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Park Manager - (Operations Supervisor I)

Howard County Recreation and Parks
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POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY:
Park Supervisor in charge of directing the maintenance operations and assists programming at assigned regional, community, and neighborhood parks within the Howard County Park System. 

STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$30.19 - $32.07
$62,795 - $66,706

CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs supervisory and advanced level operations service work under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes directing the activities of one or more crews of laboring and/or motor equipment operation and repair personnel; driving and operating of heavy motor, construction, and complex mechanical equipment; may direct and participate in the day-to-day operations of a large size site or sites.  

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

  • Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels.
  • Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately.
  • Plans, directs, and coordinates park maintenance operations and assists programming assigned regional, community, and neighborhood parks within the Howard County Park System.
  • Determines job priorities, sets short term and long-range goals/schedules to be accomplished, and assigns staff to jobs.
  • Develops and sets staff schedules for weekends, evenings, holidays, and special events.
  • Resolves unusual and complex maintenance and public relations problems.
  • Oversees work tasks, inspects work in progress, approves completed jobs, and enforces safety regulations and procedures, inspects work done by contractors. Trains staff on maintenance techniques and tool/equipment safety operations.
  • Performs routine playground inspections and maintenance to Zone playgrounds. Utilizes playground certification to assist supervisors and park planners in determining playground safety. Audits, records and maintains a log for repairs and recommends replacement as needed.
  • Coordinates playground inspection and installation projects. Orders replacement parts.
  • Requires considerable public contact including Scout projects, conflict resolution, picnic shelter disputes, questions and comments.
  • Must be able to estimate supplies and materials for maintenance tasks and jobs. Develops supply requisition for Supervisor’s approval. Utilizes a PDQ for purchases. Is responsible for keeping an inventory current for tools, supplies, and materials and chemicals.
  • Administrative duties include incident reports, police reports, timesheets, department requisitions, park and playground inspection forms, chemical application cards, daily park, pavilion, monthly PDQ statement and vandalism journal entries.
  • Actively meets with community groups, sports organizations and the general public to provide support and answer questions accordingly.
  • Works closely with the recreational staff to provide all necessary support for their programs.
  • Special project and on-site event management.
  • Trains staff in all areas of parkland operation and maintenance, equipment operation, and ensures that safety policies and procedures are followed.
  • Coordinates meetings with community groups and other county agencies to address concerns.
  • Inspects work done by contractors and developers to approve prior to payment.
  • Develops specifications and purchasing documents for projects, supplies / materials, tools and equipment.
  • Assists supervisor with budget input and future site needs.
  • Completes performance reviews for subordinate staff.
  • Utilizes a computer to review for pavilion, facility and field use reservations, must access e-mail, and completes employee performance evaluations.
  • Coordinates with other agencies to provide needed assistance with park projects and facilities maintenance.
  • Responsible for identifying and applying good sustainability practices into all aspects of Department operations.
  • Routine maintenance and inspection of dams including a high hazard dam depending upon assignment location.
  • Manages within the supervisory chain of command union employees in AFSCME 3085.
  • Serves on committees as assigned.
  • This position is considered essential and will be required to work emergency situations to include staffing the Department Operations Center.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Directly supervises full time Park Maintenance Specialists, Park Maintenance workers and Contingent employees.   Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Reviews individual progress reports, time sheets, leave requests, accident reports, and writes monthly reports on work accomplished, maintains records of materials and supplies used, man hours expended, and other relevant information.

 

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED with four (4) years minimum experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • College or university program certificate; related experience and/or training.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
 
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
 
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

Possession of a valid Maryland Class C driver's license.  License must remain valid, as long as individual is employed in this class. 

Obtain CPR and First Aid certification within one year of employment. 

Obtain Maryland Pesticide Applicator Certification within two years of employment 

Obtain National Playground Safety Inspector Certification within two years of employment. 

Completion of required National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) training within 6 months 

Maryland Boater Safety Operator Certification may be required.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY:  You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted. 

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.       

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at  HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.