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Senior Superintendent

Location: Houston, TX
Salary: $67,600.00 - $101,478.00 Annually

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhance the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking a Senior Superintendent to join its Greenspace Management Urban Forestry team. 

The potential candidate will play a key role in the following duties:

• Manages and oversees operational and technical activities in the maintenance, protection and planting of public trees.
• Works with Division Managers to establishes goals and objectives for the division.
• Represents the department at meetings, external organizations and agencies. 
• Manages, hires ,trains and evaluate performance of personnel.
• Assists in the preparation of Urban Forestry operating budgets for equipment, supplies and multi-year tree maintenance contract expenditures.
• Interact with general public, contractors and city agencies to provide expertise, information and assistance for matters concerning trees.
• Investigates and resolves complaints, evaluates efficiency and productivity of operations and services; develops plans to resolve problems and manage completion of projects
• Uses GIS-based asset management system to schedule and monitor work for contractor and in-house crews.
• Serves as building/facility manager.
• Coordinates and oversees various Urban Forestry projects and provides timelines for completion.

WORKING CONDITIONS
There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less than optimal temperature and air conditions.  The position may involve routine exposure dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal. man

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Engineering, Business Administration Construction Management or a closely related field.
 
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional and/or skilled experience closely related to the activities of the section and 5 years of  professional management experience are required.

Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None 

PREFERENCES

**Eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

- Applicants with a valid Driver's License are highly preferred, Cityworks Asset Management, and  Geographical Information Systems.
- Applicants with a degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, or a closely related field

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION         YES
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test. 

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. The salary range is:

Salary Range - Pay Grade 27

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown.
 
Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. 

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-7127.

If you need special services or accommodations, call (832.395.7127). (TTY 7-1-1).
 
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
 
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EEO Equal Employment Opportunity 
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

APPLY ONLINE AT: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston/jobs/3002852/senior-superintendent-gs

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