Park Section Supervisor-Pre-Apprentice Program-SF Public Works (3422)

Company Description

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening: Friday, March 21, 2025
Application Deadline: Friday, March 28, 2025.
Compensation Range: $95,966.00 - $116,584.00 annually

Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt (TEX) - This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The duration of the appointment shall not exceed 36 months

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,600-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at https://www.sfpublicworks.org/about to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

The San Francisco Public Works Department seeks a Park Section Supervisor to lead our new Sunset Boulevard Beautification Project. The first phase will focus on creating a comprehensive beautification and maintenance strategy for Sunset Boulevard, one of San Francisco’s most iconic greenways. We will develop and implement this one-year, pre-apprenticeship program utilizing the Multi-Core Craft Curriculum (MC3) that will be provided by the LIUNA Laborers Training Center.

Job Description

As Pre-apprenticeship Park Section Supervisor, you will lead communications with managers, union partners, stakeholders, community groups, and other city departments to prepare educational materials and report on maintenance and conservation.

The program aims to cultivate general landscape maintenance skills, including tree maintenance, green infrastructure maintenance, natural resource management, and stewardship of native plant communities. The Park Section Supervisor will lead a program of six (6) Pre-Apprentices. You will manage and guide them in the maintenance and care of easements, center islands, and other landscaped areas. The role involves supervising various horticultural tasks such as irrigation, plant propagation, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), weed management, and site cleanup. You will be responsible for recommending new products and equipment, managing budgets, ensuring safe work practices, and obtaining necessary permits for program implementation.

The position requires a commitment to providing community service consistent with the standards and values of Public Works while fostering a collaborative and educational environment for the Pre-Apprentices. Your working conditions may involve considerable physical effort, exposure to inclement weather and hazardous materials, and may require weekend or shift work. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in landscape maintenance and supervisory experience, along with a passion for environmental stewardship and community engagement.

Important and Essential Duties: 
As a Park Section Supervisor, your duties may include but are not limited to the following: 

• Supervise the work of gardeners and pre-apprentices in maintaining and caring for parks and landscaped areas.
• Ensure safe work practices by directing staff on the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and conducting accident investigations when necessary.
• Obtain and track permits required for program implementation and report on pesticide use on City property.
• Plan and implement landscaping and planting projects, developing maintenance standards for landscaped areas. Communicate with coworkers, community groups, and other departments
• Drafting electronic and written correspondence and reports.
• Assist with record keeping and tracking metrics.
• Perform or supervise approved maintenance and minor repairs to facilities and equipment.
• Training Pre-Apprentices on tree maintenance, green infrastructure upkeep, natural resource ma