There’s never been a better time to explore a future with the City of Dover.  We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Parks and Recreation Department as Field Supervisor II.  The Field Supervisor II position is to supervise personnel for the Grounds Division.  This position is responsible for staff supervision, planning, training, customer service, equipment, related paperwork, and reporting.  This position will work under general supervision independently developing work methods and sequences.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises staff, including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and terminating or recommending termination.
• Plans and organizes daily activities for area of responsibility; ensures timely completion of assignments in compliance with City policy, procedures, and safety regulations.
• Interacts with customers to provide information, discuss and resolve issues, problems, and complaints relating to the area of responsibility.
• Sets up and maintains record system; processes daily paperwork including work orders, memos, requisitions, and/or personnel information.
• Oversees and monitors maintenance and cleaning of equipment for the area of responsibility; requisitions new materials and equipment as required.
• Gathers and maintains information/data to support periodic and special reports documenting activities for area of responsibility.
• Attends or conducts staff and other professional meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and technical or professional classes or seminars to improve technical or professional skills.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining a productive, harmonious, and respectful work environment. Genuine concern for employees’ success, hiring, training, empowerment, and staff development.  Strong understanding of leadership principles and practices.
• Provides leadership in developing and implementing a culture of service excellence, working to embed the standards, behaviors, and strategies needed to bring lasting improvements in service delivery in all business areas.
• Works with other supervisors, directors and senior managers to foster and increase the relationships that exist internally.

Required Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED, and the equivalent of one year of college or specialized vocational training in management or a closely related field.
• Requires valid Delaware Commercial Driver’s License.

• Requires Pesticide application license with ornamental turf & right-of-way endorsement or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment.

• Requires eight years of related experience.  Two years of supervisory experience is required. Proficient computer skills, Microsoft.  Experience with computer-based financial programs desired.
• Requires skills with a strong emphasis in Grounds and Parks Maintenance.  Experience shall include horticulture, urban forestry, and turf management including pesticide application.

To view the entire job description, please visit: https://www.cityofdover.com/job-titles-and-rates and click on Non-Bargaining Employees Job Titles

A criminal background investigation and driver’s license review will be required. Candidates may be given a job-related test during the interview.

Compensation

• Health, dental, vision and group life insurance
• 401a and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Paid vacation and sick leave

To Apply Submit the Following

• City of Dover employment application (www.cityofdover.com/jobs)