City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Horticulturist Supervisor

1. Develops and implements programs and standard operating procedures for vegetation management and conservation of natural areas and/or cultivated landscapes.
2. Develops and implements Integrated Pest Management Programs and/or unit safety programs, ensuring compliance with local, state and federal laws.
3. Develops, recommends, implements and monitors programs, facilities, projects, and guidelines at city facilities/cooperative ventures.
4. Develops and implements long and short-range goals, i.e., facility maintenance and improvements, water, pesticide, and traffic management, revenue, public outreach and education, etc.
5. Recommends budgetary needs for programs, including personnel and equipment.
6. Supervises citizen surveys to determine trend for citizen satisfaction.
7. Supervises purchasing for the work unit.
8. Coordinates activities with other divisions, sections, departments, organizations, citywide events, etc.
9. Generates and presents data, cost estimates, reports to both internal and external customers.
10. Performs contract management duties, i.e., draft, write, and coordinate contracts.
11. Acts as the representative of the Director of Parks and Recreation at meetings, in planning workshops, etc.
12. Recommends solutions, develops partnerships, and/or participates in arbitration of disputes between the City and stakeholder groups.
13. Supports workshops and other educational programs or events.

• Knowledge of Horticulture and/or Arboricultural practices.
• Knowledge of equipment and vehicles used for vegetation management.
• Knowledge of philosophy, goals, objectives, priorities and needs of land planning.
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
• Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Skill in determining quality of materials, workmanship and construction methods.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to organize volunteers and members participating in events.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Horticulture, Arboriculture or other related field, plus four (4) years of related experience, including at least two (2) years in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years.

Class "C" motor vehicle operator's license.

Appropriate license(s) as specified for the assignment.

American Society of Horticulture Science Certified Horticulturalist and/or International Society of Arboriculture Certification or prerequisites to obtain either certification within 6 months of hire.