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Home My WebLink About7.066 BEAUTIFICATION AND PARKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 20220127PART I DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 7.066 Class Specifications for the Class: BEAUTIFICATION AND PARKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR FII-06, BU-02 Duties Summary: Supervises the development, care, maintenance and beautification of all county parks, playgrounds, other recreational areas, and landscaped areas surrounding public buildings in a geographical area; supervises the care and maintenance of equipment; makes recommendation for improvements to existing buildings; plans and coordinates manpower and equipment for major projects with other divisions or departments; and performs other duties as required. Distinguishing Characteristics: This class is distinguished by its responsibility for supervising the development, care, maintenance and beautification of county parks, playgrounds, recreational areas, and landscaped areas surrounding public buildings in a geographical area. Coordinates manpower and equipment requirements for major projects with other divisions or departments for completion. Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position). • Plans and makes work assignments for the development, maintenance and beautification of parks, playgrounds, and other recreational areas; • Coordinates with other division or department personnel in the planning, implementation, and completion of major work projects; • Trains and supervises a varied work force, including park caretakers, groundskeepers, equipment operators, truck drivers, power mowing and other maintenance and support personnel; • Conducts periodic inspections to see that parks, recreational areas, facilities, and landscaped areas are in proper condition; • Determines schedules for the application of herbicides/pesticides and assures that schedules are adhered to; PART I BEAUTIFICATION AND PARKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 2 7.066 • Keeps records pertaining to work activities to include chemical application job records showing hours worked, chemicals used, equipment used, areas treated, weather conditions, etc.; • Oversees the layout and cultivation of landscaped areas; • Supervises the propagation and care of plants and shrubs in a nursery; • Maintains tools, equipment, and materials; • Plans and makes recommendations for improving existing recreational areas and facilities; • Prepares requisitions for materials, equipment, and supplies; • Maintains complete and accurate inventory records of pesticides/herbicides; • Makes estimates of time and labor costs; • Plans landscaping arrangements and selects proper plants and shrubs; • Inspects buildings and other park facilities for necessary repairs and initiates work orders as needed; • Reviews, prepares, and submits reports; • Maintains effective relationships with the public and provides general information as requested; • Listens to and resolves complaints; • Initiates and enforces safety regulations; • Attends division and special meetings as needed; and • Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of supervision; methods and tools used in the building and construction trades; the propagation, planting, cultivation, pruning and general care of plants, flowers, shrubs, trees and etc.; methods of preparing soils for planting and the kinds of fertilizers and their use; the use of insecticides, fungicides, and herbicides in the care of park grounds; operation and maintenance of grounds maintenance equipment and tools. PART I BEAUTIFICATION AND PARKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 3 7.066 Ability to: Coordinate comprehensive work projects; plan assignments, direct and review the work of others in the care, maintenance and repair of park grounds, buildings, equipment, and other facilities; plan, layout and develop landscaped areas; prepare cost estimates for materials, tools and equipment needed for maintenance work; keep records, prepare reports, and maintain an effective working relationship with subordinates and the general public. This is an amendment to the specification for the class BEAUTIFICATION AND PARKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, which was approved on February 18, 1997, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: January 27, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources PART II DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES COUNTY OF KAUAI 7.066 Minimum Qualification Specifications for the Class: BEAUTIFICATION AND PARKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR FII-06, BU-02 Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school; and • two and one half (2 ½) years of experience in the care, maintenance, and beautification of parks, grounds, and landscaped areas. • two (2) years of supervisory experience. Qualifying Supervisory Work Experience: Work experience which includes planning, directing, assigning, and reviewing the work of others; advising subordinates on difficult program areas; timing and scheduling subordinate work; and training and developing new employees Substitutions Allowed: The following may be substituted for education: A. Four (4) years of full-time general work experience may be substituted for a high school diploma. B. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted up to four (4) years of the education requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). C. An Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited community college, college or university, trades school, etc., may be substituted for the education requirement. The following may be substituted for experience: A. Successful completion of semester credits leading towards a degree or diploma in horticulture, landscaping industry or a related field from an accredited community college, trades school, may be substituted up to two (2) years of the specialized work experience requirement (15 semester credits = 6 months). PART II BEAUTIFICATION AND PARKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 2 7.066 B. An Associate’s degree in horticulture, landscaping industry or related field from an accredited community college, business, or technical school, may be substituted for two (2) years of the specialized work experience requirement. C. A Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, landscaping industry or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up four (4) years of the specialized work experience requirement. D. A Master’s or PhD degree in horticulture, landscaping industry or a related field from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the specialized work experience requirement. If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education, it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant holds more than one degree, transcripts must be provided, and a thorough review will be conducted by the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the minimum qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained independently through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered. Substitutions will be used to the advantage of the applicant. Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered. License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawaii type 3 or equivalent) and any other appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position. Selective Certification: Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established, and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or training required to perform the duties of the position. Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the duties of the position to be filled. PART II BEAUTIFICATION AND PARKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR 3 7.066 Tests: Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination. Health and Physical Condition Requirements: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping: Light This is an amendment to the specification for the class BEAUTIFICATION AND PARKS MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, which was approved on February 18, 1997, and is to be substituted for that specification. Approved: January 27, 2022 (date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON Director of Human Resources