CPRS Job Listing

The City of Redding is now accepting applications for the position of Parks Superintendent in the Parks Division.

Our environment is fast-paced and requires a creative and resourceful problem-solver.  Our team has many talents and skills and a deep dedication to serving the community.  Our work is varied and evolving. 

The City of Redding provides an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision, life and long term disability insurance, paid time off and a CalPERS retirement program along with a great work environment. 

We are looking for someone to

• Hire, train, schedule, motivate, develop and evaluate staff. 
• Establish goals and standards and assign, prioritize and monitor work assignments. 
• Work with employees to promote optimum performance, correct deficiencies, implement discipline procedures if necessary. 
• Plan, arrange, schedule and monitor projects for special crews and volunteers. Ensure compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to environmental protection. 
• Maintain open communication with Director, employees, other City departments/divisions, other public and private agencies, neighbors, and the general public. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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Qualifications we're looking for

• Knowledge of principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of safe work practices in order to ensure a safe working environment
• Knowledge of materials, methods, techniques, tools and equipment used in park maintenance and repair
• Ability to understand and apply City and division policies and procedures, provide effective supervision and quality customer service.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, with a focus on quality service to internal and external customers.

Education, Experience and Special Requirements:

• Typical education would include an Associate in Arts Degree in Ornamental Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, or related field, from an accredited college, university or equivalent.
• Typical experience would include five years of relevant experience in parks landscape maintenance or landscape design and architecture, including two years of progressive supervisory experience.
• Possession of the appropriate California driver’s license (Class A or B Commercial license is desired), or the ability to acquire one within six months of appointment.
• It is desired that the person working in this classification possess, or have the ability to obtain, the following certificates and licenses:
  • Pest Control Advisor License (with a minimum of categories A -insects, D - vertebrate pests and E - weeds) as issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture
  • Qualified Applicator Certificate (with a minimum of categories B - landscape maintenance and C- right of way) as issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture
  • Certified Arborist Certification as issued by the International Society of Arboriculture
  • Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certification as issued by the National Parks and Recreation Association and National Playground Safety Institute
  • CPR and First Aid Certificates; and a Forklift Operator Certification.

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What to expect from the Application and Exam Process

You will receive notifications pertaining to this recruitment at the e-mail address and text message number provided on your application. Email correspondence may go to your spam or junk mail folder. 

Examination Process: An oral board interview will be administered. 
 

This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon:

• Positive past employment references.
• Review of a driver history record
• Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check
• Passing a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test.

Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.

The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.
 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/FEDERAL AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/reddingca