Seattle Conservation Corps Supervisor

About Seattle Parks and Recreation

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is a national leader and innovator in the services and programs we provide to our residents who enjoy our public spaces such as parks, community centers, specialty gardens and swimming pools. Our mission is to equip employees and the public for well-being as we support healthy people, a thriving environment and vibrant community. We provide safe and accessible spaces for residents and visitors to work, recreate, rejuvenate and enhance quality of life and wellness for children, teenagers, adults and seniors. Delivering excellent customer service to all is a core value.

Equity & Inclusion

Seattle Parks and Recreation commits to advancing equity and social justice in our department and in every neighborhood by growing a dynamic and diverse workforce, developing strong investments, growth opportunities and beneficial partner strategies as we acknowledge and pledge to close disparities created by historical practices which often hindered workforce development, environmental justice, access to quality open spaces, programs and facilities.

Seattle Conservation Corps is a yearlong transitional employment program for adults experiencing homelessness. Corps members gain job skills and experience training and working in our supportive structured program, and their labor proceeds generate over 50% of the cost to operate the program.

Seattle Conservation Corps (SCC) is looking to hire a skilled Supervisor to lead public work crews in delivering projects that strengthen Seattle’s infrastructure and community spaces. This front-facing leadership role is responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising multiple staff members with a passion for public service.

SCC supports up to 50 participants annually, providing individuals experiencing homelessness with pathways to stable housing and employment. The SCC Supervisor will guide crews engaged in work that enhances local infrastructure, including green stormwater installations, park upgrades, landscaping, restoration, and other assignments that both directly and positively impact our community. This position will report to the Sr. Supervisor and Crew Chief.

• Supervise Work Training Enrollee (WTE) crews and volunteers in SCC work-training programs.
• Plan and implement capital and maintenance projects such as fencing, landscaping, and tree planting, ensuring that crew work meets required specifications.
• Coordinate SCC projects with City departments, agencies, and community groups.
• Train, evaluate, and supervise SCC participants; provide work-skills and life-skills training and refer participants to support services as needed.
• Plan and execute neighborhood cleanups and other community projects, including securing permits.
• Conduct public presentations and support outreach and promotional activities.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and oversee volunteers and WTE staff including performance evaluation and discipline.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and project cost estimates.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of work experience in construction, grounds maintenance, streambed rehabilitation, or a closely related field, plus one year of volunteer or paid experience which required supervising special populations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Required to drive a 10,000 GVW dump truck; and work in and around heavy volumes of vehicular or pedestrian traffic.  Required to follow safety precautions and procedures when working with herbicides and hazardous materials/chemicals. Frequently required to lift objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds. Required to work outdoors in all types of weather.

License, Certification and Other Requirements

A valid Washington State driver's license. A First Aid card and possibly other certifications such as a Washington Public Pesticide operator's license may be required for some positions after employment.

Desired Qualifications - You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:  

• Excellent communication skills, customer service skills, de-escalation techniques and safety awareness; ability to take initiative and make efficient use of time; ability to work effectively on a team; ability to be flexible and open to changing work conditions and priorities

• Good work attendance history.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Familiar with work order-based systems
• Knowledge of the supervisory techniques and equipment used in grounds maintenance programs and public works projects; experience working with work-training programs, teaching, or skills training; the ability to supervise ethnically diverse, low income, homeless and unemployed adults.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The full salary range for this position is $37.39 to $40.29 per hour.

Application Process

Please submit the following with your online application:

• A cover letter in which you clearly describe how your knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities prepare you for the job responsibilities and qualifications outlined in the job announcement
• A current resume of your educational and professional work experience.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle Parks and Recreation values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle Parks and Recreation encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3 (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader). A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation time, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits

Want to know more about Parks and Recreation? Check out our web page: Seattle Parks and Recreation - Parks | seattle.gov

SPR’s Core Competencies are:

• Accountability & Action: Holding yourself accountable for achieving goals, completing tasks, and delivering quality work. Demonstrating thoughtful initiative in actions and decision-making and promoting high quality standards.
• Equity and Inclusion: Supporting the goals of the Race and Social Justice Initiative and the City's commitment to workforce equity.
• Communication: Sharing and exchanging information and ideas with people in a variety of ways to help them understand and remember the information.
• Service: An ongoing commitment to base decisions and actions on the needs and priorities of the City.
• Teamwork: Participating as an engaged member of a team to achieve group goals. Effectively working with internal and external people to complete tasks and achieve work group goals.