• Do you understand the value parks bring to communities?
• Are you skilled at managing resources, maintaining facilities, and ensuring safety and accessibility?
• Are you an ambitious, forward-thinking leader who inspires teams and drives results?

The Montgomery County Department of Parks – Southern Parks Division is seeking a highly motivated, self-driven Park Manager to support the leadership of operations in the Martin Luther King, Jr Management Area, overseeing the Regional and Local Grounds Maintenance Teams. The  Southern Parks Division meets both local and regional leisure needs by providing opportunities for a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities in the most densely populated areas of Montgomery County. The division manages over 200 parks, including Urban, Local, and Regional Parks. These parks include almost 200 playgrounds, 150 athletic fields, 60 miles of trails, and 50 picnic shelters. This division utilizes the skills of nearly 200 employees and 100 pieces of equipment to accomplish the Department’s mission.

Under general supervision, the Park Manager will carry out a broad range of professional park operations and administrative duties to support the planning, scheduling, and execution of programs and projects. This role plays a key part in maintaining a welcoming environment for all park patrons, while leading and developing a diverse team of maintenance staff, including seasonal employees. Completes performance reviews and recommends disciplinary actions. Assists in the selection and training of staff and approves timecards and leave requests. The incumbent will ensure that parks and surrounding communities meet high standards of cleanliness, safety, and accessibility, while effectively managing inventory and equipment needs within the allocated budget. Independently performs various types of analyses and solves conventional, non-standard, and challenging problems to ensure accuracy, adequacy, and effectiveness in assigned functions. Interacts with people inside and outside the organization, including the public, to exchange information, coordinate, instruct, guide, and advise, obtain agreement or compliance, or achieve other desired actions. Performs other duties, as assigned.

The Montgomery County Department of Parks has a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC, area. We manage 419  parks on over 37,200 acres of parkland. Go to our website to learn more:  https://www.montgomeryparks.org/

**Please Note: The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.

• Lead and direct teams involved in various projects such as the maintenance and renovation of parks, buildings, and athletic fields; installation of playground equipment; laying asphalt; construction of small structures; and landscape maintenance and development.
• Plan, schedule, assign, and evaluate the work of designated personnel; counsel staff on ways to improve performance. Assist in the candidate selection and train new staff members.
• Conduct Park inspections to troubleshoot problems identified, generate service requests, and follow through to ensure problems are corrected.
• Drives assigned vehicle while performing duties; transports staff and equipment between sites. Performs daily vehicle checks; takes vehicle to garage for routine and emergency maintenance. Ensures records of motorized equipment and tools are recorded and kept up-to-date regularly.
• Review blueprints, estimate staff, equipment, materials, and supplies needed for projects.
• Provide technical assistance to staff and supervise the operation of major equipment (e.g., tractor, snowplow, backhoe, spreader) as well as tree maintenance activities.
• Participate as part of a team with architects, engineers, consultants, etc., for park development projects.
• Participate with the supervisor in budget preparation and development. Monitor and track expenditures for programs and projects. Research and initiate purchase requisitions for the unit. Monitor and track expenditures for programs and projects.
• Ensures transactions are properly coded, approved, closed and reconciled in the general ledger, and documented in the Enterprise Asset Management system (EAM).
• Work with senior park managers engaged in developing, planning, and implementing revenue production programs. Recommend fees, hours of operation, and staffing.
• Conduct research to identify conservation programs to preserve and protect the park system, environment, and wildlife. Develop programs to achieve conservation goals. Coordinate with Park Naturalists to develop, implement, and facilitate interpretive programs.
• Meet with the community organizations, citizens, and the department to develop special programs or projects (for example, Harvest Festival, Adopt a Field, CDL training, and coordination) to meet identified needs or to resolve problems.
• Provide general assistance to park visitors. Take reservations (for example, ball fields, picnic areas) and issue equipment. Enforce Park rules. Assist the proper authorities in investigating accidents, fires, and crimes.
• Meet with citizens to discuss complaints about park facilities or maintenance (for example, drainage, landscaping, encroachment on park property). Work with citizens and customers to resolve any concerns that may arise.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with a Parks Dept. or other government organization preferred.
• Advanced ArcGIS skills and proficiency using a computer, modern office software, MS Office, enterprise software, and specialized software

Working Conditions:

Works primarily outside and occasionally in office. May be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. On-call to respond to emergency situations or as needed. Frequently exposed to weather, dirt, waste, odors, caustic chemicals, pesticides, wildlife, and potentially harmful insects (for example, bees, hornets, wasps). Incumbents in this class must frequently: remain in a stationary position, operate vehicles, communicate and exchange information with internal staff and the public, be able to see for short and long distances, and lift equipment and other items weighing up to 50 pounds. Intermittently, staff in this position must ascend and descend ladders and stairs.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Park Management, Park Administration, Outdoor Recreation, Natural Science, Physical Science or any related field.

1. One (1) year of park management experience that includes leadership of staff.

1. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total five (5) years.

1. Valid driver’s license in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations.  Driver’s license must be unencumbered by restrictions, revocations, suspensions, or points that could limit the employee’s ability to drive Commission vehicles or perform driving duties required by the position of assignment.

1. Depending upon area of assignment, a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements may be required within 12 months of position assignment and must be in accordance with both State and Commission rules and regulations.

1. Depending upon area of assignment, must be able to obtain and maintain all applicable certifications within 12 months of position assignment (e.g., Maryland Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator, Maryland Department of Agriculture Professional Fertilizer Applicator, Playground Safety Inspector).

1. Pass Commission medical examination.

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

* A very flexible and competitive benefits package is available!

Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:

https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/

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.