Senior Parks and Beaches Supervisor
Apply NowCompany: City of Oceanside, CA
Location: Oceanside, CA 92057
Description:
Salary : $82,476.00 - $110,508.00 Annually
Location : City of Oceanside, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-113
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 5/23/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Introduction
THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Join the City of Oceanside as our next Senior Parks and Beaches Supervisor!
Are you passionate about keeping public spaces beautiful, clean and welcoming? The City of Oceanside is looking for a dedicated and experienced professional to take on a leadership role in our Public Works Department.
In this position, you'll oversee the care and maintenance of our parks - including playgrounds, turf areas, and recreational equipment - while ensuring our iconic pier and beaches remain clean and litter-free. You'll also manage landscaping and maintenance contracts for our park facilities and lead a team of maintenance staff to help keep Oceanside looking its best.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in your community and help shape the outdoor spaces that residents and visitors enjoy every day, we encourage you to apply!
Examples of Duties
The Senior Parks and Beaches Maintenance Supervisor plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for the maintenance and repair of municipal parks, recreation facilities, beaches, municipal pier, and other public improvements. Must have extensive irrigation knowledge in design concepts, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, electrical, and programming. Must have extensive knowledge of central irrigation control systems; the City of Oceanside Calsense irrigation central control systems. Must possess a working knowledge of irrigation well systems, direct drive, variable speed drive, submersible, and irrigation booster pumps. Establishes schedules and methods for providing assigned services and activities; identifies resource needs; allocates resources accordingly. Participates in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees on performance issues in coordination with Human Resources; implements discipline in consultation with Human Resources; responds to staff questions and concerns. Supervises the work of City personnel, irrigation crews, beach crews, crews that do various other maintenance tasks throughout the city and contract management staff. Inspects and evaluates work in progress and upon completion to assure that repairs, maintenance, and project activities are performed in accordance with City regulations, policies, and operating procedures and practices; identifies problem areas and directs remedial action. Monitors work sites and ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures; responds to and resolves complex work related or equipment operating problems. Ensures assigned section activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner. Schedules and oversees assigned contractors performing maintenance and repair of public facilities to ensure quality of work, compliance with City specifications, and conformance with department plans and programs. Participates in the preparation and administration of the assigned program budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures. Maintains records concerning operations and programs; prepares reports on operations and activities. Estimates time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisitions materials as required. Establishes and maintains safety programs for assigned staff; implements related action plans. Responds to and investigates work related injury and/or illness. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the field of landscape and irrigation maintenance and operations; incorporates new developments as appropriate into programs. Reviews preliminary construction plans and inspects new construction for compliance with City specifications and standards; performs other related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Experience and Training
Experience: Six years of responsible maintenance and construction experience related to landscape/horticulture/agricultural/arboriculture, including two years of supervisory or lead experience. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Horticulture or a related field is desirable.
Licenses/Certificate:
Working Conditions and Selection Process
Environmental Conditions: Office and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, inclement weather conditions.
Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized equipment and vehicles; visual acuity for reading schematics and plans.
Selection Process: All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process, which may include a written and/or oral examination to assess job-related experience, knowledge and abilities. Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list according to their scores and will remain eligible for employment consideration for a minimum of six months.
Note: Prospective employees will undergo a background check and a medical examination which may include a drug screening.
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.
CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
CITY OF OCEANSIDE
Management Employees of the City of Oceanside (Non-Safety)
Benefit Summary
The following is a highlight of benefits
Retirement
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
Additional Retirement Credit Purchase Options
Health Insurance
Medical:
Vision:
Pre-Tax Benefits
Health benefits are offered on a pre-tax basis and employees cannot add or delete coverage or benefits unless a qualifying event has occurred.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Anthem EAP is paid for by the City.
Disability and Life Insurances
The STD/LTD/LIFE and AD&D ING premiums are paid for by City.
Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance:
Long-Term Disability Insurance:
Life and AD&D Insurance:
Voluntary Benefits
Benefits are employee paid.
Supplemental Life Insurance through Voya:
Flexible Spending Accounts through BCC:
Deferred Compensation - 457 and Roth IRA through Mission Square:
MetlLife Legal Plan
GotZoom Student Loan Relief
ScholarShare 529
Leave Benefits
Vacation:
All accurals are based on 80 hours in a paid status
1 - 5 years: 3.58 hours
6 - 10 years: 5.12 hours
11 - 15 years: 6.65 hours
16+ years: 8.19 hours
Maximum accrual:
Holidays:
Sick Leave:
Accrual: 12 days per year
Max accrual: Unlimited
Annual pay off: Up to 50% based on annual usage
Sick Leave pay off at separation:
Bereavement Leave:
Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $2,000 per fiscal year
Certification Pay
Determined by the head of the department, a $1.00 per hour will be given to employees with certain State of California Certifications on an as needed basis.
Bilingual and Notary Pay
Bilingual: $1.73 per hour for eligible employees
Notary: $.58 per hour for eligible employees
Safety Shoes
The City will provide reimbursement up to $200 towards the purchase price of safety shoes to employees who are required to wear such shoes on the job.
Uniforms
The City will provide an annual uniform allowance, for any public safety employee required to wear one, in the amount of $475.
Term of Compensation Plan
Effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026
This is a summary of available benefits. It is not intended to provide full details of all programs. The appropriate Memorandum of Understanding, Compensation Plan and/or Benefit Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies and provide program specifics.
01
Do you possess six (6) years of responsible maintenance and construction experience related to landscape/horticulture/agricultural/arboriculture, including two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying?
02
Do you possess an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Horticulture or a related field? If yes, please attach a copy to your application.
03
What type of lead/supervisory experience do you possess? Include the number of staff you provide(d) lead/supervisory guidance to. List the employer and employment dates (To - From) where this experience was gained.
04
Please describe your experience in preparing specifications, requests for proposals, negotiating and managing contracts.List the employer and employment dates (To - From) where this experience was gained.
05
Describe your experience in the preparation and administration of a maintenance program budget. List the employer and employment dates (To - From) where this experience was gained.
06
Please describe your experience with parks, beach facilities, urban forestry and centralized irrigation systems. List the employer and employment dates (To - From) where this experience was gained.
07
Describe your experience applying policy and procedure to maintenance operations. Include any experience assisting in policy and procedure development. List the employer and employment dates (To - From) where this experience was gained.
08
Please describe the type of programs/projects you have been responsible for.
09
Do you possess a valid Pest Control Advisor License or a Qualified Applicator's Certification? If Yes, attach a copy of your certificate.
10
Do you possess a valid Playground Safety Inspector certificate issued by the National Playground Safety Institute? If Yes, attach a copy of your certificate.
11
CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT: I certify that all statements and information provided in this application and any attachments are true, and I understand that any false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts may forfeit right to employment considerations by the City of Oceanside.
Required Question
Location : City of Oceanside, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-113
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 5/23/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
Introduction
THE CITY OF OCEANSIDE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Join the City of Oceanside as our next Senior Parks and Beaches Supervisor!
Are you passionate about keeping public spaces beautiful, clean and welcoming? The City of Oceanside is looking for a dedicated and experienced professional to take on a leadership role in our Public Works Department.
In this position, you'll oversee the care and maintenance of our parks - including playgrounds, turf areas, and recreational equipment - while ensuring our iconic pier and beaches remain clean and litter-free. You'll also manage landscaping and maintenance contracts for our park facilities and lead a team of maintenance staff to help keep Oceanside looking its best.
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in your community and help shape the outdoor spaces that residents and visitors enjoy every day, we encourage you to apply!
Examples of Duties
The Senior Parks and Beaches Maintenance Supervisor plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and participates in the work of staff responsible for the maintenance and repair of municipal parks, recreation facilities, beaches, municipal pier, and other public improvements. Must have extensive irrigation knowledge in design concepts, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, electrical, and programming. Must have extensive knowledge of central irrigation control systems; the City of Oceanside Calsense irrigation central control systems. Must possess a working knowledge of irrigation well systems, direct drive, variable speed drive, submersible, and irrigation booster pumps. Establishes schedules and methods for providing assigned services and activities; identifies resource needs; allocates resources accordingly. Participates in the development of goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; makes recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; monitors work activities to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Participates in the selection of, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned personnel; works with employees on performance issues in coordination with Human Resources; implements discipline in consultation with Human Resources; responds to staff questions and concerns. Supervises the work of City personnel, irrigation crews, beach crews, crews that do various other maintenance tasks throughout the city and contract management staff. Inspects and evaluates work in progress and upon completion to assure that repairs, maintenance, and project activities are performed in accordance with City regulations, policies, and operating procedures and practices; identifies problem areas and directs remedial action. Monitors work sites and ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures; responds to and resolves complex work related or equipment operating problems. Ensures assigned section activities are carried out in a safe and efficient manner. Schedules and oversees assigned contractors performing maintenance and repair of public facilities to ensure quality of work, compliance with City specifications, and conformance with department plans and programs. Participates in the preparation and administration of the assigned program budget; submits budget recommendations; monitors expenditures. Maintains records concerning operations and programs; prepares reports on operations and activities. Estimates time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisitions materials as required. Establishes and maintains safety programs for assigned staff; implements related action plans. Responds to and investigates work related injury and/or illness. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the field of landscape and irrigation maintenance and operations; incorporates new developments as appropriate into programs. Reviews preliminary construction plans and inspects new construction for compliance with City specifications and standards; performs other related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, training, work evaluation and discipline;
- Principles and practices of administration, including goal setting, policy and procedure development and implementation, evaluation and work standards;
- Principles and practices of budget development and administration;
- Turfgrass management, plant identification and plant care, and related activities such as proper fertilization practices, turfgrass irrigation, pest management, and turfgrass cultural systems;
- Operations, services and activities of a municipal maintenance program for City parks and related facilities;
- Methods, practices, materials, tools and equipment used in the construction, maintenance and repair of City parks; modern and complex principles and practices of project management and coordination;
- Principles and practices of construction including carpentry, plumbing and electrical;
- Practices and applications of horticulture including pest, plant and disease identification;
- Specification writing principles and practices;
- Preparation and evaluation of "Requests for Proposal" for services;
- Methods and techniques of contract negotiation and administration;
- Occupational safety hazards and safe work practices;
- Principles of municipal budget preparation and control;
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation;
- Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications and asset management software;
- Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations;
Ability to:
- Supervise, select, train, organize and evaluate staff;
- Plan, coordinate and schedule assigned maintenance functions;
- Analyze City maintenance needs and recommend appropriate action;
- Administer and effectively manage maintenance projects and associated contracts;
- Read, interpret and analyze various specifications, drawings and plans;
- Ensure project compliance with established policies and procedures;
- Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public;
- Respond to maintenance/repair emergencies;
- Safely drive and skillfully operate equipment and machinery;
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions;
- Interpret and explain City policies and procedures;
- Prepare clear and concise reports;
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training
Experience: Six years of responsible maintenance and construction experience related to landscape/horticulture/agricultural/arboriculture, including two years of supervisory or lead experience. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
An Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Horticulture or a related field is desirable.
Licenses/Certificate:
- The ability to, obtain and maintain, a valid California Driver's License.
Working Conditions and Selection Process
Environmental Conditions: Office and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, inclement weather conditions.
Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; operating motorized equipment and vehicles; visual acuity for reading schematics and plans.
Selection Process: All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process, which may include a written and/or oral examination to assess job-related experience, knowledge and abilities. Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list according to their scores and will remain eligible for employment consideration for a minimum of six months.
Note: Prospective employees will undergo a background check and a medical examination which may include a drug screening.
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.
CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BULLETIN DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. ANY PROVISION CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVOKED WITHOUT NOTICE.
CITY OF OCEANSIDE
Management Employees of the City of Oceanside (Non-Safety)
Benefit Summary
The following is a highlight of benefits
Retirement
Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
- Employees hired after January 1, 2013 are subject to the State laws of PEPRA in regard to retirement benefits. Each individual's benefits may differ. Consult with Employee Benefits for further details
- Third Level 1959 Survivor Credit
- Survivor Continuation option
Additional Retirement Credit Purchase Options
- Buy additional Service Retirement Credit
- Service Credit for unused Sick Leave
- Buy additional Military Service Credit
Health Insurance
Medical:
- Kaiser HMO
- Blue Shield HMO
- Blue Shield PPO
- Delta Preferred Option (DPO)
- Delta Care USA (DHMO)
Vision:
- Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Pre-Tax Benefits
Health benefits are offered on a pre-tax basis and employees cannot add or delete coverage or benefits unless a qualifying event has occurred.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Anthem EAP is paid for by the City.
- Available to all members of your household
- 6 free confidential counseling visits per incident
- Self-service support online or by phone
Disability and Life Insurances
The STD/LTD/LIFE and AD&D ING premiums are paid for by City.
Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance:
- First 90 days - benefits paid at 55% of weekly salary to a maximum weekly benefit of $700 for non-work related disability only
- Seven day waiting period unless hospitalized
- All sick leave must be exhausted before STD is used
Long-Term Disability Insurance:
- After 90 days - benefits paid at 66.7% of monthly salary to a maximum monthly benefit of $6,000 for any disability
Life and AD&D Insurance:
- 1 times annual base salary; minimum of $30,000 and maximum of $200,000 of Basic Life & AD&D
Voluntary Benefits
Benefits are employee paid.
Supplemental Life Insurance through Voya:
- Premiums are determined by age
- Purchased up to a maximum $500,000 for employees
- Spousal coverage up to the employee amount
- Dependent coverage up to $10,000
Flexible Spending Accounts through BCC:
- Utilizes a debit card as a form of payment
- Health Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $3,200
- Dependent Care Spending Account - maximum annual deferral is $5,000
Deferred Compensation - 457 and Roth IRA through Mission Square:
- 457 - Maximum annual pre/post-taxed amount is $23,500 for 2025; over age 50 may contribute an additional $7,500
- Roth IRA - Maximum post-taxed amount is $7,000 for 2025; over age 50 may contribute an additional $1,000
MetlLife Legal Plan
- Telephone and office consultations are available for an unlimited number for personal legal matters with an attorney of your choice.
GotZoom Student Loan Relief
- Provides a no-obligation benefit analysis for federal student loans to identify, maximize and enroll employees into Federal Loan Repayment and Forgiveness Programs.
ScholarShare 529
- An easy to manage plan that helps make the most of your or a designated beneficiary's college savings with tax benefits.
Leave Benefits
Vacation:
All accurals are based on 80 hours in a paid status
1 - 5 years: 3.58 hours
6 - 10 years: 5.12 hours
11 - 15 years: 6.65 hours
16+ years: 8.19 hours
Maximum accrual:
- 360 hours for those hired before 7/1/95
- 300 hours for those hired 7/1/95 or after
Holidays:
- New Years' Day
- Martin Luther King Jr Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Friday after Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- 48 hours Floating Holidays per fiscal year
- Exempt employees receive 50 hours of Executive leave per fiscal year
Sick Leave:
Accrual: 12 days per year
Max accrual: Unlimited
Annual pay off: Up to 50% based on annual usage
Sick Leave pay off at separation:
- Sick leave paid out depends on years of service and whether an employee retires or terminates
Bereavement Leave:
- Three days for death of employee's immediate family member
- Two additional days may be charged to sick leave upon approval
Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $2,000 per fiscal year
Certification Pay
Determined by the head of the department, a $1.00 per hour will be given to employees with certain State of California Certifications on an as needed basis.
Bilingual and Notary Pay
Bilingual: $1.73 per hour for eligible employees
Notary: $.58 per hour for eligible employees
Safety Shoes
The City will provide reimbursement up to $200 towards the purchase price of safety shoes to employees who are required to wear such shoes on the job.
Uniforms
The City will provide an annual uniform allowance, for any public safety employee required to wear one, in the amount of $475.
Term of Compensation Plan
Effective July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2026
This is a summary of available benefits. It is not intended to provide full details of all programs. The appropriate Memorandum of Understanding, Compensation Plan and/or Benefit Plan Documents will govern any discrepancies and provide program specifics.
01
Do you possess six (6) years of responsible maintenance and construction experience related to landscape/horticulture/agricultural/arboriculture, including two (2) years of supervisory or lead experience. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess an Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Horticulture or a related field? If yes, please attach a copy to your application.
- Yes
- No
03
What type of lead/supervisory experience do you possess? Include the number of staff you provide(d) lead/supervisory guidance to. List the employer and employment dates (To - From) where this experience was gained.
04
Please describe your experience in preparing specifications, requests for proposals, negotiating and managing contracts.List the employer and employment dates (To - From) where this experience was gained.
05
Describe your experience in the preparation and administration of a maintenance program budget. List the employer and employment dates (To - From) where this experience was gained.
06
Please describe your experience with parks, beach facilities, urban forestry and centralized irrigation systems. List the employer and employment dates (To - From) where this experience was gained.
07
Describe your experience applying policy and procedure to maintenance operations. Include any experience assisting in policy and procedure development. List the employer and employment dates (To - From) where this experience was gained.
08
Please describe the type of programs/projects you have been responsible for.
09
Do you possess a valid Pest Control Advisor License or a Qualified Applicator's Certification? If Yes, attach a copy of your certificate.
- Yes
- No
10
Do you possess a valid Playground Safety Inspector certificate issued by the National Playground Safety Institute? If Yes, attach a copy of your certificate.
- Yes
- No
11
CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT: I certify that all statements and information provided in this application and any attachments are true, and I understand that any false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts may forfeit right to employment considerations by the City of Oceanside.
- Yes
- No
Required Question