Representative Job Duties
- Supervise the daily operations of the Parks Division including prioritize projects, assign appropriate staff, and determine necessary equipment; coordinate activities with other departments.
- Supervise and train employees in the implementation of safety standards.
- Provide planning assistance and staffing for set up of special events for Parks & Recreation and other departments.
- Use technical expertise to solve problems with turf, landscape plantings, irrigation systems, field layout, equipment, landscape construction, etc.; assist in park development.
- Oversee contracted operations, assisting in writing specifications, monitor and evaluate contractors' performance.
- Hire, train, supervise, evaluate and motivate career, non-career, and contractual staff; participate in grievance process.
- Cemetery supervisor including locate grave site, meet with citizens to purchase grave sites and supervise cemetery maintenance.
- Develop effective working relationship with and provide assistance to citizen organizations such as the Southfield Historical Society, Little League Baseball, Soccer Clubs, etc.
- Right to Know Coordinator for the Parks Division including updating the MSDS sheets and ensure that the division is in compliance with all State and Federal regulations.
- Supervise snow removal and other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements - As Determined By the City Of Southfield
- Associates degree or equivalent in Landscape Technology or related field.
- Five years of experience in Parks Maintenance, resulting in substantial knowledge of parks maintenance operations, contract administration, landscape and turf applications, pesticide issues, safety procedures, and field development and maintenance.
- Previous leadership experience sufficient to effect knowledge of supervisory techniques, staff training, motivation, and evaluation.
- Highly effective interpersonal skills necessary to deal with a demanding public, numerous contractors, subordinate staff, and representatives from other City departments.
- Demonstrated organization and multiprocessing skills required to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends for special projects and emergency situations.
- Must meet the City's standard of a good driving record and possess a Michigan Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Class A or B at the time of application or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment.
- Ability to obtain Pesticide Core Application License within 6 months.
Supplemental Information
The selection process will include a review of the applicant's experience, criminal history check, and an oral board interview. Each step of the selection process must be passed before the applicant will be considered for advancement to the next step. Applicants will be invited to further participate in the selection process based on the nature and extent of their related experience.
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We offer a complete benefits package to career employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave and more!
Overview
City of Southfield Employee Benefits Summary
Mandatory Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Elections, or Opt Out
Supplemental Benefits: Term Life, Aflac, Met Law, Retirement Savings Account, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, FMLA, Flexible Spending Account, Residency Bonus
Blended Pension Plan Employees
Defined Benefit SERS
1.5% Multiplier for all years of service
3 Years Final Average Compensation Upon Retirement
10 Years Vesting
5% Employee Contribution
Defined Contribution 401a MissionSquare
3% 401 a City Contribution
3% 401 a Employee Contribution (minimum)
5 Year Vesting Schedule
https://www.missionsq.org/
Retirement Health Savings
Effective July 1, 2020 Tier III and IV employees shall contribute 2% of pensionable wages and the City will contribute $100 per month.
https://www.healthcare.gov/
5 years of years of service: 50% vested
6 years of service: 75% vested
7 years of service: 100% vested
Participation in the RHS begins on the first day of employment and end on the day of separation.
Life Insurance MetLife
Benefits
The city provides term life insurance benefits with accidental death and dismemberment for qualified employees as soon as possible, through the proper insurance carrier in accordance with the following schedule:
AFSCME 329: 0-30 months employment $30,000 life and ADD, after 30 months of employment $50,000 term life, accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
ACS TPOAM PST AFSCME 3636: $50,000 Term life and $50,000 ADD Insurance
Medical Elections
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (2025)
Community Blue PPO 10
Community Blue PPO 12
Community Blue PPO 15
HAP HMO
Dental - Blue Cross Blue Shield
Vision - Blue Cross Blue Shield
Health insurance 1st day of the next month of hire date.
Employee has 30 Days to select benefits, otherwise will wait until open enrollment.
COBRA coverage through TASC – in the event of separation– you are entitled to continuation medical coverage up to 18 months.
Retirement Savings Account
Supplemental
MissionSquare 457b
or T. Rowe Price 457b
Retirement savings account with no employer contribution. Funds, added to a 457 can be pre-tax or post-tax.
Pre Tax funds lower taxable income in bi-weekly paycheck; however, taxes may have to be paid upon the distribution of funds in retirement.
Post-tax deferrals are taken from already taxed funds in your paycheck, which means that little to no taxes will be taken upon distribution in retirement. Loans are available.
Supplemental
Tuition Reimbursement
75% reimbursement for tuition and fees (excluding late fees) for city-related classes or degree programs with a grade of "B" or better, up to $2,500 annually, plus 75% for required books.
Residency Bonus
Annual residency bonus of 1.5% of annual salary by Jan 1st with proof of residency. Elected officials and contractual employees ineligible.
Fire and Police Excluded
Supplemental
MetLife
Voluntary Term Life and ADD
Additional life Insurance can be purchased for employees and dependents at an additional cost for the employee.
AFLAC Short term disability, cancer, accident and hospitalization insurance. Dennis Patton dennis_patton@us.aflac.com.
Supplemental
EAP Ulliance
Employee Assistance Program through Ulliance- six free counseling sessions, legal, finance and life coaching programs. Supervisors are not notified if employee uses services.
FMLA
Family Medical Leave Act worked up to 1250 hours or one year. Can take off time to care for a medical emergency for themselves or immediate family members for up to 12 weeks unpaid. Absences approved by BASIC or FMLA vendor.
Supplemental
FSA & Dependent Care
Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent care through TASC are pre-tax funds that are used to cover certain out-of-pocket medical expenses and childcare costs. A total dollar amount is elected, and a debit card is sent to you to pay for incurred expenses.
Pre-tax funds are deducted bi-weekly to cover the cost of the total amount you have elected. There is an annual election limit of $3,300 for 2025.
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