Superintendent – Parks & Beautification, City of West Columbia
• Is responsible for the daily supervision of all personnel in the Department as required to ensure that proper guidelines are being followed according to established standards and specifications and to promote safety and efficiency. Performs such supervisory duties as instructing; assigning, reviewing, and planning work; coordinating activities; maintaining standards; allocating personnel; acting on employee problems; selecting new employees; and recommending transfers, promotions, recommendations regarding disciplinary actions, terminations, and salary increases.
Directs and oversees specific duties related to all Departmental functions including city-sanctioned events; right-of-way maintenance; property landscaping for general beautification of uptown and other city-owned property including parks; Responds to complaints or concerns from council, city administration or city residents related to public cleanliness and beautification and provides follow-up. Participate in planning future recreational or beautification initiatives for the City.
Performs a variety of administrative duties including determining Departmental policies and procedures and implementing safety programs. Coordinates with other departments and external vendors as necessary to complete projects and maintain service quality. Maintains an appropriate inventory of department tools, supplies and materials needed to complete daily functions. Assists in budget preparation and expenditure tracking. (Refer to job description for complete list of duties.)
High school diploma and three to five years of experience in park management, landscape, event management; and two to three years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Degree or technical certification in public works, landscaping or related field is preferred.
Must possess a valid S.C. driver's license.
Employment application is available on line at www.westcolumbiasc.gov and at the Customer Service Counter in the West Columbia City Hall, 200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169. Completed, signed applications (resume optional) may be mailed to Brittany Raven, Human Resources Coordinator, P. O. Box 4044, West Columbia, SC 29171-4044, faxed to (803) 939-8634 or e-mailed to employment@westcolumbiasc.gov.