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Position Description
Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens and swimming pools. Our mission is to equip employees and the public for well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment and vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults and seniors. Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value.
Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs, and facilities. #OneSeattle
This position will report to the Natural Resource Unit Manager. Parks & Environment (P&E) is committed to the City's Core Values of equity, inclusion, learning, accountability, and stewardship so that we can each thrive in the workplace. Our values shape how we create and maintain a work environment that is based on care, consideration, and respect so we can best serve our communities and support one another as colleagues.
Job Responsibilities
Plan Trail Crew workload, schedule staff, allocate equipment and materials, layout jobs, instruct employees in how to accomplish the work, observe the safe and efficient progress of the work, and review the finished product for conformance to standards and plans. Personal contacts are with department directors, managers, crew chiefs, surveyors, engineers and private contractors to coordinate work projects and with vendors to discuss equipment purchases. Map trails and assess and record condition of trail assets. Contact with the public is to coordinate and support volunteers and provide information to questions or complaints. Examples of duties include :
- Assigns daily work and set section priorities for subordinate staff during daily dispatch.
- Monitoring and providing quality assurance and inspection for the repair, construction, and maintenance of trail features, including building service roads and trails, building and maintaining wooden, stone, and metal / composite bridges, ramps, posts, culverts, fences, boardwalks, and structures
- Reading and interpreting construction blueprints, project specifications, and reviewing contractor submittals.
- Developing cost estimates and managing project expenditures.
- Coordinating construction activities with the Parks Engineer, Parks Environmental leads, and site survey teams.
- Collecting inventory and asset mapping using specialized tools, including GIS, Field Maps, ArcMap, AMWO, and site survey tools.
- Training and mentoring trails staff and Youth Green Corps participants, including construction techniques, reading and interpreting plans, plant identification, and trail construction standards
- Coordinating emergency repair response and workflow with other teams and divisions in the natural crew area, urban forestry and arborists, ground division, plumbing shops, electrical shop, and machine shops.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications : Four years of public works experience including two years of training in administration of construction projects (Combination of education, training and will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability).
Additional Information
Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities :
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.Knowledge and experience providing quality insurance and inspection for the repair, construction, and maintenance of trail structures.Experience providing training and mentorship to trails staff, contractors, and volunteers including construction techniques, plant identification, equipment operation, trail standards and practices.Experience working in forested areas and environmentally critical areas including wetlands and shorelines and implementing best practices for both safety and environmental compliance.Experience planning team and program work in near and longer-term time scales, including setting annual work goals and setting and measuring performance metrics.Experience supervising the daily work of a crew including ensuring assigned tasks are completed in a timely manner, delegating crew members in the field to assigned roles, and providing performance reviews.Knowledge and experience implementing the Core Competencies described in this profile.Special Working Conditions :
Perform demanding and physically challenging work, including lifting more than 50 pounds up to waist level.Bend, stoop and dig for extended periods of time.Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, heavy traffic; entering confined spaces (such as maintenance chambers, holes and excavations).Work any shift or schedule, including nights, evenings, weekends and holidays.Respond to emergency conditions resulting in overtime with little or no notice.Drive in both urban street and rural environment, including unimproved roads.May be required to operate trucks on mountainous logging roads.Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time.Required to spend long periods of time driving trucks, often in heavy traffic and under adverse weather conditions.Handle or work near toxic / hazardous substances; and work outdoors in all types of weatherThe full salary range for this position is $45.30 - $48.98 Hourly.
Application Process : Please 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 Parks and Recreation 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 Parks and Recreation 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 14.17 and 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 time, 12 paid holidays, 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 Parks and Recreation? Check out our web page : Seattle Parks and Recreation - Parks | seattle.gov.
SPR's Core Competencies are : Accountability & Action : Holding yourself accountable for achieving goals, completing tasks, and delivering quality work. Demonstrating thoughtful initiative in actions and decision-making and promoting high quality standards. Equity and Inclusion : Supporting the goals of the Race and Social Justice Initiative and the City's commitment to workforce equity. Communication : Sharing and exchanging information and ideas with people in a variety of ways to help them understand and remember the information. Service : An ongoing commitment to base decisions and actions on the needs and priorities of the City. Teamwork : Participating as an engaged member of a team to achieve group goals. Effectively working with internal and external people to complete tasks and achieve work group goals.
