Parks Supervisor I
FILING DEADLINE: March 25, 2026
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!
Under general supervision, the incumbent supervises skilled and unskilled workers in the construction, alteration, maintenance, program management, and repair of parks and landscaped areas. Incumbent performs duties such as scheduling and assigning employees and equipment to meet varying requirements, assuring the effective use of time, material, and equipment, as well as consulting with the public regarding matters concerning the PARCS Department.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Supervises the construction, maintenance, alteration, and repair of parks, recreational
facilities, median islands, and other City owned landscaped areas.
Schedules and assigns employees and equipment to meet varying requirements.
Assures the effective use of time, material, and equipment.
Consults with the public regarding matters concerning Parks or Public Works
Departments.
Initiates necessary repairs, planting, and other improvements.
May supervise the street tree planting operation.
Develops and conducts safety training programs and enforces safety precautions, including
CAL-OSHA requirements.
Trains and evaluates the performance of subordinates and recommends hiring, promotions,
and discipline.
Estimates and submits requisitions for necessary supplies and materials and maintains
accurate records.
Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
PAY, BENEFITS, AND WORK SCHEDULE
UNIT 13 Classification – City of Fresno Professional Employees Association (CFPEA)
HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year for exempt employees.
ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue 15.5 hours per month with cash-out provisions.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK: 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum.
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by the City.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1
THE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list:
Experience: Three years of experience performing facility and building maintenance repairs and/or grounds maintenance repairs which includes one year of related leadworker experience
OR
Two years of experience performing facility and building maintenance repairs and/or grounds maintenance repairs which includes two years of related leadworker experience.
AND
Education: Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Preferred degrees include a Science, Administration, Management, or Engineering Degree with a focus on Horticulture, Landscaping, Recreation, or closely related field.
Substitution: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Required area of experience may depend upon assignment.
A COPY OF DEGREE OR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE UPLOADED AND INCLUDED IN YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION FOR VERIFICATION OF REQUIREMENT. APPLICANTS LACKING THE DOCUMENTATION MAY BE REJECTED IF RELYING UPON EDUCATION TO MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required at time of appointment and must be maintained for the entire term of employment in this class. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.
The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
Depending upon assignment, may be required to obtain and maintain additional certificates and/or license.
Recruitment and experience may be limited to a specific area of expertise as required by the hiring department.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
The examination process may consist of the following:
APPLICATION REVIEW - Qualifying Only: Applications which meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed and a limited number of the most qualified candidates will be invited to the Oral Examination. Selection of the most qualified candidates will be based upon those applications demonstrating the greatest breadth and depth of applicable education, experience, skills, and training. Therefore, applicants are urged to submit sufficiently detailed information in their application materials for evaluation.
ORAL EXAMINATION – 100%: A panel of subject matter experts will conduct a job-related oral examination to evaluate a candidate’s knowledge of: principle and practices of supervision, training and work evaluation, techniques, materials, tools, and equipment used in the care and construction of parks and recreational facilities; ability to establish effective working relationships, prepare oral and written reports and other training, experience, and personal traits for the position. Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.
The oral examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of April 13, 2026.
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF-SERVICE.
HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION
- Your document must be scanned and saved to your computer or thumb drive (save as Degree or Transcripts).
- Go to www.fresno.gov/jobs > Job Postings > Select Job> Enter Applicant Login Information> choose My Career Tools (located at the top of the page).
- Choose Cover Letters and Attachments.
- Select Add Attachments.
- For Attachment Type: choose Reference Attachment, then select Add Attachment link
- Select the Browse button; you will then be able to attach the saved Degree from your computer. Select Upload.
- Click Save and Return.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.