Panel classifies new parks working supervisor role as step toward parks reorganization

The Personnel Classification Panel voted to classify a new working supervisor position intended to support a reorganization that moves parks responsibilities under the youth bureau. The classification was approved after staff described the role as a bridge position ahead of hiring a parks manager.

Greg Howe, youth bureau director, explained the new working supervisor will initially work under his office while the department shifts responsibilities and that the position will later report to a parks manager once that manager is in place. The role is intended to supervise maintenance tasks and programs that operate in parks, and staff noted some duties involve equipment and supervision of crews.

A motion to accept the resolution to classify the new working supervisor position was made, seconded and approved on a voice vote. Panel members discussed locating staff "in a more secluded part of the park" to allow them space to do maintenance and to reduce conflicts with recreational areas.

The classification is part of a broader reorganization plan the panel has discussed previously and will be implemented administratively through human resources and the youth bureau.