Park & Landscape Supervisor

Salary : $87,147.70 - $105,928.54 AnnuallyLocation : Santee, CAJob Type: Full-Time with BenefitsJob Number: 2026-0310Department: Community Services DepartmentDivision: Recreation DivisionOpening Date: 03/10/2026The PositionUpcoming Scheduled Salary Increase of 3% Effective July 2026Under general direction of the Recreation Services Manager in the Community Services Department, the Park & Landscape Supervisor plans, organizes and supervises the development and maintenance of park grounds, recreation facilities, the urban forest, landscape maintenance districts, parkways, medians, walkways, open space and other landscaped areas; and performs related duties as required.~This is a non-telecommuting position~Representative DutiesThe following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.Prepares contract documents;Evaluates contractors' bids and monitors their conformance with bid specifications;Reviews and inspects private and public landscape and facility plans and projects, landscape maintenance district plans and projects, park development and median island plans and projects and other capital improvement plans and projects;Plans and coordinates the repair and general maintenance of facility, median, park and playground equipment and performs routinely scheduled site inspections for purposes of identifying unsafe conditions, deficient contractor performance, and proactive identification of site improvements;Supervises landscape and irrigation maintenance workers;Coordinates the purchasing of equipment and supplies for parks;Maintains City tree inventory;Administers work orders for tree trimming contractors based on visual inspections;Responds to and investigates citizen complaints, makes recommendations for solutions and coordinates required work;Oversees the use of pesticide application within parks and landscaped areas throughout the city;Coordinates annual pesticide handler's training;Assists in the preparation of the departmental budget and budget control; andPerforms other duties as assigned.~ For the complete job description, please go to the City of Santee's website at www.cityofsanteeca.gov~Minimum QualificationsAny combination of education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this classification. An example would be:EDUCATION: Two (2) years of college level course work in Landscape Technology, Irrigation Technology, or a related field; andEXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of professional experience in landscape maintenance, including two (2) years of full-time supervisory or lead experience.Experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.Public sector experience is desirable.The following certifications are required within 12 months of hire date:Qualified Applicator Certification (QAC) issued by the State of CaliforniaISA (International Society of Arboriculture) ArboristCertified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)Recycled Water Site SupervisorEVALUATION PROCESS: This recruitment is open until filled, so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. First review of applications may occur the week of April 15, 2026. Interested applicants must submit an online application and a completed supplemental questionnaire. Candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the city will be invited to participate in the examination process for this position which may consist of any or all of the following components: Appraisal interview, a written exercise, or a practical skills assessment.PANEL INTERVIEW: Tentatively scheduled on May 12, 2026 (Tuesday)SELECTION INTERVIEW: TBDThe City may change these testing and interview dates at its discretion due to departmental staffing and operational needs.Special RequirementsThe applicant selected will be subject to a criminal history investigation through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and a thorough background check. A waiver for reference and background information must be completed.Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license at time of appointment. A safe driving record is required and must be maintained during period of employment.City of Santee employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.CLICK HERE TO VIEW GENERAL AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES BENEFIT SUMMARY01Do you have two (2) years of college level course work in Landscape Technology, Irrigation Technology, or a related field? If yes, please list your coursework, and what degrees you hold, if any. If none, please put "N/A".02Do you have four (4) years of professional experience in landscape maintenance? If yes, please describe your experience. If none, please put "N/A".03Do you have two (2) years of full-time supervisory or lead experience? If yes, please describe your experience and how many you supervised. If none, please put "N/A".04Do you possess the following certifications? (Check all that apply)Qualified Applicator Certification (QAC) issued by the State of CaliforniaISA (International Society of Arboriculture) ArboristCertified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI)Recycled Water Site Supervisor05Although not required, do you have professional landscape experience in any of the following settings?Municipal GovernmentFederal or State GovernmentSchool DistrictNone06Please describe your experience preparing contract documents, evaluating contractor's bids, and monitoring their conformance with bid specifications. If no experience, please put "N/A".07Please describe your experience reviewing and inspecting private and public landscape and facility plans and projects, landscape maintenance district plans and projects, park development and median island plans and projects, and other capital improvement plans and projects. If no experience, please put "N/A".08Please describe your experience planning and coordinating the repair and general maintenance of facility, median, park and playground equipment and performing routinely scheduled site inspections for purposes of identifying unsafe conditions, deficient contractor performance, and proactive identification of site improvements. If no experience, please put "N/A".09Please describe your experience coordinating the purchasing of equipment and supplies for parks. If no experience, please put "N/A".10Please describe your experience responding to and investigating citizen complaints, making recommendations for solutions and coordinating required work. If no experience, please put "N/A".11Please describe your experience assisting in the preparation of a departmental budget and budget control. If no experience, please put "N/A".12I understand that the following certifications are required within 12 months of hire:Qualified Applicator Certification (QAC) issued by the State of California, ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) Arborist, Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI), Recycled Water Site Supervisor.YesNo