Area Recreation Program Manager (Assistant Division Chief) (13453, Grade 32)

Salary: $89,092.00 - $157,697.00 Annually
Location : Ft. Washington, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 13453
Department: PGC Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 02/13/2025
Closing Date: 2/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

The Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation, Southern Recreation and Leisure Services Division is seeking an Area Recreation Program Manager (Assistant Division Chief) who will supervise staff in managing all recreation programs in an assigned geographic area of the county (including community centers, parks, and other recreational facilities; servicing approximately one-third of the county, and no less than approximately 200,000 residents).
Please Note: The salary range listed above shows the earning potential for this position. The budgeted salary range for this position is $80,206 - $112,442. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Examples of Important Duties

• Manages and supervises area programs. Defines goals and objectives. Sets standards. Reviews and approves programs at recreation facilities and other locations area-wide. Plans and organizes major recreation programs and events. Coordinates activities and events with other Commission units and other government representatives. Recommends permits and fee structures. Monitors staff performance, facilities, and approves purchase of supplies and equipment. Reviews contracts and conforms to purchasing practices and requirements. Promotes and publicizes programs and events. Promotes safety and building regulations in compliance with Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Agency (MOSHA) and the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. May act for the Area Division Chief in his/her absence.
• Supervises area facilities. Reviews and approves operating procedures (e.g., hours, building security, evacuation plans, safety). Coordinates inspections and follows up for repair and general maintenance. Assists proper authorities in the investigation of accidents, fires, and crimes. Works closely with Park Maintenance Manager to monitor repairs and maintenance projects, review renovation plans and building additions, and assist with planning new facilities.
• Supervises area staff. Supervises full-time career, intermittent, volunteer, and contract employees. Plans, schedules, and assigns work. Evaluates work and counsels staff. Formally recognizes work above the norm. Recommends, initiates, or approves disciplinary action. Approves time cards and leave requests. Approves hiring of a significantly large number of intermittent staff, including salary levels and job assignments. Serves as panel chair for hiring and promoting staff. Plans, conducts, and coordinates training programs, workshops, and seminars on an area-wide basis.
• Manages area budget. Prepares annual program budget requests and attends public budget forums. Monitors and recommends expenditures from area self-sustaining and appropriated funds. Controls expenditures in accordance with approved budget. Allocates service area budgets for program leadership, including supplies and materials. Obtains bids and price quotes. Reviews purchase requisitions, check requests, and consultant agreements. Approves petty cash expenditures and maintains petty cash account. Approves service area cash reports.
• Community Relations. Meets with citizens, community and business groups, park and recreation councils, administrative staff of the Board of Education, and government officials to identify needs, plan programs, and answer questions about recreation programs and facilities area-wide. Handles citizen inquiries. Administers and evaluates state and county funded programs; e.g., School-Community Center Project, Summer Free Lunch Program, Private Industry Council for summer youth employment, etc. Often serves as committee chairperson for various departmental projects.
• Lead the development of programs, policy, maintenance, and operational procedures for department-wide facilities.
• Works closely with Facility Services Division general/seasonal and major maintenance.
• Work collaboratively with Capital Planning & Development Division and serve as the "Subject Matter Expert" (SME) providing recommendations for various Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
• Oversight of in-service training and safety auditing programs, ensuring compliance as it relates to staff training and facility operations items.
• Ensure departmental compliance with American Red Cross standards through the accurate implementation of First Aid/CPR & AED.
• Oversee and maintain a multi-million-dollar facility and programming budget for assigned facilities.
• Connects with various cross-functional teams within the department and in other divisions to accurately coordinate various programs and procedures.
• Research and evaluate internal and external recreational class/courses, special events, programming, and trends and use his information to develop new initiatives or to restructure current programs.
• Oversee Community Outreach, Marketing & Program Development targeting diverse populations through programs & special events.
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Serve as a member of the Divisional Leadership Team
• Other duties and special projects, as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with leading multiple facilities/community centers and/or multi-use recreational complexes.

Experience with a multi-million-dollar budgets.

Experience with being responsible for a major maintenance and capital improvement program (CIP) for facilities/community centers and multi-use complexes.

Experience with coordinating and implementing American Red Cross training programs (i.e. First Aid/CPR/AED) and before and after school childcare programs

WORKING CHARACTERISTICS:

Ability to manage and motivate a large career management team

Ability to work effectively with various cross-functional managers to accomplish department-wide programming and facility goals

Ability to think strategically and to develop recreational programs for diverse participants

Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills

Strong management/supervisory skills

Organized and strong ability to meet deadlines

Strong attention-to-detail

Ability to analyze situations systematically, evaluate information objectively, and drawing conclusions based on facts and reasoning.

Ability to prioritize and multi-task with considerable pressure to meet deadlines.

Ability to be flexible and adapt to frequent change

Ability to be on-call 365 days a year / 24 hours a day and respond to facility/personnel emergencies, as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Park Administration, Public Administration, Park Management, Recreation Management, Leisure Services, Facilities Management, Business Administration, Natural Sciences or any related subject.

Five years progressively responsible experience in park or recreation administration, park maintenance operations or management, that includes two (2) years of supervisory experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total nine (9) years.

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.

Supplemental Information

Class/Specification: Regional Operations/Facilities Manager
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 of race, 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.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION

2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES

The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.

Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.

Retirement Programs

• Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) - Plan E excludes FOP members.

PlanEmployee ContributionPlan C9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)Plan E4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.

• Deferred Compensation ICMA-RC 457 plan (Optional)
• Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)

Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.

• Medical
  • Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan - (15%)
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%)
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%)
• Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%)
• Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%)
• Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
  • Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.

Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)

• Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution: $3,200
• Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution: $5,000

Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)

• Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
• Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month

Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

• Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)

• Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
• Automatic coverage with opt-out provision

Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)

• Supplemental - 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
• Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000

Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)

• Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
• Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
• Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member

Leave Programs

• Annual: 15 days per year
• Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
• Sick: 15 days per year
• Holidays: 11 days per year

Other Benefits

• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Legal Services Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Work-Life Program

For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at or 301-454-1694.