Field Operations Supervisor

Pay Range: $28.84 - $37.49/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 📅

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and Find Out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 🌆

A full-time Field Operations Supervisor position is available with The City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department - North District location. The Parks & Recreation Department maintains nearly 300 parks and public spaces citywide as well as providing recreational activities and educational programming that makes Fort Worth a great place to live, work, and play. This is a full-time salaried position with benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

HS Diploma/GED supplemented by specialized training related to assigned operations and services

Four years of related experience

Valid Texas Class C driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Park & Recreation Administration, Horticulture, Agriculture or related degree is preferred but not required

Knowledge of principles of municipal budget preparation and management in the amount of $1 million or more

Proficiency of computers and applicable software (MS Office applications)

Experience using VueWorks asset management or similar asset management programs

Experience managing and maintaining dog parks

The Field Operations Supervisor job responsibilities include:

Manage and oversee Central district operations. Supervises staff, which includes prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary decisions or recommendations

Supervisors scheduled preventative maintenance programs for equipment and facilities. reviews daily reports related to work performed by personnel; and maintains records of time, material, and equipment used for projects or services

Inspect on-site maintenance, construction, repairs and operational activities, and make modifications as necessary; provide guidance in the maintenance of landscape design, turf, and trees throughout the city (planting, trimming, and removing); Monitor lakes, streams, and riparian zones for healthy wildlife populations, and natural resource management

Prescribe correct applications of fertilizers and pesticides; manage turf and plant materials as required; supervise the planting, transplanting, and removal of plant materials in parks and community areas; maintain and audit irrigation systems

Participate in departmental meetings; Inform, advise, and receive input on field operations with other division personnel

Assist in preparation of special events associated with assigned parks and community facilities

Coordinate field operations and maintenance with other city departments, internal divisions, and partnering agencies and organizations

Serve as the primary district contact during and after emergency events related to weather, disaster, debris management, and incidents/accidents involving staff.

Provide budgetary management using sound fiscal controls, expenditure management and accurate reporting. Purchase materials, supplies, and assist with capital purchase specifications

Assist with division policy and procedure development. Ensure policies align with department goals and objectives

Interpret Park and land development design plans and make recommendations for long-term maintenance

Coordinate maintenance and improvement projects with Homeowners Associations, Neighborhood Associations, and community volunteer groups

Working Conditions and Physical Demand:

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises.

Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

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Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.