Parks Field Operations Supervisor

The City is seeking a dynamic and experienced Parks Field Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day parks maintenance and operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for supervising field crews, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and supporting the long-term stewardship of parks, natural areas, and recreational assets.

Gresham's parks system includes more than 300 acres of park land, 840 acres of natural areas and several miles of trails. Learn more about Gresham Parks at The Parks Field Operations Supervisor reports to the Parks Superintendent and oversees a team consisting of 2 Senior Public Utility Workers, 9 Public Utility Worker 2's, and 6 seasonal Parks Workers.

Why Join Our Team?
This position offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on the community by leading essential parks services. The City offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

As Oregon's fourth-largest city, Gresham is a welcoming community of hard-working people where tradition and heritage meet innovation and opportunity. Gresham is a dynamic and rapidly growing city where families and businesses have a mutual desire and drive to thrive. City of Gresham employees care deeply about the community they serve and go 'one step beyond' to deliver services in collaborative, inventive, practical, and nimble ways. Our work is challenging, fast-paced and rewarding.

We believe that to deliver the highest level of service to all Gresham community members, it is crucial we employ a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive working environment, and ensure our policies and systems result in equitable outcomes. The City seeks candidates who will support these values by continuously incorporating equity in their daily work and actively contributing to a workplace culture that respects unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives.
Come build the future with us.
The Parks Field Operations Supervisor plans, coordinates, and supervises a wide range of parks operations and maintenance activities. This position plays a critical role in workforce leadership, training development, operational planning, and emergency response. The successful candidate will foster a culture of safety, respect, inclusion, and continuous improvement while balancing operational priorities and community needs.

What You Will Get To Do

• Plan, prioritize, assign, and supervise daily parks operations field work, including staffing, equipment, and materials.
• Provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and discipline for Public Utility Workers and seasonal staff.
• Respond to and resolve public inquiries, service requests, and complaints related to parks operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures for maintenance activities and safe equipment operation.
• Identify training needs and develop team-wide training programs; ensure completion of all City-mandated training.
• Inspect and review field work for quality, safety, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Participate in emergency response and rotating on-call leadership duties; act on behalf of the Parks Superintendent when needed.
• Lead special projects and support operational budget planning, monitoring, and resource management.

Qualities We Are Looking For

• Leadership & Supervision – Ability to lead diverse field crews, manage performance, and build a respectful, inclusive team culture.
• Operational Expertise – Strong knowledge of parks operations, maintenance practices, equipment, and safety standards.
• Planning & Organization – Skill in prioritizing work, allocating resources, and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Communication – Effectively communicate with staff, leadership, labor partners, and the public in both routine and sensitive situations.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making – Sound judgment in resolving operational issues, employee matters, and emergency situations.
• Training & Development – Commitment to workforce development through coaching, mentoring, and structured training programs.
• Fiscal Awareness – Ability to monitor budgets, manage materials and services, and support long-term resource planning.
• Customer Service – Demonstrated ability to respond to community needs with professionalism, empathy, and accountability.

Work environment:
Employees work on-site/in the office/out in the field 40 hours per week in varying weather conditions. This position may assist in staffing 24/7 dispatch operations as needed.

Knowledge Of

• Laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and collective bargaining agreements affecting City policies and operations
• City government administration, organization, functions, and services
• Practices, principles, procedures, regulations, standards, and techniques as they relate to assigned operations
• Supervisory principles and practices
• Budget development and fiscal management principles and practices
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff
• Techniques for effectively representing the City with government agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations
• Communication principles, practices, and techniques
• Modern office practices and methods, computer equipment, hardware and software applications

Ability To

• Exercise discretion in confidential and sensitive matters
• Interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, assess consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations
• Influence and gain cooperation when there are competing or conflicting priorities; conduct effective negotiations and represent the City
• Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls
• Oversee a multicultural workforce, promote an equitable workplace environment, and apply equitable program practices to diverse and complex City services
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external contacts
• Operate office equipment and technology tools including personal computers, laptop computers and printers, and presentation equipment
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; present information, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively
• Physically perform the essential job functions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1 year or more of progressively related work experience in parks operations, public works, or related field operations
• Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License (required within 12 months of hire)
• Good driving record (according to our driving matrix below)

Any
qualifying education, training, and/or experience
equivalent to 5-8 years will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Playground Safety Inspector certification
• Pesticide Applicator License

Driving Matrix:
You will be disqualified from this process if you possess any of the following driving infractions:

• A major traffic offense or accident that results in death or major injury.
• Driving under the influence (DUI) offense within the last 5 years.
• Have more than 3 moving violations within a 3-year period or more than 2 within a one- year period.
• Have more than 2 accidents within a 3-year period.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, driving record review, FMCSA Clearinghouse Full query (for current CDL holders), job-related physical, and drug screen.
To apply for this position, click 'Apply' at the top of this job posting.

Required Application Materials

• Complete online application (Do not type 'see resume' in any fields or leave work experience fields blank in the application template.)
• Answers to supplemental questions
• 3 or more professional reference contacts with valid email addresses must be provided

The City of Gresham offers a comprehensive and equitable base salary within the listed range based on your experience, skills, and education verified in your application. We encourage you to clearly describe how you meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Learn more about Oregon Equal Pay.

If you desire a modification of this process to accommodate a disability, please provide your request in writing to , or by phone to , upon submitting the required application documents.
A review of application materials including your response to supplemental questions submitted will determine which candidates will be invited to an interview.

Communication with candidates will be done primarily through e-mail. Sometimes these messages may land in a spam or junk mail folder. We encourage you to monitor your inbox as well as the inbox within the portal for important updates related to this process.

Veteran's Preference
The City of Gresham provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with state law. Any candidate wishing to have their qualifying veteran's preference applied to the process must submit a qualifying document (DD Form 214 or 215) at the time of application providing proof of eligibility that includes discharge status. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the US Department of Veteran Affairs at the time of application, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

Our Commitment
The City of Gresham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified employees and applicants without unlawful regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, familial status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, Oregon, or local law.Please direct questions about this position to or

If you need assistance with the online application, please contact NEOGOV directly at

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, driving record review, FMCSA Clearinghouse Full query (for current CDL holders), job-related physical, and drug screen.