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.

About Seattle Conservation Corps

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of work experience in construction, grounds maintenance, streambed rehabilitation, or a closely related field.
• 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.

Licenses & Certifications

• 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

• 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.
• Ability to supervise ethnically diverse, low income, homeless and unemployed adults.

Additional Information

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.

Compensation

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

Benefits

• Vacation time
• 12 paid holidays
• Sick leave
• Medical, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance for employees and their dependents

Core Competencies

• 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.