What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Park District Manager- Department of Recreation & Parks position at City of Baltimore?
POSTING DATE: 02/25/2025
SALARY RANGE: $50,797.00 - $61,402.00 ANNUALLY
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
PROBATION:
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.
ELIGIBILITY:
Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION:
Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
An Assistant Park District Manager directs and coordinates the work of work crews in a single district of the municipal parks system. The work of this class involves directing the activities of park operation and maintenance and labor work units.
Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek and are on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week due to emergencies such as violent storms, fires, vandalism, and public disturbances. Work is performed outdoors where seasonal extremes of weather; insects and damaged or tottering trees may be encountered. The work requires minimal physical exertion.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
Minimum Qualifications
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have a high school diploma or GED certification from an accredited institution.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have four years of experience in park maintenance work including one year of such supervisory responsibilities as disciplining, evaluating the performance of, and recommending the hiring, firing and promoting of others.
OR
EQUIVALENCIES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Non-supervisory experience or education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:
Have a valid Class C Noncommercial driver’s license or an equivalent out-of-state driver’s license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
BENEFITS:
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at Maya.mceachern@baltimorecity.gov .
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SALARY RANGE: $50,797.00 - $61,402.00 ANNUALLY
BACKGROUND CHECK:
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
PROBATION:
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.
ELIGIBILITY:
Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION:
Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
An Assistant Park District Manager directs and coordinates the work of work crews in a single district of the municipal parks system. The work of this class involves directing the activities of park operation and maintenance and labor work units.
Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek and are on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week due to emergencies such as violent storms, fires, vandalism, and public disturbances. Work is performed outdoors where seasonal extremes of weather; insects and damaged or tottering trees may be encountered. The work requires minimal physical exertion.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
Minimum Qualifications
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have a high school diploma or GED certification from an accredited institution.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have four years of experience in park maintenance work including one year of such supervisory responsibilities as disciplining, evaluating the performance of, and recommending the hiring, firing and promoting of others.
OR
EQUIVALENCIES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. Non-supervisory experience or education may not be substituted for the required supervisory experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:
Have a valid Class C Noncommercial driver’s license or an equivalent out-of-state driver’s license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of park and building maintenance procedures.
- Knowledge of the proper use of materials and equipment.
- Knowledge of the procedures for laying out and maintaining a variety of athletic fields.
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
- Supervisory ability.
- Ability to prepare schedules for personnel and equipment.
- Ability to deal effectively with others.
- Ability to complete reports.
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
BENEFITS:
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Maya McEachern HR Specialist II via email at Maya.mceachern@baltimorecity.gov .
Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $50,797 - $61,402
