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The Maryland-National Capitol Park and Planning Commission, Prince George’s County Department of Parks & Recreation, is responsible for planning, supervising, coordinating, and maintaining all park/recreation facilities and services in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The Northern Region Parks Division is responsible for these duties for 344 park properties in the northern half of Prince George’s County and is composed of nine major work programs: Trades, Custodial Services, Program Support, Playgrounds, Trash and Recycling, Trails, Area Maintenance, Athletic Field Maintenance, and Athletic Field Renovation.
The ideal candidate will apply their knowledge of grounds maintenance, park operations, and project management to oversee the effective management and maintenance of park facilities and work programs. This role will ensure the delivery of high-quality park services for the following work programs: Area Maintenance, Trail Maintenance, Athletic Field Maintenance, Athletic Field Renovation, and other critical park functions. At times, this position may be responsible for or provide support to the trades, trash and recycling operations, playground maintenance, and program support work programs. The position will also involve procuring and managing contracts to supplement internal resources, ensuring maintenance standards are consistently met across all areas of responsibility.
The incumbent will supervise staff of park maintenance units comprised of park managers, crew leaders, general park maintenance workers, and part-time staff. This position will work closely and collaboratively with multiple divisions to prepare park properties for permitted activity, special events, and festivals. The position interacts with people inside and outside the organization, including the general public, local community, and specialty groups, to exchange information, respond to maintenance issues, coordinate with and acquire vendor quotes and agreements, gain compliance, or achieve other desired actions.
Work Program Management:
- Define goals and objectives for park maintenance programs and park operations within parks.
- Lead long-term planning efforts for park development, improvements, and renovations for recreational facilities.
- Collect and analyze data from work programs and report data findings.
- Review various routine maintenance schedules to ensure goals are met, and priority facilities or programs are properly maintained. Analyze work programs for efficiency and recommend or implement new strategies.
- Inspect work of staff and contractors to ensure standards and compliance are met.
- Ensure various equipment are accurately serviced, maintained, and inventoried
- Monitor recreation facility and park conditions and the need for improvements to include park infrastructure and amenities and address issues as needed.
- Prioritize operational needs and last-minute program needs
- Work with internal staff and facilities, external agencies, residents, patrons, community groups, and partners to address issues and improve park operations.
- Work in collaboration with recreation staff for programming and special event needs
Personnel Management:
- Plan, schedule, and delegate assignments to staff. Provide or coordinate internal and external training.
- Conduct one-on-one meetings with direct reports, manager meetings, and staff meetings.
- Initiate and develop recruitment plans and manage the recruiting process.
- Conduct performance evaluations
- Initiate recognition or disciplinary actions
- Approve timecards and leave requests
- Promote a work culture amongst staff that incorporates good communication, understanding, and appreciation
Budget Management
- Manage work program budgets, including monitoring expenditures and identifying funding opportunities.
- Responsible for utilizing a purchase card and maintaining an accurate log of all purchases per M-NCPPC policies and procedures.
- Monitor trends and variances in budgeted and actual costs; Identify cost-saving opportunities when appropriate.
- Assist with the preparation of the annual divisional budget.
- Prepares regular and ad hoc reports to immediate supervisor and divisional leadership on work program budget expenditures, planned purchases, and planned projects.
- Procure and manage contracts following purchasing policies. Confirm services rendered. Review and approve invoices.
- Approve payments from vendors and contractors.
Administrative Duties:
- Record, document, and accurately store various administrative documents, including timecards, asset inventory, purchase orders, evaluations, leave requests, disciplinary actions, and accident or injury reports.
- Proficiently use various computer software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, EAM, and Kronos.
- Proficiently use electronics, including cell phones, laptops, printers, and scanners.
- Serves on various Department committees.
- Serve as the division's training coordinator to ensure staff meet all training requirements of their position and recommend new training opportunities. Record, document, and accurately store all staff training records for the division.
1. Bachelor's degree in park and recreation administration/management or related field, and four years of progressive administrative and operational experience in recreation and parks management which has included two years of supervisory experience in park and recreation operations and community relations; and two years of fiscal management, or;
2. An equivalent combination of education and experience, and;
3. Valid driver's license or ability to acquire one.
Class/Compensation: Recreation & Park Maintenance CoordinatorMay be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
