Associate Director Of Parks (Parks Administrator)

Associate Director of Parks (Parks Administrator)

Salary

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Location

Anne Arundel County, MD

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

07674

Department

Recreation and Parks

Opening Date

06/17/2024

Closing Date

7/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Position Description

Effective July 5, 2024, the salary will be $97,205 - $183,480.

This position announcement will be used to fill a full-time, permanent, safety-sensitive, Associate Director of Parks (Parks Administrator) vacancy in the Department of Recreation & Parks with Anne Arundel County Government. This position is responsible for administrating the County's park program including operations, staffing, programming, and maintenance of the parks and related facilitates.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

This highly responsible professional and managerial position directs and administers multiple distinct programs within the Department of Recreation and Parks. The Associate Director of Parks (Parks Administrator should be thoroughly trained and experienced in theory and practice related to public parks and the operation of recreational park facilities. This candidate should have vast experience in organizing and implementing park management strategies and fostering and maintaining relationships with the leadership of other County Departments and the County's administration and user groups.

Work involves responsibility for planning, organizing, and directing the County parks program, supervising the maintenance, construction, operation, and improvement of parks, playgrounds, and related facilities, and participating in the development and monitoring of the capital budget.

Work also includes overseeing the green infrastructure implementation plan, regional parks, community parks, trail systems, the cultural resource program, the resource conservation program, and the park maintenance program; assisting in planning and developing new park areas; interpreting policies and procedures to subordinates; and supervising subordinate supervisors and skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled employees.

This is a leadership position that oversees senior/chief-level managers. The Associate Director of Parks (Parks Administrator), reports directly to the Department of Recreation and Parks Deputy Director. The ideal candidate would have experience with the management of large county departmental budgets and provide oversight of the operating budgets assigned to this position. Work will involve ensuring that the department operates effectively in its day-to-day business, enhancing collaboration across the department, the County ,and the community. This position would also play a key role in developing policies and procedures and strategic plans as they relate to the Department of Recreation and Parks.

Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the County parks program; develops and manages the parks budget; and participates in the presentation of the budget.

Supervises through subordinate supervisors a sizable staff of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled employees engaged in the maintenance, construction, operation, and improvement of parks and park facilities, including general park areas, ball fields, playgrounds, golf courses, and related facilities.

Participates and makes recommendations in the preparation of plans for new park development, including landscaping details and the layout of various facilities; directs the overall development of new park areas; and evaluates potential sites for new parks.

Coordinates park programs with recreation activities, school needs, and other community recreation and beautification programs.

Meets with civic and related groups to discuss and promote interest in park development and public use.

Directs the preparation and maintenance of necessary records and reports and research and evaluates new methods, innovative programs, and the availability of grants.

Participates in annual public meetings.

Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of park system administration.

Thorough knowledge of the materials, equipment, methods, and practices essential to the maintenance and construction of parks and related facilities.

Considerable knowledge of modern methods and techniques of management, including budgeting and fiscal management.

Ability to articulate and communicate departmental business goals and objectives.

Ability to prepare, analyze, and implement park programs and activities.

Ability to plan, assign, coordinate, and supervise the activities and personnel involved in a well-rounded parks program.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, County officials, civic organizations, and the public.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in parks administration or a related field

EXPERIENCE: Six (6) or more years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and operation of parks and related facilities, including four (4) or more years of supervisory experience; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license

NOTE - This is a safety sensitive position and employees in this position are subject to controlled dangerous substance (CDS) and alcohol testing.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following:

1.Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs.

2.Six (6) or more years experience in budget preparation and management of a multi-million dollar budget.

3.Six (6) or more years experience in Parks Administration or related field.

4.Experience in supervising and managing a minimum of ten (10) full-time employees.

5.Experience working with County and/or State agencies.

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans

• Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO

• Aetna Open Choice PPO

Dental Insurance

• CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)

• CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)

• CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)

Vision Insurance

• EyeMed

Employee Life Insurance

• Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.

• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance

Disability Income Insurance

Pension Plan

• Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.

Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Holidays

• Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year

Annual Leave

• Less than 3 years

• 13 days

• 3 to less than 15 years

• 20 days

• 15 years or more

• 26 days

Disability Leave

• Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year

Personal Leave Day, 5 per calendar year

Leave Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

• Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Dependent Care Reimbursement

• Health Care Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefits

• Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction

• Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider

• United Legal Benefits
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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to accurately and completely respond to each question by providing the information asked in each question. Your responses will be used to initially determine your qualifications and eligibility for this position. DO NOT INDICATE "SEE RESUME" OR CUT AND PASTE YOUR RESUME IN RESPONSE TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS. This response and a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. THIS MEANS YOU MAY BE INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION IN THIS RECRUITMENT PROCESS. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes

• No

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Please select the highest level of education you have successfully completed:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

• Doctorate Degree

• None of the above

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Please list degree study and/or major course work completed.

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• Note: Accredited University or College is the recognition from an accrediting agency that an institution maintains a certain level of educational standards. The U.S. Department of Education maintains a database of accrediting agencies it recognizes for schools within the United States. For a University or College outside the United States, the applicant must provide documentation of accreditation and educational equivalency, which can be accomplished through a credential evaluation service. Applicants with a foreign degree must provide this documentation upon the close of the announcement. Have you attached the appropriate documentation to verify your education?

• Yes

• No

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Do you possess six (6) or more years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and operation of parks and related facilities?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application.

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Do you possess four (4) or more years of supervisory experience?

• Yes

• No

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If you indicated above that you possess supervisory experience, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position, numbers of employees supervised and major supervisory duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application.

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How many full-time employees did you supervise?

• Less than five (5) full-time employees

• More than five (5) full-time employees

• More than fifteen (15) full-time employees

• No supervisory experience

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Do you possess a valid non-commercial motor vehicle operator/driver's license?

• Yes

• No

11

Please indicate below the applications/software in which you are proficient.

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Excel

• Google Docs

• None of the above

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Please explain your use of the applications/software you selected above to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application.

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Do you possess six (6) or more years experience in budget preparation and management of a multi-million dollar budget?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application.

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Do you possess six (6) or more years experience in Parks Administration or related field?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application.

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Do you possess experience in supervising and managing a minimum of ten (10) full-time employees?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application.

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Do you possess experience working with County and/or State agencies?

• Yes

• No

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If you answered "yes" to the question above, please explain how you possess this experience to include position title, length of time in position and major duties. This experience MUST also appear in the work history section of your application.

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Did a current County employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, Department, and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an employee, indicate N/A.

Required Question