Horticulture Supervisor - San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance · San Diego, California, US
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari...
Job description
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance is an international, nonprofit conservation organization with two front doors: the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. We integrate wildlife health and care, science, and education to develop sustainable conservation solutions. HOW YOU WILL IMPACT OUR MISSION: The Horticulture Supervisor oversees landscape areas, projects, and programs. This position is also responsible for oversight of a team. This position reports to the Director of Horticulture. WHAT YOU WILL DO: contractors. Responsibilities include collaboration on major construction projects as directed. - Leads a team that operates within a subdepartment of the horticulture department. In collaboration with the Director, this position is responsible for hiring, training, and performance management. Provides recommendations around policies and procedures that impact the staff. - Act as a horticultural subject matter expert for other departments, guests and external partners. - Conducts a variety of safety inspections, safety and equipment training, drills and other supervisory administrative work. - Develops project work and pricing estimates, and conducts related coordination meet...