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Salary: 6462.00 - 7823.00 USD
Job Description
Position Description
Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!
Under general direction, a Parks Supervisor II, plans, schedules, and coordinates assigned programs of the Public Works and Parks, After School, Recreation & Community Services (PARCS) Departments, including the maintenance and repair of parks, landscaped areas, and recreation facilities. Parks, trails, urban forestry, median islands and buffers provide a good source of beautification to the city. It is Landscape Maintenances responsibility to make sure these areas stay clean and continue to improve the image of the City of Fresno.
The current vacancy exists in the Public Works Department, Landscape Maintenance Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
Certification as an arborist by the International Society of Arboriculture preferred.
Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule
BENEFITS: UNIT 13 Classification City of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA)
HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employees and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year for exempt employees.
ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue 15.5 hours per month with cash out provisions.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthdays and two (2) personal days.
LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by the City.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits include ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1
The Requirements
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list.
Three years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in the maintenance of landscape areas and/or commercial buildings.
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A Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university. Preferred degrees include a Science, Administration, Management, or Engineering degree with a focus on Horticulture, Landscaping, Recreation Agriculture, or closely related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS OR DEGREE FOR VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION. DOCUMENTATION MUST BE UPLOADED AND ATTACHED TO YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of a valid Class C California Drivers License is required at time of appointment and must be maintained for the entire term of employment in this class.
Depending upon assignment, may be required to obtain and maintain additional certificates and/or license.
How To Apply
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.
Selection Process
The selection process may consist of the following:
APPLICATION REVIEW - Qualifying Only: Applications which meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to the Oral Examination. Selection of the most qualified candidates will be based upon those applications demonstrating the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills, and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for evaluation.
ORAL EXAM - 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related Oral Examination to evaluate each candidate's knowledge of: Parks industry, safety management, supervision or other topics related to a candidates, training, experience, and qualifications for the position of Parks Supervisor II. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.
The Oral Exam date is tentatively scheduled for the week of: September 23, 2024.
Veteran Preference Regulations
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.
Closing Date/Time: 09/03/2024
Base Pay
6,462
Job Address
2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, California
93721
United States
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