Bike Park Manager (14620, Grade 18)

 If so, the Montgomery County Department of Parks (Montgomery Parks) is the place for you! We are currently seeking a Park Manager I to join the Trails Section in our Park Planning and Stewardship Division as a Bike Park Manager.  

Under the supervision of the Natural Surface Trails Program Manager, the Bike Park Manager (Park Manager I) performs a wide variety of professional park operations and administrative work to assist in the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of our existing and future bike parks throughout the County.  Bike Park Programs and projects typically involve planning, developing, and coordinating activities, programs, and personnel both internally and externally to accomplish assignments. The Bike Park Manager will assist the Natural Surface Trails Program Manager in the day-to-day management of the natural surface trail program.  The Bike Park Manager will provide regular supervision of one of the trail crews.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. Behind the vast and diverse Montgomery Parks system is a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, 419 parks, and over 37,000 acres of parkland that serves a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington, DC area. Montgomery Parks strives to plan, develop, and maintain parks that support physical activity, social connections, and environmental stewardship in our diverse urban, suburban, and rural areas. You can learn more about Montgomery Parks at MontgomeryParks.org and the Upcounty Planning Area at montgomeryplanning.org/planning/communities/upcounty/.

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

• Identifies needs and develops maintenance plans for the three existing bike parks located throughout the County. Conducts bike park inspections to troubleshoot problems identified. 
• Coordinates work of park maintenance crews both internally and externally to the organizational unit when necessary. 
• Works with, and provides assistance to, designated Volunteer Liaisons for each individual Bike Park.
•  Identifies and approves Volunteer work projects at the individual Bike Parks. 
• Conducts research to identify new trends and techniques for bike park maintenance and construction. 
• Supervise multiple trail crews throughout the year while implementing major bike park construction and renovation projects.
• Coordinates bike park programming with the Trails Volunteer and Programs Coordinator. 
• Meets with community organizations, citizens, or other employees and supervisors to plan and develop program or project. Develops program or project as part of a team or as an individual. Identifies CIP priorities for each of the bike parks. 
• Provides general assistance to park visitors. Enforces park rules.  Assists proper authorities with investigating accidents, fires, and crimes. 
• Participates with supervisor in budget preparation and development for organizational unit. Monitors and keeps track of expenditures for designated programs and projects.
• Researches and initiates purchase requisitions for unit. 
• Monitors the work of contractors.  May approve payments. Supervises designated personnel. Prepares performance ratings and counsels/coaches employees for performance improvement. Recruits, selects, and trains designated staff. Assigns and schedules work, approves timecards, leave requests, accident/injury reports as required. 
  

Important Skills and Characteristics:

• Knowledge of natural resource protection during construction and maintenance of Park facilities. 
• 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. 
• Strong Park maintenance and leadership experience. 
• Strong Project management skillset with the ability to deliver clear outcomes through competing deadlines. 
• Skill in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, etc.) 
• General knowledge of outdoor recreation use 
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in building bike parks and/or natural surface trails 
• Experience working within large and complex government organizations, preferably in parks and recreation. 
• Familiarity with asset management software. 
• Superb written, verbal, organizational, and social skills. 
• Ability to communicate in another language a plus. 
  

1. Bachelor's degree in park management/administration, outdoor recreation, natural sciences, or a related field and one year of park management experience that included supervision and leadership of a staff; or

2. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

3. Valid driver's license.

4. Additionally, contingent upon area of assignment, some positions in this class may require:
a. Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements upon appointment, or the ability to acquire one within six months.
b. Maryland Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator's certification in the categories appropriate to the work assignment.
c. Certification by the National Playground Safety Institute.Classification Specification Park Manager I

May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

 Working Conditions: The position requires a combination of field and office work and includes exposure to inclement weather and outdoor hazards. Position may need to work various nights and/or weekends.  References links for more information. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. We have a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, and we serve a diverse population of more than one million residents. We manage 424 parks on approximately 37,000 acres of parkland. 

Click links below to learn more: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/ ; https://www.montgomeryparks.org/uploads/2018/02/PARKS-ORG-CHART-08-01-2019.pdf ;  

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

Salary : $53,675 - $95,060