Regional Park Superintendent II, South Coast Botanic Garden Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/5023048)  Regional Park Superintendent II, South Coast Botanic Garden Salary $89,930.16 - $121,188.00 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number D8837C Department PARKS AND RECREATION Opening Date 09/08/2025 + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION We will be accepting online applications fromTuesday, September 9, 2025 at 8:00 A.M (PT) – Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates. EXAM NUMBER: D8837C TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: We welcome applications from everyone. JOB TYPE: Permanent Why work for us? With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential. About this position: Manages the overall operation of South Coast Botanic Garden in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Unique from the start, the South Coast Botanic Garden is one of the world’s first botanic garden to be developed over a sanitary landfill. The Garden is a masterpiece of creative land reclamation and environment improvement for all to share. It is a living testimonial to the fact that land reclamation not only offers a practical solution to refuse disposal problems but also beautifies and improves land values at the same time. Essential Job Functions + Supervises, through subordinate supervisors, educational nature-related programming, including planting, propagation, and maintenance operations. + Supervises the work of garden staff, volunteers, and grounds maintenance contractors. + Coordinates and supervises work assignments and work shifts for all facility personnel, contractors and volunteers. + Regularly inspects the facility to assure optimum maintenance and use of buildings, grounds, gardens, hiking and equestrian trails, and water areas; and reports deficiencies to appropriate agency. + Maintains working collaborations with other County departments, governmental agencies, support groups, and other organizations which provide services to or have a special interest in the facility. + Processes and approves special event permits, coordinating pre-event preparation of the area to be used and assuring cleaning of the area after the event. + Ensures compliance by concessionaires and contractors with negotiated terms of contracts; and reports violations to the appropriate departmental agency. + Identifies, plans, budgets, and oversees the execution of restoration projects for gardens, and associated elements, such as hardscape and garden statuary. + Maintains an inventory of both living and non-living collections, and ensures artifacts are protected and secured from damage or theft. + Participates in the planning of future development or additions to the facility; and attends meetings with community organizations, private contractors, or other agencies involved with planning and developing the facility. + Prepares or supervises the preparation of maintenance of records, reports, budgets, and fee collection systems. + Coordinates facility programs related to horticulture, nature and equestrian activities. + Trains staff and volunteers to assist with programs. + Works with stakeholders, such as staff within the Board of Supervisors and volunteer organizations on facility operations and programs. Requirements SPECIALTY REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor’s degree* from an accredited college or university in Plant Science, Environmental Studies, Landscape Architecture, Arboriculture, or related fields– AND – One year of experience supervising staff and managing a nature center or arboreta garden. + Qualifying experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. PHYSICAL CLASS: 2 - Light. This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: *To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812\_PPG123.pdf(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) andhttps://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105\_PPG\_123\_ACE\_Resource\_Guide.pdf (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader). We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following: + Additional experience beyond the Specialty Requirements. + Experience managing an operating budget + Experience fundraising and securing grants + Experience planning and executing special events involving multiple vendors and 500 or more attendees Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This assessment type will evaluate the experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. + This assessment is worth 100% of your total score. + The passing score for the assessment is 70%. Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly. ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION: Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on an eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. The eligible register resulting from this examination will be used to fill the vacancy at the South Coast Botanic Garden in the Department of Parks and Recreation. APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION: We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. 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Revised January 2025 For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/) 01 Do you have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Plant Science, Environmental Studies, Landscape Architecture, Arboriculture, or related fields? *To receive credit for your education, upload a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution, or email a copy within seven (7) calendar days of filing your application to Jesse Yee at jyee@parks.lacounty.gov. Use the subject line: RPS II/SouthCoast (D8837C) -- Diploma/TranscriptsNote: If you do not possess a degree in the above specialties, you may substitute qualifying experience on a year for year basis. + Yes + No 02 How many years of experience do you have supervising staff and managing a nature center or arboreta garden? + Less than one year of experience + 1-2 years of experience + 3-4 years of experience + 5 or more years of experience 03 Do you have experience managing an operating budget? + Yes + No 04 If you answered Yes to the previous question, what was the amount of the operating budget? If you do not have this experience, Select "None." + None + $1 to $49,999 + $50,000 to $99,999 + $100,000 or more 05 If you answered ‘yes’ to managing an operating budget, please describe how you managed it and the level of discretion you had in allocating funds. If you did not manage an operating budget, write "N/A." 06 Do you have experience raising funds through donations and obtaining grants. + Yes + No 07 If you answered Yes to the previous question, please provide the following information: + Employer organization: + Dates: + Describe how you secured donations and grants: + If no experience, write "N/A" 08 What is the highest amount of funds raised through donations and grants during one fiscal year? + Less than $100,000 + $100,000 to $249,999 + $250,000 to $499,999 + $500,000 or more 09 Do you have experience planning and executing special events involving multiple vendors and 500 or more attendees + Yes + No 10 If you answered Yes to the previous question, provide the information requested below. If no experience, write "N/A." + Employer organization: + Dates of event(s): + Nature of event(s): + Identify at two or more vendors that participated in the event(s): + Number of attendees at each event: + If no experience, write "N/A" 11 What is highest number of paid and volunteer staff that you have managed for at least one year? + None + 1 to 29 + 30 to 59 + 60 to 99 + 100 or more 12 If you have experience managing paid and volunteer staff, please provide the information requested below. If no experience, write N/A. + Employer organization: + Dates of employment: + Number of paid staff and respective job titles: + Number of volunteers and their responsibilities: + If no experience, write "N/A" Required Question Employer County of Los Angeles Address ****************** Los Angeles, California, 90010 Website http://hr.lacounty.gov Please verify your email addressVerify Email