Parks Development Manager
About The Position
The Park Development Manager performs professional, technical, and supervisory work coordinating park maintenance, facility repair, signage, and assigned park development or rehabilitation projects. The position assists with planning, organizing, and monitoring projects involving park buildings, shelters, restrooms, signs, outdoor facilities, and related infrastructure. The Manager oversees assigned Parks Maintenance, Facility, and Sign Technicians performing repairs, improvements, preventive maintenance, and sign shop operations. Work includes project documentation, cost estimates, specifications, work schedules, procurement, contractor coordination, and capital maintenance activities. The position also responds to public concerns, supports special events and departmental initiatives, and coordinates with staff, contractors, vendors, and other County departments. Work is performed under general supervision, with independent judgment exercised in coordinating daily operations, projects, and staff activities. The position requires 40 hours and is subject to twenty-four-hour call and varied shifts as assigned.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- At least five years of progressively responsible experience in parks operations, park maintenance, facility maintenance, construction coordination, project coordination, or related parks and recreation operations.
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Fertilizer Applicator certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certificate from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
- General knowledge of park administration, park maintenance, facility repair, signage operations, project coordination, and public-sector maintenance practices.
- Working knowledge of construction and maintenance methods, contracts, specifications, cost estimates, materials, equipment, safety practices, and parks operations computer systems.
- Ability to supervise skilled and semi-skilled workers, assign and monitor work, interpret maps and technical documents, collect and analyze operational data, prepare records and reports, coordinate contractors and vendors, communicate effectively, establish working relationships, and respond professionally to complaints and difficult public interactions.
- Satisfactory criminal history and Child Protective Services background searches and DMV driving record review.
- Must pass a post-offer physical examination and be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting or exerting 20–50 pounds occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban and regional planning, environmental planning, landscape architecture or construction, civil engineering, geography, construction management, or a related field.
- Experience supervising staff.
- Experience coordinating contractors or vendors.
- Experience preparing cost estimates or project documentation.
- Experience supporting capital maintenance or capital improvement projects.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate assigned park development, rehabilitation, facility repair, signage, and maintenance projects.
- Assist with projects funded through the Departmental Capital Maintenance Program and Capital Improvement Program, including scheduling, documentation, cost tracking, and coordination.
- Prepare or assist with contracts, specifications, bid documents, cost estimates, construction schedules, work plans, and project records.
- Interpret maps, drawings, schematics, work orders, and project documents to coordinate repairs, improvements, and field work.
- Supervise Parks Maintenance and Facility Technicians working on park repairs, facility maintenance, restrooms, shelters, outdoor amenities, and improvement projects.
- Supervise Parks Sign Technicians responsible for countywide VDOT street sign replacement and departmental sign shop operations.
- Schedule, assign, train, and monitor staff work; review quality, safety, productivity, and compliance with standards.
- Process contractor pay requests, vendor requisitions, invoices, and requests for materials, equipment, and supplies.
- Collect, categorize, and maintain operational, maintenance, inventory, contract, project, productivity, and planning data for reports, studies, budgeting, and service improvements.
- Assist in preparing operating procedures, maintenance guidelines, work standards, safety practices, and process improvements.
- Coordinate reports, studies, surveys, inspections, and field information supporting maintenance, facility improvements, and departmental planning.
- Respond to public inquiries, complaints, and service requests about facilities, signage, maintenance, and services.
- Support special events, emergency response activities, departmental initiatives, and other assigned duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
