Park Manager III (12674, Grade 26)

Salary: $68,912.00 - $122,285.00 Annually
Location : Boyds, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 12674
Department: MC Parks
Division: Northern Parks
Opening Date: 03/18/2025
Closing Date: 4/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

• Are you an experienced manager wanting to take on a challenge?
• Are you creative and intuitive in your approach to multitasking?
• Do you enjoy using technology to find efficiencies, and thrive on cultivating talent on your team?

If this sounds like you, The Montgomery County Department of Parks - Northern Parks Division is the place you want to be! We are currently seeking an experienced, dynamic, highly organized and professional Senior Park Manager located in Boyds, MD at Black Hill Regional Park

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. The Montgomery County Department of Parks has a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. We manage 424 parks on nearly 37,000 acres of parkland. Go to our website to learn more: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/

The Black Hill management area is comprised of 32 parks and stream valley units to include Black Hill Regional Park, 12 Local Parks, 5 Conservation Parks, 12 Urban Parks and 2 Equestrian Parks, a combination of 36 miles of natural and hard surface trails, and 12 athletic fields. The selected candidate will supervise the park operations staff; plan, develop, and coordinate program support and maintenance projects at various parks; develop and oversee maintenance plans for landscape, athletic fields, grounds, and custodial maintenance.

This is a senior management position within the division and will also be the liaison to multiple divisions within the agency, the selected candidate will be responsible to lead a team to ensure park areas are safe, clean and provide passive and active recreation opportunities for patrons to enjoy.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT: Montgomery County Department of Parks believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. Montgomery County Parks does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, or ideology or status as a Veteran.

Please Note: The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Very competitive and flexible benefits programs available

Competitive Employment Sign on bonus and Employee Referral Program available until June 30, 2025 (commensurate with education, experience and other MNCPPC eligibility criteria). Check out our website to learn more.

Examples of Important Duties
Project Management:

• Plans, researches, evaluates, and defines goals and objectives for park operations programs and facilities within the geographical area.
• Manages and coordinates a wide variety of park operations, programming, park development and maintenance, community relations, intergovernmental relations, and environmental protection.
• Initiates and directs research to improve park operation programs and facilities.
• Plans executes and supervises special programs (e.g. dam operation, recycling, public private partnerships etc.)
• Develops and implements maintenance standards, and emergency response programs.
• Monitors parkland for environmental integrity.
• Reviews water, sewer, and building permits to assess their impact on parkland.
• Recommends and implements corrective actions for environmental problem areas.

Human Resources:

• Plans, schedules, and assigns duties to supervisors and other operations staff.
• Collaborates with recruitment, selection, and training of staff.
• Conducts performance management reviews and counsels staff for improvement.
• Initiates recognition and disciplinary action.
• Approves timecards and leave requests.

Customer Service

• Meet with community groups, park and recreation councils, and citizens to identify needs, plan programs, solve problems about park operations.
• Handles inquiries and complaints from the public.
• Allocates vital resources (staff and budget) to achieve a successful work program.

Budget

• Develops, manages, coordinates annual budget request for management area.
• Monitors and controls expenditures and revenues within approved budget.
• Acquires informal bids, price quotations, and develops specifications for formal bids.
• Researches and Identifies equipment, supplies and materials needed to fulfill projects.
• Monitors contractors and approve payments.

Administrative

• Supervises documentation and maintains administrative records, for expenditures, inventory, accidents, and injuries.
• Writes budget and expenditure reports, work reports, and special reports as required.
• Attends conferences to identify new programs, methods, and equipment.

Important Skills and Characteristics:

• Ability to promote a work culture that supports and improves communication, understanding, and empathy.
• Dedication to building a cohesive unit, through staff development and mentoring.
• Consistent record keeping
• Using data collection, statistics, and data analytics for decision making
• Strong record of maximizing resources and completing projects under pressure.
• Excellent managerial and financial skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other web/mobile applications.
• Strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of local, State and Federal laws and policies.
• Superb written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years experience working at a supervisor level in a parks department or other government organization preferred.
• 10 years of progressive leadership and management experience.
• Ability to communicate in another language a plus.

Working Conditions:

Position requires a combination of field and office work. Work conditions may include exposure to dust, vibration, noise, chemicals, dirt, waste, odors, pesticides, wildlife, potential harmful insects (for example, bees, hornets, wasps, etc.) as well as exposure to adverse weather conditions (heat, cold, snow, rain, etc.). This position is considered to be an essential employee, on-call 24 hours for emergencies.

Must be available to work weekends and evenings as necessary. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in park management/administration, outdoor recreation, natural sciences or a related field and four (4) years of progressively responsible park operations experience that includes park operations program planning and development, supervision of a diverse staff, and responsible professional experience in at least two of the following program areas: interpretation, enterprise, park maintenance, environmental protection/conservation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and a valid driver's license or the ability to acquire one; may require state pesticide certification.
Supplemental Information

Classification Specification Park Manager III
Very competitive and flexible benefits programs available!

Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:

https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/
May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.
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 application at301-454-1411(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.
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Describe a project where you had to manage a team to achieve a goal or outcome. What leadership style did you use to achieve this objective?
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Please detail your experience managing natural resources as well as non-native invasive plants.
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Please detail your experience and knowledge of personnel management and group dynamics.
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