Job Description
Description
Join the City of Reno and become part of an amazing team who strives every day to make our community a place we are all proud to call home.
The ideal candidate for this position will be a dynamic leader with a passion for maintaining beautiful public spaces. This position will lead a dedicated team responsible for the care and enhancement of our beloved parks and landscaped areas. A keen eye for detail will be invaluable for overseeing new construction projects and innovative landscape designs. We're seeking someone who can balance hands-on supervision with strategic thinking, ensuring that our parks meet the highest standards of quality while adhering to established policies. If you have a green thumb, a knack for team leadership, and a vision for urban green spaces, we want you to help our community flourish.
We currently have one vacancy in the Parks and Recreation Department in which hiring will begin immediately following the close of this recruitment. This recruitment will also establish a list for future vacancies, which will be filled as they occur.
This is an open competitive opportunity for all qualified applicants.
The City of Reno is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to everyone. This commitment is an integral part of our efforts to ensure that we have a diverse and representative workforce that serves the community of Reno.
Examples of Essential Functions
- Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of assigned staff responsible for the repair and maintenance of assigned park grounds and facilities, inspection of new construction projects, and development of new landscape or construction ideas.
- Establish schedules and methods for providing park maintenance and repair services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
- Participate in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; participate in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitor work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Participate in the selection, motivation, and evaluation of park maintenance personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
- Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned program budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
- Oversee the installation and maintenance of parks landscaping including flower beds, turf, ground cover, shrubs and trees; assess and correct horticultural problems; identify turf and plant diseases, weeds and pests; instruct staff in proper pest and disease abatement and control procedures.
- Determine needs for the application of agricultural chemicals, pesticides, and fertilizers; select proper chemical agents and application techniques according to established procedures.
- Estimate water needs of landscaped areas based on soil and climactic factors; schedule irrigation within appropriate parameters.
- Review park development, construction, and landscape plans for compliance with established standards and specifications; advise, consult, and monitor the work of contractors; inspect and evaluate completion of projects.
- Participate in the evaluation of designs from architects; recommend changes and modifications as appropriate; attend bid openings and work closely with architects, engineers, and park planners in the design of new parks facilities.
- Conduct inspections of assigned park areas; ensure adherence to established maintenance procedures, safety of playground and recreational equipment, and identify needed facilities repairs; assess and correct hazardous situations.
- Select, install and inspect park amenities including playground equipment, exercise stations, picnic tables and benches, and barbecue pits.
- Operate a computer for communication and data compilation; maintain accurate and detailed records and files of maintenance work performed; prepare loss statements and estimates, monthly parks and recreation reports, and progress reports on new construction.
- Locate and establish vendor and product manufacturer contacts; research and prepare purchase requisitions; prepare formal and informal bid specifications; coordinate the purchase of parks maintenance supplies with appropriate City departments.
- Coordinate various City sponsored special events with staff from other divisions and other City departments; respond to questions and inquiries from the general public.
- Participate in overseeing and administering park maintenance contracts; ensure adherence to specifications.
- Prepare specifications for and meet with contractors to collect bids for park facility renovations, repairs, and/or improvements.
- Coordinate and oversee the maintenance of City-owned open space including wildland weed abatement, fire fuels reduction, erosion control, litter and trash removal, and other safety related issues.
- Respond to service requests generated by the public or City personnel for items needing or viewed to need service or attention.
- Coordinate and implement various park clean-ups with community groups and other agencies.
- Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisition or purchase materials as required.
- Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of park maintenance and landscaping; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
- Perform related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications are required to be met at the time of application.
Education:
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in horticulture, agriculture, turf/plant science, or a related field.
Experience: - Four years of responsible park maintenance, landscaping or horticultural design experience including one year of administrative and/or lead supervisory experience.
License: - Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
**Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.**
Supplemental Information
To Apply:
Please submit your completed application and all additional information/documentation requested online at by November 24, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT. If a computer or mobile device is not available to you, suggested locations to complete an online application submittal include: the City of Reno City Hall 2nd floor computer kiosk or 5th floor Civil Service Offices, any locations of Nevada Job Connect or any local library or educational facility.
If you are having difficulty logging into your governmentjobs.com profile, please call the applicant support line at 855-524-5627.
Examination Process:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and pass the examination for this position to be eligible for hire. The examination will consist of online assessments which include a Written Skills Test, a Cognitive Abilities Test, and an Employee Personality Profile; along with a Training and Experience evaluation (T&E) weighted as follows:
- Written test = 50%
- Training & Experience Evaluation (T&E) = 30%
- Cognitive Abilities Test =20%
- Employee Personality Profile = Informational purposes only
Online Assessment Details:
Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the online cognitive abilities assessment once the recruitment has closed. This test will be self-administered with no proctor, which means candidates will be able to complete it online at their convenience during the designated testing window.
The instructions and guidelines will be emailed to qualified applicants after the recruitment closes on November 24, 2024. Please make sure to check for emails around this time, including your spam folder so that you do not miss this testing opportunity. The assessment must be completed within the designated testing window to move forward in the hiring process.
Subject areas that may be included on the online written skills test include:
- General Landscaping and Maintenance
- Horticulture
- Turf Maintenance
- Customer Service
- Workplace Safety
- Supervision
- Computer Skills
Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) Details:
The T&E examination consists of a Supplemental Questionnaire. The questions may be viewed online under the tab marked "QUESTIONS" on the job announcement page. The T&E must be submitted online at the time of application.
- Responses to your T&E questions should be consistent with the information given in your application details. Answers are subject to verification.
- Failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score; therefore, it is advantageous for you to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question.
- In order to receive credit for education or training, you must attach copies of your transcripts, diploma, or relevant certificates to your online application.
- Resumes or questionnaires uploaded as attachments to the application will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question online.
- "See Resume" or "See above," etc., are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.
- Changes or corrections to your responses cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
- TIP: It may be more efficient to develop your responses in a word processing document and then paste them into the online questionnaire to be submitted.
Notification: Applicants are notified by email of their examination results. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will also be notified within two weeks of the job posting closing.
Testing Accommodation: We strive to ensure equal access for all individuals. If you require accommodations due to a disability, we encourage you to inform the
Chief Examiner by the closing date of this announcement. Your request will be handled with confidentiality and respect.
Employee/Veteran Preference in the Event of Tie Scores: In the event of tie scores resulting from an open competitive examination (Rule VII, Section 7), candidates will be provided a rank preference in the following order:
- Classified employees with established veteran status
- Classified employees without veteran status
- Non-classified employees and external candidates with established veteran status.
This preference will only be administered in the event of tie scores. Documentation must be submitted at time of application.
Appointment and Certification: Appointments to positions in the City's Civil Service system are made on the basis of examination. Scores resulting from a competitive examination are used in determining a person's rank on an eligible register. The department may hire any of the persons referred. The names of those persons not hired may be considered when the next vacancy occurs, for as long as that register is viable.
Questions and Updates: Questions about the information on this announcement and updates to application information should be directed to Civil Service at (775) 334-2223 or civilservice@reno.gov.
The City of Reno is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, retention, and disciplinary decisions will be made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association, or any other protected class status applicable under federal or state law or City Charter.
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