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Under direction, directs, coordinates, and supervises the activities and operations of the maintenance and care of Habitat Authority trailheads, trails, defensible space zones, grounds, amenities and facilities; implements maintenance policies and procedures; develops and monitors the budget for assigned area; ensures quality of programs and safe work practices; maintains appropriate work records; outlines, assigns, and determines work projects; ensures safe work practices; performs other related duties as required.

Education and/or Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for

a Maintenance and Project Supervisor. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of four years of increasingly responsible experience in managing contractors and budgets for trail or park maintenance work, having two years in a lead or supervisory capacity, having direct experiences in park maintenance, and the equivalent of graduation from a university or college.

License/Certificate:

Possession of avalid Class C California driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS: (The following are a representative sample of the KAS’s necessary to perform essential duties of the position.)

Knowledge of:

Basic understanding ofnative plants, animals andecosystems ofSouthern California.

Knowledge of the parks and recreation field; Los Angeles County fire code regulations for defensible space; the CA Environmental Quality Act; effective verbal and written communication skills; practices, techniques, and methods of parks and facilities maintenance, repair and replacement; heavy equipment operations and repair; operational characteristics of specialized construction, landscaping, and maintenance tools and equipment; characteristics of irrigation systems, timers, and controls;principles and practices of project development and cost estimating; principles and practices of budget development and administration; methods and techniques of supervision, training and motivation; applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations, basic principles of mathematics and record keeping; and occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:

Supervise and direct the operations and activities of contractors; learn and understand local jurisdictional fire codes; plan, organize, and direct the work of contractors; safely operate a variety of tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair; estimate time and materials for completion of projects; manage construction, service and development contracts and ensure they are conducted in responsible and safe manners; respond to issues and concerns from the community; work independently and as part of a team; make sound decisions within established guidelines; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Skill to:

Operate an office computer and a variety of software applications, and email.

Submit application, resume and cover letter:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/whittier/jobs/5177788/maintenance-and-project-supervisor?keywords=maintenance&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs