SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT

SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT

Salary

$3,060.00 - $4,130.64 Biweekly

Location

Houston

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

39245

Department

Parks and Recreation

Division

Greenspace

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Closing Date

8/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

DIVISION: Greenspace Management

SECTION: Grounds Maintenance - Urban Forestry Section

WORKDAYS & HOURS: 6:30 am - 3:30 pm

• Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking a Senior Superintendent to join its Greenspace Management-Grounds Maintenance team.

The potential candidate will play a key role in the following duties:

• Direct and manage staff to complete departmental projects, habitat restoration, invasive species control, and landscape maintenance.
• Hire, train, coach, and evaluate staff; ensure compliance with City policies and performance expectations.
• Develop, recommend, and implement operating policies, procedures, letters of agreement, and contracts.
• Work with contractors and department managers on joint projects, scopes, bids, contractor selection, and conflict resolution.
• Investigate complaints, evaluate productivity, and implement solutions to improve service delivery.
• Represent the department at internal meetings, external organizations, committees, and public events.
• Assist the Natural Resource Manager in overseeing natural resources, habitat restoration, and urban forestry operations.
• Write, secure, and administer government, private, and corporate grants
• Interpret and enforce City ordinances related to Natural Areas and Urban Forestry.
• Oversee purchasing processes including scope creation, bid gathering, contractor selection, and procurement documentation.
• Manage habitat restoration projects, contractor work, purchasing, reporting, and reimbursement requests.
• Maintain native landscapes, bioswales, slopes; prune vegetation; propagate native plants; design seasonal plantings; repair irrigation systems.

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

The position is physically comfortable, the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal.

PHYSICAL SKILL:

Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelors degree in Recreation, Business Administration, Construction Management or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Six years of progressively responsible professional and/or skilled experience closely related to the activities of the section are required.

Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERENCES

• Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, Geography-Resource ,Natural Resources, Planning, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

• Experience with SAP for budgeting, purchasing, and financial tracking.

• Demonstrated grant management experience, including writing, administration, reporting, and compliance.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidates qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 27

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during posting opening and closing dates shown.

Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-8357.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832.395.7091. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individuals sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Supplemental Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 13 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Compensable Sick Leave
• Personal Leave
• Flexible schedules
• Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes
• No

02

What is the highest level of education you have obtained?

• Less than a High School diploma/GED
• High School diploma/GED
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree or higher

03

How many years of progressively professional or skilled experience closely related to the activities of the section do you have that can be verified?

• Less than 6 years of experience
• 6 years to less than 8 years of experience
• 8 years to less than 10 years years of experience
• 10 years or more of experience

04

How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory capacity?

• Less than 1 year experience in a supervisory role.
• 1 - 2 years experience in a supervisory role.
• 3 - 4 years experience in a supervisory role.
• 5 years or more experience in a supervisory role.

05

Which of the following do you have verifiable work experience? (Check all that apply).

• Manage grounds maintenance for trails
• Administer and manage budget expenditure reports and revenue projections
• Preparation of annual reports
• Develop and implement operating policies and procedures
• Manage, hire, train and evaluate the performance of personnel
• None of the above

06

Which of the following are you available to work?

• Evenings
• Weekends
• Holidays
• All of the above
• None of the Above

07

Do you have a valid Texas drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Houston

Address 901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website https://www.houstontx.gov/