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Park Maintenance Leader- Recreation & Parks, Capital Projects, Park Planning and Construction

Howard County Government
Howard County Government Salary
Ellicott, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 2/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/6/2025
Position Summary/Class Description

Howard County:

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, best practices and sustainability. It is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2024, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 63 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most awards in the state of Maryland, and the fifth highest in the nation, as compared to more than 3000 counties. NACo Achievement Awards are the premier national honor to recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:

  • We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
  • We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
  • We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
  • As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

Position Summary

This is technical park renovations/construction/ facility maintenance position working at the senior crew leader level. Will oversee and direct subordinate crew members in all the construction trades. Work includes assisting a construction supervisor with the overall management of a Division within the Bureau of Capital Projects, Park Planning and Construction. Work involves park renovation/ construction of County parkland, facilities & structures. Also includes equipment operation, and overseeing full and part-time staff.

Starting Salary Hiring Range

$25.29 - $27.24

$52,603 - $56,659

Class Description

This is a technical park and facility maintenance work at the senior crew leader level. Work includes assisting a parks supervisor with the overall management of a division within the parks bureau and major responsibility for one or more operational programs within the division. Work involves the application of horticultural and landscaping principles and practices, equipment operation, and overseeing full and part-time staff.

Work is performed with general supervision from a technical supervisor. Assignments are stable in nature and are carried out in accordance with accepted laboring and equipment operation standards and applicable regulations. An employee in this class works with others to accomplish sports field preparation, facility maintenance, parkland construction, landscaping and grounds maintenance, and other construction and maintenance programs.

Work includes responsibility for some budget input regarding assigned programs and general recordkeeping duties. Work may include considerable public contact.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

  • Oversees assigned aspects of a Bureau-wide construction/renovation maintenance programs.
  • Oversees, directs subordinate crew members and performs skilled technical work for county-wide park renovation/construction projects in the Building/Construction Trade including but not limited to the following areas: concrete, masonry (brick, block and stone), steel and sheet metal fabrication, asphalt, framing and finish carpentry, historic renovations, fencing, landscape, turf, site preparations and grading, playground preparation and repairs, installation preparations and the ability to read blueprints.
  • Ability to perform detailed wood shop, carpentry projects and special projects.
  • Trains crew on safe and proper use of equipment. Set up projects for the day, review work. Schedule work and oversees full and contingent staff.
  • Demonstrates methods, techniques, and operations to subordinate crew members.
  • Participates with supervisor in managing a division/crew: directs subordinate crew members in all construction/maintenance projects and special projects.
  • Substitutes for the supervisor during absences.
  • Inspects contractor work.
  • Assist supervisor with subordinate's performance reviews, review time sheets. Have budget input; purchasing and coordinating of projects. Collaborate with other Divisions and Departments in the county.
  • Process PDQ statement, work orders, vehicle logs, monthly reports, requisitions, Miss Utility forms, repair request, incident reports & timesheets. Tracks construction material inventory and estimates materials.
  • Evaluation of rental houses prior to new rentals to ensure that the houses are in compliance with Department of Licenses, Inspections and Permits' rental license regulations, along with MDE lead paint program compliance. Repairs to noted items are made to obtain rental licenses. Performs maintenance and repairs to existing rental properties.
  • Transports and operates heavy construction equipment. Ex: backhoe, gradall, skid loader, dump trucks, trailers, tractors, implements, specialty hand & power tools, chainsaws etc. Ability to perform maintenance and recognize and report needed repairs.
  • Performs routine maintenance on equipment and tools.
  • May be required to deal directly with the public at a park site.
  • Performs snow removal duties and assists during inclement weather conditions. May assist other county departments when contacted.
  • Responsible for identifying and applying good sustainability practices into all aspects of Department operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no formal supervisory responsibilities. This person acts as a lead worker of a crew/crews and subordinate staff, or positions with similar grades on the same work shift.

Minimum Required Education/Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate's degree in park or resource management or a closely related field and one (1) year of experience in park operations or four (4) years of increasingly responsible work in park operations of which at least one (1) year at the crew leader level.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • One year certificate from college or technical school; or 8 or more years of related experience and/or training in the building construction trades; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Powder actuated tool certification.
  • Chainsaw safety certification.
  • Considerable knowledge of tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in parks construction and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of motor equipment operation.
  • Knowledge of preventive maintenance of routine care of tools and motor and mechanical equipment.
  • Ability to direct the activities of a work crew or crews.
  • Ability to maintain records and reports.
  • Ability to estimate materials, supplies, tools, equipment and man hours needed to complete assigned tasks.
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions (rain, wind, snow, cold, heat, poor air quality, sun, etc.) and wild life (snakes, bees, ticks, rodents, poisonous plants, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.

Language Skills, Mathematical Skills And Reasoning Ability

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

  • Possession of a Maryland Class C driver's license, or equivalent from state of residence. This license must be valid as long as the individual is employed in this class.
  • Possession of a Maryland Class "B" or Class "A" Commercial Driver's License "CDL" may be required depending upon job assignment, and must be obtained within department time frames and maintained during tenure of employment.
  • Possession of a commercial Professional Pesticide Applicator's Certificate, if required by work assignment.

Additional Information

TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County 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 Office of Human Resources directly at HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

The following is a summary of the benefits available to Howard County employees who hold full-time benefit-eligible positions. Employees in positions covered by a bargaining agreement should consult their union contract for other specific benefits. Additional details are also available in the Employee Manual and in summary plan descriptions which are available in the Office of Human Resources or at https://www.howardcountymd.gov/human-resources/benefit-plans.

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN: Under the County's flexible benefits plan called CountyFlex, employees may elect to enroll in medical insurance plans, dental insurance plans, optional life insurance, dependent life insurance, and healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Employee contributions to these benefits are made on a pre-tax basis. Information concerning enrollment options, plan rates and a benefits comparison chart are available in the Office of Human Resources.

GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: Employees receive a group term life insurance benefit equal to 2 times their annual salary at no cost. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The County pays the entire cost for this benefit. Employees may purchase additional coverage under the CountyFlex benefits plan.

PAID LEAVE BENEFITS: Annual and Disability Leaves are accrued over 24 pay periods each year. Personal leave is credited on January 1st each year. Use of Annual, Disability and/or Personal Leave requires supervisory approval.

ANNUAL LEAVE: During the first 5 years of employment, employees accrue the equivalent of 13 days per year. From years 6 through 10, the accrual is the equivalent of 16 days per year. From years 11 through 20, the accrual is the equivalent of 19 days per year. From year 21 on, the accrual is the equivalent of 21 days per year. Annual leave may not be used during the first 6 months of employment. A maximum of 40 days may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.

DISABILITY LEAVE: Employees accrue the equivalent of 1 day per month (12 days per year). There is no maximum accrual. This leave may be used for the disabling illness/injury of the employee, spouse or minor child or for a serious medical condition approved under F.M.L.A. Absences of over 3 days must be substantiated by a physician's certificate.

PERSONAL LEAVE: Employees receive 6 personal leave days each calendar year to be taken during the calendar year. Employees hired after April 30th receive 4 days of personal leave that year; those hired after August 31st receive 2 days; and those hired after November 30th receive no personal leave for that year. Personal leave may not be carried over.

HOLIDAYS: Employees are paid for the following holidays: New Year's Day; Martin Luther King Day; President's Day; Good Friday; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Friday after Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day.

OTHER PAID LEAVE: Other paid leave will be granted for approved jury duty, military leave, bereavement leave and official leave. Unpaid leave will be granted in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act.

RETIREMENT: Howard County sponsors a defined benefit plan for its employees. participation in the plan is mandatory. Employees are required to make contributions to the plan, which are taken on a pre-tax basis. Contribution rates are dependent upon the plan in which the employee participates (general plan, or police and fire plan). The County contributes an additional percentage sufficient to ensure that each plan is adequately funded. Complete details are available in the summary plan descriptions which are available in the Office of Human Resources.Howard County Retirement Plan: Employees contribute 3% of salary to the plan. Sheriff Deputies hired after 7/1/2021 contribute 8.5% of salary to the plan. All eligible Corrections Employees must enroll in the Corrections Employees Enhanced Benefit and must contribute 8.5% of salary to the plan.Howard County Police and Fire Employees' Retirement Plan: Sworn police officers and career firefighters must participate in this plan. Police employees contribute 11.6% of salary and Fire employees contribute 7.7% of salary to the plan.

SOCIAL SECURITY: Participation is mandatory. Employees contribute at the current established rate.

457(b) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees are eligible to participate in an IRS 457(b) deferred compensation program. This plan allows employees to defer a portion of their income on a pre-tax basis. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction on a tax deferred basis.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Employees experiencing problems that affect their personal lives and job performance may take advantage of confidential assessment and referral services.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: Employees may apply for reimbursement for tuition costs after completion of 6 months of employment. Prior course approval is required. The maximum annual reimbursement is $2500 contingent upon County funding.

PAID PARENTAL LEAVE: Employees who have worked for the county for at least twelve (12) months are eligible for twelve (12) weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the qualifying birth of a child, or the placement of a child with an employee for adoption or foster care. Leave must be used within the 12 months following the birth or placement.

LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS: Employees who have completed 6 months of service are enrolled in the LTD plan. After 6 months of disability, plan may pay 60% of base monthly pay up to $2500 per month. The County pays the entire cost of this benefit.

DISABILITY LEAVE BANK: Employees have established a Disability Leave Bank to which employees may donate disability leave in order to be eligible to receive salary and benefit protection when they are absent due to a serious disabling illness or injury and have exhausted all accrued leave. Employees are eligible to join the Bank after having completed 1 year of employment. Administration of the Bank, including the review and approval of claims for grants of time, is handled in accordance with the Bank's Rules and Regulations which are available in the Office of Human Resources.

VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS: Employees may elect to enroll in long term care insurance, critical illness insurance, short term disability income protection, and universal life insurance.

CREDIT UNION: Employees may participate in the Tower Federal Credit Union through payroll deductions. Loans are also available to qualified applicants.

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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. 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 will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read and understand this statement.

  • Yes
  • No

02

Are you willing to accept a salary offer within the salary hiring range commensurate with applicable experience/qualifications? $52,603 - $56,659

  • Yes, I am willing to accept the starting salary hiring range.
  • No, I am not willing to accept the starting salary hiring range.

03

Do you possess education/experience equivalent to an Associate's degree in Park or Resource Management or a closely related field and one (1) year of park operations experience or four (4) years of increasingly responsible work in park operations including at least one (1) year at the crew leader level?

  • Yes
  • No

04

If you possess the park operations experience addressed in the previous question, please explain where you acquired this experience include your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.

05

Do you possess a one-year certificate from a college or technical school?

  • Yes
  • No

06

Do you possess eight (8) or more years of related experience and/or training in the building construction trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience?

  • Yes
  • No

07

If you possess eight (8) or more years of related experience/training in the building construction trades or an equivalent combination of education and experience, please explain where you acquired this experience/education/ training include your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.

08

Do you possess Powder Actuated Tool certification?

  • Yes
  • No

09

Do you possess Chainsaw Safety Certification?

  • Yes
  • No

10

Do you possess considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in parks construction and maintenance?

  • Yes
  • No

11

If you possess considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in parks construction and maintenance, please explain where you acquired this knowledge include your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.

12

Do you possess experience performing snow removal duties and assists during inclement weather conditions?

  • Yes
  • No

13

If you possess experience performing snow removal duties and assists during inclement weather conditions, please explain where you acquired this experience include your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response. .

14

How did you hear about this position?

  • NEOGOV/GOVT Jobs
  • Linked In
  • Maryland Association of Counties
  • National Association of Counties
  • CEAM
  • ASCE
  • Indeed
  • Employee Referral
  • Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  • Maryland Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA)
  • Handshake
  • Career Fair
  • Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
  • International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
  • Insight Global
  • Other

15

If you indicated "Job Fair" or "Other" in the previous question, please indicate which job fair you attended and specifically how you became aware of this position. Otherwise, indicate "N/A" (Not Applicable).

16

Do you possess a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

  • Yes
  • No

17

Do you possess a commercial Professional Pesticide Applicator's Certificate?

  • Yes
  • No

18

Do you possess a Class C valid driver's license?

  • Yes
  • No

19

I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.

  • I have read and understand the language outlined above.

20

I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false, erroneous, and/or misleading information may result in elimination from the hiring process and termination of employment if hired.

  • I have read and understand the language outlined above.
  • Required Question

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