Park and Beach Supervisor I/ II

Salary : $73,798.40 - $114,150.40 Annually
Location : City Hall, 505 S. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 26-59
Department: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts
Opening Date: 11/09/2026
Closing Date: 11/30/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

The Position
The Park and Beach Supervisor I/II is responsible for monitoring and inspecting construction, improvement, and maintenance activities related to City-owned parks, beaches, trails, open spaces, and streetscapes to ensure compliance with established standards. This position also develops standards and specifications, performs plan reviews, and oversees projects that enhance and preserve Encinitas' valued public spaces. Responsibilities include managing City beach properties, coastal viewpoints, parks, trails, landscaped streetscapes, and open space areas. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, sound judgment, project management skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to the Encinitas community. Placement at the Park and Beach Supervisor I or Park and Beach Supervisor II level will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, certifications, and the needs of the department.
Examples of Important & Essential Duties (included but not limited to)
Essential Duties: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Plans, develops, supervises, evaluates, and inspects a variety of improvements, renovations, and repair projects, which includes: landscaping, irrigation, park and beach buildings, courts, paving and facility appurtenances, and other related projects.
• Assists in the development and administration of contracts of external vendors for maintenance work; Evaluates contract compliance, coordinates schedules with city events; renewals, and modifications of contracts.
• Assists in development and administration of assigned operational budgets and capital improvement budgets; Monitors expenditures and prepares related budget reports; forecasts, purchases, and payments.
• Assist in the preparation of staff reports and presentations for City Council, commissions, and Board meetings; drafts letters, memorandums, and other related written documents and correspondence.
• Prepares, evaluates, reviews and initiates corrections to plans for the construction of new parks, trails, streetscapes, playgrounds and other Citywide improvement projects. Develops and prepares specifications for bids on the above projects; initiates change orders, and approves requests for payments.
• Develops, implements, and administers water conservation program; manages irrigation water use for parks, beaches, centers, and streetscapes; evaluates and inspects irrigation systems and prescribes corrective measures, replacements and improvements.
• Properly manage reclaimed water systems operation, construction, maintenance, and safety per San Diego Water Authority Regulations.
• Performs facility and playground safety inspections; evaluates compliance with applicable regulations; determines level of risk and appropriate corrective action.
• Develops and administers the tree maintenance program for parks, beaches, centers, and streetscapes; performs inspections and evaluates health and safety of City trees; evaluates, determines and prescribes corrective actions. Supervises and coordinates tree trimming, removal, spraying, and planting operations.
• Assists in the development and administration of project specifications and contract documents for Capital Improvement Projects; administers, oversees, and manages Capital Improvement projects.
• Assists in the development of open space management.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge of: Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, and codes; Basic budgeting principles; Construction principles and practices; Structural building construction and operations; Park and public facilities management principles and practices; Landscape maintenance and horticultural methods; Landscape materials common to the local area; Public relations principles and techniques; Park and landscape design; Irrigation, plumbing, and electrical components, systems, and operation; Appropriate pest control methods to include Integrated Pest Management; Arboricultural principles and practices; Irrigation water management principles and practices; San Diego Water Authority regulations for reclaimed water systems; Project management techniques; Open space management.
Skill in: Using computers and related software applications; Administering budgets; Identifying plants, trees, shrubs, turf, and other landscape materials; Composing written documents; Identifying tree hazards and deficiencies; Detecting diagnosing, and describing deficiencies and conditions in landscapes, parks, beaches, trails, open spaces, public facilities, and irrigation systems; Programming and operating irrigation control systems; Basic drafting skills and ability to communicate ideas through drawings; Read and interpret construction drawings; Construction project management; Contract administration; Developing and administering contracts; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
Minimum Qualifications
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Park Administration, Natural Resource Management or Horticulture or a related field, and two years of progressively responsible full-time experience related to park maintenance including budgeting and supervision.
Licensing Requirement (OR ability to obtain within six months of hire date)

• Arborist Certification by the International Society of Arboriculture
• Pest Control Advisor License and/or Qualified Applicator's Certification
• National Playground Safety Institute Playground Safety Inspector Certification
• San Diego Water Authority Reclaimed Water Inspector Certification

Application Process and Deadline
An application with an attached resume and copies of current certifications is required by
5pm on Monday, November 30, 2026
** Incomplete application packets will not be accepted **

For any inquiries regarding this recruitment process, please contact us at Please note that all applications must be submitted online through this portal in order to be considered.
Notes:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Provisions of the California Government Code and Emergency Services Act declare all public employees to be disaster service workers. As disaster service workers, all public employees (except legally employed aliens), are subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
Incumbents in a safety-sensitive position are subject to pre-placement drug testing.
Incumbents may be asked to travel on City business, using their own vehicle or a City vehicle, and are required to be in the Department of Motor Vehicles Pull Program.
City of Encinitas & San Dieguito Water District
2026 Benefits Summary
Service Employees International Union, Local 221 (SEIU)

Cafeteria Health Plan
The employer's "Flexible Benefit Plan" contribution will make available for each employee a monthly amount equal to the high median of the monthly premiums of all CalPERS health plans available in San Diego County. Under the City's Section 125 Cafeteria Benefits Plan qualified benefits include: health, dental, vision, dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) and healthcare FSA. The remaining balance is available as additional taxable income capped at one-half of the monthly cafeteria contribution

Retirement
The City contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS):

Retirement Tier - Local Miscellaneous Retirement Formula
Tier 2 - Classic2.0% @ 60
Tier 3 - New Member2.0% @ 62
Retirement Tier - Other Safety (Lifeguards)Retirement Formula
Tier 2 - Classic3.0% @ 55
Tier 3 - New Member2.7% @ 57
457 Deferred Compensation
The City offers a 457 and/or 401(a) deferred compensation. These accounts are voluntary and employee funded.

Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
The City provides Basic Group Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D). Group Term Life Insurance is equal to 1x your basic annual earnings up to a maximum of $150,000. AD&D is up to the amount of your Group Term Life Insurance.

Short-Term Disability Insurance (STD)
STD benefits are 70% of your weekly earnings up to a maximum of $3,500 per week.

Long-Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
LTD benefits are 66% of monthly earnings up to a maximum of $8,000 per month. San Dieguito Water District employees pay for their LTD premium.

Sick Leave
Employees accrue nine (9) hours of sick leave for each calendar month of paid status (4.153 hours per pay period). New employees are granted a beginning balance of (9) hours. Less than full time employees accrue sick leave in an amount prorated by FTE status. Accrued sick leave carries over from year to year.

Vacation Leave
Employees earn vacation hours based on the following years of service:

Years of Service Annual Accrual
Hire - 5 Years 104 hours
6 - 10 Years 128 hours
11 - 15 Years 152 hours
16+ Years 184 hours

Credit is given to new employees for related continuous prior public service employment at the rate of one year for every two years worked.

Paid Leave for Family Member Illness
Each new full-time employee is granted a beginning balance of fourteen (14) hours of paid time off to attend to family member(s) in need of the employee's assistance in times of illness or parental leave to bond with a new child; 1.3846 hours of additional paid leave is accrued each pay period. The maximum accrual is about eighty three (83) hours.

Parental Leave (Baby Bonding)
Employees who qualify for California Family Rights Act (CFRA) baby bonding will be eligible for twelve (12) weeks of employer paid leave. Available leave is prorated based on FTE status.

General Election Leave
Employees shall be provided a half day of paid leave to vote at the employee's polling location or a full day of paid leave to volunteer for the County Registrar of Voters for a General Election.

Holiday Closure
Each year, City Hall is closed from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day.

Holidays
Employees receive thirteen (13) fixed holidays and five (5) floating holidays (45 hours) per fiscal year.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Confidential services are available to employees and household members to assist with personal and professional issues. Five sessions per issue are available each calendar year.

Computer Purchase Program
The City will loan employees who successfully complete the probationary period of employment an interest free loan of up to $3,000.

Tuition Assistance
Eligible employees may receive up to $1,200 in reimbursement per fiscal year for approved coursework tuition, required textbooks and registration.

Social Security and Medicare