Park Superintendent
City of De Pere 

Job Description
The City of De Pere is seeking a Park Superintendent. This position is responsible for the planning, development, monitoring, repair and maintenance of the City’s parks, urban forest and green spaces, facilities and amenities, and oversee its operations and crews to ensure essential services and facilities are provided and maintained for public safety, health, and welfare. Full position details are available on the website.

Whether you are joining our team for three years or twenty, you will have the opportunity to grow your career with us! Our employees are offered the opportunity to enhance their skill set by attending training courses, working on special projects, and becoming a member of one of our many City Teams. De Pere, consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in Wisconsin, is a safe, warm, and friendly community located right along the Fox River less than ten minutes from Green Bay and 25 minutes from Appleton and the Fox Valley. De Pere is an integral part of the Green Bay metro area, which was ranked as the #1 place to live in the United States for 2023. As an employer, the City of De Pere is a positive, team-oriented organization with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service to its community. The City of De Pere provides an engaging work environment focused on collaboration and team building. De Pere strives to attract, develop, and retain diverse talent by promoting a diversity of thought, valuing differing perspectives, and empowering employees to share their authentic viewpoints at all levels and functions within the City.

The typical work schedule is Monday - Thursday, 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. However, the City of De Pere recognizes the importance of its employees having a proper work-life balance and supports alternative work arrangements which include alternative work schedules, flexible scheduling, and remote work to help meet your lifestyle needs. In addition, new employees receive three weeks of vacation time per year beginning on the first day of work (prorated the first year).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Parks Management, Urban Forestry, Horticulture, or related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in a similar environment, including direct supervisory experience.
• Certified Commercial Pesticide Applicator within 12 months of date of hire.
• Certified Playground Safety Inspector within 12 months of date of hire.
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional preferred.
• Valid unencumbered Wisconsin driver’s license and safe driving record.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Salary/Salary Range
The full salary range for this position is $78,416 - $112,008. Anticipated starting salary is $78,416 - $94,078.40, depending on qualifications, plus an excellent benefits package. The City of De Pere rewards employees for exceptional work performance with a pay for performance incentive program. Employees may be awarded a salary increase, bonus, or paid time off for exceptional work performance. Employees will be automatically enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), a pension plan to help provide for financial security during retirement, which consists of employer and employee contributions. Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: The City of De Pere is a qualifying employer under the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information about the PSLF program: visit the website. 

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Closing Date
March 31, 2024