HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 53-1979 RESOLUTION NO. 53-79
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO
EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION PLAY BY THE ADDITION,
DELETION, AND~MODIFICATION OF'CERTAIN CLASSES
. .
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco that the employee Classification Plan, as amended, is
further amended as follows:
1. To Add Specifications for the Positions of:
(a) Superintendent of Parks and Landscape; as set forth in
Exhibit "A" attached hereto;
Superintendenl>~m~i.
(b). Parks ~aperv~sor; as set forth in Exhibit "B" attached
hereto.
2. To delete specifications for the positions of:
(a) Landscape Specialist
(b) Park Supervisor
(c) Park Maintenance Worker iV
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly
introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco at a' regular meeting held on the 16th day of May
19 79, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Ronald G. Acosta, I~illiam A. Borba, Emanuele N. Damonte,
Terry J. Mirri; Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teolia
NOES'
ABSENT:
None
None
s ~it~y/C1 erk
City of South San Fr.~,]c~sco~ _.
SUPERINTENDENT OF PARKS AND LANDSCAPE
May 1979.
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DEFINITION
Under general direction, organizes,~ assigns and supervises
the work of employees engaged in the planting, maintenance, and
development of City parks, landscape areas and other public facili-'
ties; administers and directs,-on a day-to-day basis, the Citywide
landscaping program; prepares plan specifications and contracts for
specific landscape projects; aha does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This pOsition is distinguished from other park supervisory
.positions in that it is a division head position involving adminis-
trative and supervisory responsibilities, reporting to the Director'
of Parks and Recreation and assuming responsibility for the work of
the parks.and landscape d%vis~ons including all parks, parkways,
and other City landscaped areas.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
-Day-to-day administration of City"s~.landscape and maintenance
programs including the public parks and play areas, traffic islands,
common greens, and beautification projects; organizes and makes work
assignments to. subordinates engaged in landscaping and maintenance
of grounds, street trees, and recreation facilities in parks, inspects,
evaluates, and reviews-the' work.of subordinates;~.prepares basic land-
scape plans for park or maintenance areas for review and approval qf
Director; writes plans, specifications, cost' estimates', and contracts
relating to ~the design,' installation and maintenance of variOus land-
scaped areas; inspects various landscaping projects to insure con-
formance with established designs and Standards, inspects to insure
that parks and parkway grounds, and other'areas under the scope of
the Parks Division are properly maintained; selects trees, shrubs,
flowers and grasses to be planted; serves as member of architectural
control committee; department liaison to the B~eautification Sub-
Committee, and attends various public meetings to provide information
relating to the City's overall landscaping program; involved in the
recruitment, selection, and training of the Parks division personnel;
prepares preliminary budget for Parks and Common Greens Divisions for
submittal to Director; conducts special studies and prepares written.
and oral reports outlined in the scope of work; and other special
assignments as directed.
LICENSE
Possession of appropriate California Driver's License issued by
the State Department of Motor Vehicles; Landscape Contractor's License
is desirable.
Superintendent of Parks and Landscape - Page 2
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of landscape architecture and
park construction as applied to the preparation of
plans, specifications and contracts in a municipal
setting;
Characteristics of various plant life;
Methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance
and repair of park and recreational facilities;
Principles and techniques of management, supervision,
and training;
Safe Working practices.
and
Ability to:
Plan, organize and supervise the work'of subordinate
park personnel;
Provide appropriate advice and assistance on park and
recreation maintenance and repair problems to
obtain effective resultS';
Prepare landscape designs, plans, cost estimates, and
specifications;
Interpr~ and work from blueprints, diagrams, and
sketches;
Direct and inspect the technical details involved in
landscape work;
Coordinate various landscaping projects with other
City and public officials and personnel;
Keep accurate records and prepare clear and concise
oral and written reports;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relation-
ships with municipal officials and the general
public.
and
Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four
year college or university with a degree in horticulture,
landscape architecture, or related field. (Additional
qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two
(2) years of the required education on a year for year
basis for those who possess a Landscape Contractor's
License.)
Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience
in park maintenance, including two (2) years in planning
and directing a landscape/maintenance program with direct
supervision over a working crew.
City of' South San Francisco
PARK SUPERVISOR
May 1979
DEFINITION
Under direction, assists in. organizing, scheduling and super-
vising the work of employees engaged in the planting, maintenance and
capital improvements of City parks, landscape areas, and other public
facilities; and to do related work as required.
EXAMPLEs OF DUTIES
Assists in the planning, coordinating and supervision of the
City's park cre~s, plans and directs the crew leaders in the mainte-
nance programs including the public parks and play areas, traffic
·
islands and medians, and facility landscape; schedules and assigns
work to subordinates engaged in the maintenance of City grounds and
recreation facilities, inspects, evaluates, and reviews'the work of
subordinates; complies with plans, specifications and cost estimates
relating to the design, installation, and maintenance of City park
and landscape areas; inspects to insure that parks and parkway
grounds and other areas under the scope of the parks maintenance
division are properly maintained; participates in the s.election of
shrubs, trees, flowers, and grasses to be planted; attends various
public meetings upon request to provide 'information relating to the
City's overall park maintenance program; assists in the training of
parks division personnel and solves difficult problems encountered
by the work crews; assists in the preparation of the preliminary
budget for Parks Maintenance Division; conducts special studies and
prepares reports orally and in writing; keeps records as required;
and other special assignments as directed.
LICENSE
Possession of an appropriate California Operator's Licen'se
issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.
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DESI~%BL~ QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Characteristics of various plant life;
Methods, materials and equipment used in the maintenance
of park and recreational facilities;
Principles, practices and techniques of management super-
vision and training;
Safe working practices.
and
Park Supervisor - Page 2
Ability to:
Plan, organize and supervise the work of subordinate park
personnel;
Provide appropriate advice~and assistance on park 'and
recreation maintenance and repair problems to obtain
effective results;
Interpret and work from blueprints, diagrams, and sketches;
Direct and inspect the technical details involved. in land-
scape work;
Coordinate various landscaping projects with other City
and public officials and personnel;
Keep accurate records and prepare clear and concise oral
and written reports;
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
with subordinates, other employees, and. the general
public.
and
Education: Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade.
and
Experience: -~ive (5) years of increasingly responsible park
and general grounds maintenance experience, including at
least two (2) years in a leadman capacity.