• Are you an experienced manager wanting to take on a challenge?
• Are you creative and intuitive in your approach to multitasking?
• Do you enjoy using technology to seek out efficiencies?
• Do you thrive on cultivating talent on your team?

If you’re a motivated leader with a passion for parks and public service, the Montgomery County Department of Parks – Southern Parks Division could be your next great opportunity. We’re seeking a seasoned, energetic, and highly organized Senior Park Manager (formerly Park Manager II) to oversee the daily operations of a work unit. Under general supervision, this role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including staff supervision, budget management, administrative coordination, and operational oversight. The ideal candidate will also act as a key liaison across various divisions and program areas, fostering strong communication and collaboration throughout the department. The Southern Parks Division plays a vital role in meeting both local and regional recreational needs by offering a wide array of outdoor activities in Montgomery County’s most densely populated areas. The division oversees more than 200 parks, including Urban, Local, and Regional Parks, which feature nearly 200 playgrounds, 97 athletic fields, 60 miles of trails, 17 park activity buildings, two large group picnic areas, and 10 picnic shelters. To fulfill the department’s mission, the division relies on the expertise of nearly 200 dedicated employees and a fleet of over 100 pieces of equipment, ensuring high-quality service and maintenance across all park facilities.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. 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 414  parks on over 37,400 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.

Project Management:

• Define goals and objectives for park operations programs and facilities within the geographical area.
• Utilize data software and data management tools to monitor project progress and ensure effective oversight.
• Plan and coordinate projects, review plans, and determine scope and resources.
• Inspect work to ensure conformance with instructions and engineering plans.
• Supervise and lead diverse park operation programs that include landscaping, ball field renovation, play equipment inspection and repair, wildlife management, park inspections, etc.
• Develop and maintain maintenance standards.
• Develop and implement emergency response program.
• Recommend and implement corrective actions for environmental problem areas.

Human Resources:

• Plan, schedule, and assign duties to a diverse team, consisting of two programs
• Collaborate with recruitment, selection, and training of staff.
• Develop and approve performance evaluations.
• Initiate recognition and disciplinary action.
• Final Approval of timecards and leave requests.

Customer Service 

• Coordinate and facilitate communication between multiple divisions within the department
• Meet with community groups, park and recreation councils and citizens, to identify needs, plan programs, solve problems about park operations.
• Handles inquiries and complaints from the public.
• Allocates vital resources (staff and budget) to achieve a successful program.

Budget

• Manages and prepares and provides input to annual budget requests for assigned area.
• Monitors and controls expenditures and revenues within approved budget.
• Acquire informal bids, price quotations, and develops specifications for formal bids.
• Identify equipment, materials, and supplies needed to fulfill projects.
• Monitors contractors and approve payments.

Administrative 

• Supervise document and maintain administrative records, for expenditures, timecards, inventory, accidents, disciplinary actions, and injuries.
• Write budget and expenditure reports, work reports, and special reports as required.
• Attend conferences to identify new programs, methods, and equipment.

Important Skills and Characteristics: 

• Ability to promote a work culture that improves communication, understanding and empathy.
• Dedication to building a cohesive unit, through staff development and mentoring.
• Consistent record with data collection, statistics, data analytics.
• Strong record of maximizing resources completed projects under pressure.
• Excellent managerial and financial skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other technology-based web/mobile applications.
• Strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of local, State and Federal laws and policies.
• Superb written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with a Parks Dept. or other government organization preferred.
• Advanced ArcGIS skills and proficiency in MS Office, enterprise software, and specialized software.
• Ability to withstand exposure to dust, vibration, noise, chemicals, dirt, waste, odors, pesticides, wildlife, and potentially harmful insects (i.e. bees, hornets, wasps, etc.) as well as exposure to adverse weather conditions (i.e. heat, cold, snow, rain, etc.)
• An essential employee on-call 24 hours for any emergencies.
• Playground certification

Working Conditions:

Works in office and in field. May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. On-call to respond to emergency situations. Exposed to weather, dirt, waste, odors, caustic chemicals, pesticides, wildlife, and potentially harmful insects (for example, bees, hornets, wasps, etc.). Some pressure to meet deadlines.

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Park Management, Park Administration, Outdoor Recreation, Natural Science, Physical Science or any related field.
2. Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience, that includes park operations program planning and development and supervision of staff.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total six (6) years.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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).
7. Pass Commission medical examination.

Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:

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

May 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 ofrace, 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.