Regional Operations/Facilities Manager (Assistant Division Chief) (13453, Grade 32)

Description

The Prince George's County Department of Parks and Recreation, Southern Recreation and Leisure Services Division is seeking an Regional Operations/Facilities 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 $89,092 - $123,395. 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

• 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.