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CITY OF ~ANTA ANA PARKS b-ND TREES SUPERINTENDENT DEFINITION Under administrative direction of the Director of Recreation and Parks, plans and admin- isters the City's park, playground, median island and tree maintenance functions and E~YC.~IPLES OF DUTIES Confers with and assists the Director in the formulation and development of programs, projects, general work schedules, and priorities regarding the development, care and /mprovement of parks, playgrounds and median islands and the planting and care of trees on City property; directs the operation of the City nursery; supervises the maintenance of a ~aster plan for and an up-to-date inventory of street trees; supervises the construc- tion of ne~ parks and playgrounds; establishes and enforces, through subordinate super- visors, operating policies, procedures and performance standards; plans, schedules, assigns and directs the %;ork of the division and assigns manpower, equipment and other resources; develops data for and prepares preliminary drafts of bid specifications and agreements for maintenance service contracts; supervises the monitoring of ~ork performed by contractors; selects, develops, supervises and evaluates principal subordinate and directs the selection, placement, training and evaluation of other personnel; directs a continuous in-service training program including instruction in safe ~ork practices; ensures safety regulations are strictly observed and enforced; prepares budget estimates and administers approved budget; requisitions equipment, material and supplies; prepares reports and maintains records. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS This ts responsible supervisory and administrative work in planning and directing the activities of two major divisions of the Recreation and Parks Department. The incumbent must exercise considerable independent judgement in developing end carrying out assigned functions and activities and is accountable for the achievement of major program objec- tives. Work is reviewed through conferences, inspections of parks and tree maintenance operations, evaluation of results achieved and reports from the public. RECOMMENDED MINIMUM qUALIFICATIONS Education and training equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university ~rlth specialization in horticulture, arbor;culture, forestry, park management, landscape architecture or closely related field; five years' progressively responsible park/tree maintenance experience including two years as a supervisor or in an administrative capac- ity with responsibility for the development of programs and the allocation of resources; or any equivalent combination of training and experience ~/~ieh provides the following knowledge and abilities: Thorough knowledge of: the methods, equipment and materials used in the construction and maintenance of landscaped areas and playgrounds and related facilities; the propa- gation, planting and care of grasses, plants, shrubs and trees. Working knowledge of budget preparation and control, purchasing, contract administration and principles and techniques of supervision. Ability to: plan, organize and supervise the ~ork of per- sonnel engaged in park and tree maintenance and development operations; prepare cost estimates; cora~unieate clearly and coneisely orally and in ~riting; sad establish and maintain effective ~orktng relationships with other management personoel, subordinates and the public.