Park Development Superintendent

Maricopa County • Morristown, AZ

1d • $79,000 - $116,000

About The Position

Are you a leader who excels in motivating teams through project completion? Are you a problem-solver dedicated to finding sustainable solutions for developing and protecting our beautiful parks and trails? Consider applying for our Park Development Superintendent position, where you will have the opportunity to make a difference every day in Maricopa County! The Park Development Superintendent is a hands-on supervisor who provides professional and technical direction, leadership, and industry expertise. The focus is on facility and construction activities to design, procure, and develop parks, open spaces, trails, recreation facilities, and related infrastructure. The ideal candidate is passionate about providing outdoor recreation experiences for the public and protecting natural resources for future generations.

Requirements

• Five years of experience in a Parks and Recreation agency and/or field working with related development projects
• Two years of supervisory experience
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Parks and Recreation, or a related field
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire

Nice To Haves

• Three years of primary responsibility in park design, capital development, or major maintenance projects

Responsibilities

• Manages, supervises, and directs staff, consultants, architects, landscape architects, engineers, land surveyors, contractors, project managers, and volunteers involved in the renovation and construction of regional parks, trail systems, and other recreation facilities
• Develop Park development plans, technical reports from data collection, field investigation, detailed analysis, and provide recommendations based on findings
• Provides expertise on specialized matters concerning project design, engineering, and construction management
• Tracks and prepares project reports, coordinates audits, and reviews of work performed
• Implements projects from park master plans, coordinates development, landscape, and construction plans, including project scoping, criteria, specifications, and standards
• Coordinates and oversees the Department's 10-year capital improvement development plan, recommends project budgets, and other maintenance/capital projects
• Oversees fleet of equipment and vehicles, authorizes repairs, recommends replacement schedule, analyzes usage, and prepares utilization and cost reports
• Participates in the selection of consultants and contractors and oversees construction projects
• Other Job Duties as assigned

Benefits

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager