Central Maintenance Assistant Administrator

Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority•Fairfax Station, VA

33d

About The Position

The Central Maintenance Assistant Administrator is a management position responsible for assisting with the planning, coordination, and execution of maintenance programs for all regional parks in the NOVA Parks' system. The Central Maintenance Assistant Administrator is also responsible for assisting with the management of the Central Maintenance facility, including vehicles, equipment, and materials. Work is performed under the general direction of the Central Maintenance Administrator. Considerable latitude for independent judgment and action is provided. Annual performance goals will be set for the Central Maintenance Assistant Administrator.

Requirements

Graduation from high school, trade school and continuing education credits.
Manual work with strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions in outdoor and maintenance shop settings; will perform heavy manual labor in all weather conditions, lift and move items equal to or greater than 80 pounds, climb ladders, use various hand tools and operate various mechanical equipment.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in maintenance supervision, preferably park maintenance or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience which provides:
Considerable knowledge of the methods and practices involved with construction and repair of facilities, structures, and equipment.
Sufficient knowledge of the trades to plan and supervise work.
Considerable knowledge and experience in personnel management.
Considerable knowledge of utility systems (plumbing, electrical, mechanical) repair and maintenance.
Considerable knowledge of materials and equipment used in construction and park maintenance.
Considerable ability to troubleshoot, identify, isolate, and initiate repairs to a variety of maintenance problems.
Considerable ability to adapt available resources to solve problems or initiate repairs.
Considerable ability to read and understand blueprints and other technical manuals.
Considerable knowledge of potential hazards and safety precautions involved.
Considerable ability to communicate clearly and effectively with ability to prepare and present accurate reports.
Ability to review and analyze expenditures to determine appropriate budgets.
Ability to maintain knowledge of current trends and practices in the park maintenance field.
Ability to interpret and explain NOVA Parks' policies, rules, and procedures.
Ability to deal effectively with the public, private vendors, and other employees.
Working knowledge of personal computers and various software applications.
Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a driver's license with safe driving record; ability to obtain CPR and basic first aid certifications; possession of or ability to obtain special licenses as required.
Availability for call-in emergency situations.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.