Assistant Parks and Recreation Manager - Urban Park Operations
City of San Antonio
Posted: March 4, 2026 (1 day ago)
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City of San Antonio
Parks & Recreation
Location
San Antonio, Texas, 78205
Salary
$52,270.40 - $69,176.12
per year
Type
Full-Time
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This job involves leading a team of maintenance supervisors in the City of San Antonio's Parks and Recreation Department, where you'll plan work schedules, oversee park upkeep, manage budgets, and ensure everything runs smoothly in outdoor spaces like parks and athletic fields.
It's mostly office-based but includes site visits to check on conditions and staff performance.
A good fit would be someone with a college degree, several years of hands-on maintenance experience including leading teams, and strong organizational skills to handle both people and paperwork.
Plans, organizes, supervises, and coordinates the work programs for the maintenance supervisors within an assigned section, to include setting up work programs for special activities originated by other divisions within the department.Prepares specifications for materials, supplies, and equipment for construction.Monitors and supervises the assigned section, to include preparation of Employee Performance Appraisals (EPA's).Reviews EPA's on employees under indirect supervision; interviews and makes recommendation on selections.Monitors personnel actions related to grievance and procedures, violation of absenteeism, and tardiness policies.Interprets all applicable AD's, policies, and procedures.Makes on-sight inspections, alone or with appropriate supervisors, to assess maintenance needs, special problems, employee effectiveness, condition of all park areas, park buildings and athletic fields.Monitors stock levels and prepares and approves supply check out forms for the appropriate section.Prepares memos, written reports, and other data for the Director's Office on special projects, scope of work, schedules, progress, and other subject matters pertinent to the park system.Assists the Superintendent in the preparation of the Division's annual budget; assists in the monitoring of the approved budget and monthly E & E; develops and submits status of funds.Assists the Superintendent in the monitoring of all administrative directives, and departmental policies and procedures; supervises overall divisional procedures to ensure compliance and promote efficiency.Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job.
One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months.
One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification.
Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
Knowledge of various skill trades, materials, equipment, and tools peculiar to the Section or large scale ground maintenance programs, to include mowing and trimming operations, turf development and maintenance, landscape maintenance, building maintenance operations, and custodial services.Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances.Knowledge of principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.Ability to plan, organize and review the work of personnel.
Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate staff.Ability to exercise independent judgment and work under minimal supervision.Ability to learn pertinent Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.Ability to handle all the physical requirements of the job.
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