ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the supervision of a Neighborhood Improvement Senior Administrator to coordinate efforts related to comprehensive mitigation of grass and weed overgrowth on abandoned and dilapidated houses, overgrown and impassable sidewalks, congested alleys, and vacant lots. Directs the day to day planning of all ground’s services activities such as vegetation control, herbicide spraying, grass mitigation, discarding tires, appliances and other debris on vacant lots and lots with vacant houses. Provides work direction, assignment of duties, evaluation of work performance, and discipline of assigned staff. Oversees supervisory and professional employees in their assigned areas in the performance of their job functions; and trains employees on systems and processes as needed. Directs the day-to-day planning of all neighborhood improvement activities such as vegetation control, herbicide spraying, and grass mowing, discarding tires, appliance, illegal dumping, and other junk on vacant lots, and etc. Monitors work operations by making on-site inspections. Enforces the City ordinance on weed control on vacant lots and houses. Initiates and reviews contracts and bid specifications for services, supplies, and equipment. Monitors and reports on third party contractors/vendors work performance and billing documentation. Ensures the service centers within the budgetary guidelines by monitoring expenditures, including accounts receivable and payable functions. Travels various properties throughout the City to inspect property for maintenance duties, graffiti removal, landscaping projects or other necessary mitigation efforts. 

OTHER FUNCTIONS:  Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned. 

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires ability to inspect work area which may involve walking in high weeds and grass, and stooping. Requires ability to communicate with staff, public, and other City department managers, etc. Requires the ability to traverse uneven ground to visually inspect property. Requires the ability to operate an automobile. Must be able to travel throughout the City to inspect property and operations facilities. 

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Majority of work is performed in an office environment. Drives regularly to visits various off-site facilities/properties throughout the City to inspect work sites and to meet with the public. Outside work requires exposure to odors, dust, debris, herbicides, pesticides, other chemicals, and all types of weather including heat, cold, rain, etc.