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Parks Crew Supervisor
Salary
$27.71 Hourly
Location
Asheville, NC
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-01957
Department
Asheville Parks and Recreation
Division
Asset Management
Opening Date
10/05/2026
Closing Date
10/16/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Summary
The City of Asheville is pleased to accept applications from qualified candidates for the position of Parks Crew Supervisor at the Parks and Recreation Department. This position provides front-line supervision of a crew engaged in daily operations, maintenance, and repair of City parks and infrastructure. This role also provides leadership in planning, scheduling, and quality assurance to ensure work is delivered efficiently, safely, and in compliance with regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Supervises and evaluates assigned staff by providing direction, setting work priorities, coaching performance, and conducting appraisals; recommends hiring, discipline, and development actions in accordance with City policies.
Allocating resources, ensuring adherence to established procedures.
Plans, organizes, and allocates crew assignments, equipment, and materials to ensure timely and efficient project completion; adjusts schedules in response to weather, emergencies, or operational priorities.
Authors, issues, and updates standard operating procedures (SOPs) for assigned work; ensures staff are trained and certified in required methods; audits field practices to maintain compliance with regulations and City standards.
Monitors and inspects work sites to verify quality, safety, and efficiency; enforces compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, and environmental standards; initiates corrective action when deficiencies are identified.
Forecasts and manages equipment, materials, and supplies needed to support crew operations; initiates procurement requests and tracks inventory levels to ensure work readiness.
Directs and verifies safe operation, preventative maintenance, and readiness of tools, vehicles, and equipment such as mowers, tractors, small loaders, and utility vehicles.
Leads incident prevention and response by conducting job hazard analyses (JHAs), facilitating safety meetings, and investigating near-misses and incidents; implements corrective measures to prevent recurrence.
Responds to emergencies by deploying resources to mitigate hazards, restore services, and protect public safety; serves as on-site incident lead for coordination with Risk, Public Safety, and other responding departments; assigns crews for after-hours or on-call duties as needed.
Compiles and reports crew productivity, costs, safety performance, and quality metrics to management; recommends process improvements and budget needs based on documented data.
Education and Experience
Required Education & Experience:
Required License or Certifications:
Valid state driver's license.
North Carolina Pesticide Applicator's License or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Performance Aptitudes:
Data Utilization: Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret crew production, cost, and safety data; applies findings to resource allocation and continuous improvement.
Human Interaction: Ability to lead, evaluate, and develop staff; resolve conflicts; and communicate priorities to employees, contractors, and the public.
Equipment Utilization: Ability to operate and oversee safe use of heavy equipment, vehicles, and tools; ability to recognize and act on unsafe conditions.
Verbal Aptitude: Ability to communicate work plans, SOPs, and safety expectations to staff and stakeholders clearly and effectively.
Mathematical Aptitude: Ability to prepare cost estimates, calculate material quantities, and track performance metrics.
Functional Reasoning: Ability to assess site conditions, determine corrective actions, and prioritize tasks to maximize efficiency and safety.
Situational Reasoning: Ability to respond to emergencies, adapt schedules, and exercise judgment when faced with unplanned conditions.
ADA Compliance:
Physical Ability: Tasks require moderate physical effort including climbing, bending, standing, and lifting materials up to 50 pounds; extended outdoor activity may be required.
Sensory Requirements: Requires the ability to perceive visual, auditory, and environmental hazards; ability to communicate effectively in the field.
Environmental Factors: Work may be performed outdoors in conditions involving exposure to dust, dirt, pollen, noise, traffic hazards, temperature extremes, pesticides, and moving machinery.
Some positions may require a fingerprint-based SBI background check after a conditional offer and before your start date; HR will provide instructions if applicable.
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About us:
The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched by its diversity.
The City's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants will be assured of fair treatment in all aspects of recruitment and selection without regard to a person's age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, genetic information,or disability, except where certain physical and mental requirements are Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQ). The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.
The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
To view our comprehensive benefits package, click here.
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How many years of relevant experience do you have in construction management, facilities maintenance, natural resources management, or a related field?
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How many years of experience do you have in management or supervision?
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
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Employer City of Asheville
Address City of Asheville
PO Box 7148
Asheville, North Carolina, 28802
Phone 828-259-5690 - Apply Online! - EOE
Website http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs