, work orders, and assignments.
• Utilizes the Scottsdale EZ program to address and respond to citizen concerns and/or requests.
• Operates a motor vehicle in order to conduct site visits.
• Collaborates with internal staff on the administration of contract and bid processes.
• Prepares, justifies, and monitors an annual budget(s) specific to an area of assignment.
• Obtains, monitors, and tracks department related records.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays, including a schedule that could vary from week to week.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds, with assistance, depending upon assignment.
• May be required to work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Exposure to weather conditions, traffic hazards, and noises.
• Operates standard office equipment and a motor vehicle.
• Some work is performed in an office setting, but may include walking, moving, or climbing elevations; requires moderate muscular exertion and lifting.

• Parks Maintenance positions may also include these work environment/physical demands characteristics:
  • Perform construction and maintenance functions requiring visual and manual dexterity and precision measurements.
  • Read and work from drawings and specifications.
  • Calibrate and apply both liquid and granular fertilizer/herbicides/pesticides using most recent horticulture standards and practices.
  • Regular exposure to dust, grease, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes, and unpleasant hazardous odors.
• Operate various landscaping hand tools.

Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here .

Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here .

Closing Date/Time: 3/16/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

Salary:

$75,046.40 - $101,400.00 Annually