<p>Howard County:</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Howard County Government:</p> <p>Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) - the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland, and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.</p> <p>What are we looking for?</p> <p>We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.</p> <p>What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:</p> <ul> <li>We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.   </li><li>We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!   </li><li>We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.  </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION:</p> <p>Park supervisor in charge of directing the maintenance operations and assists assigned regional, community, and neighborhood parks within the Howard County Park System.</p> <p>STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:</p> <p>$32.03 - $34.02</p> <p>$66,629 - $70,763</p> <p>CLASS DESCRIPTION:</p> <p>Performs supervisory and advanced level operations service work under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior.  Work includes directing activities of one or more crews of laboring and/or motor equipment, operation and repair personnel; driving and operating of heavy motor, construction and complex mechanical equipment; may direct and participate in the day to day operations of a large size site or sites.Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.</p> <ul> <li>Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels. </li><li>Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately. </li><li>Plans, directs, and coordinates park maintenance operations, and assists programming  </li><li>assigned regional, community, and neighborhood parks within the Howard County Park System. </li><li>Determines job priorities and sets long and short term goals/schedules to be accomplished, and assigns staff to jobs. </li><li>Develop and set staff schedules including weekends, evenings, holidays and special events. </li><li>Manages within the Supervisory chain of command union employees in AFSME 3085.  </li><li>Special project and on-site event management. </li><li>Trains staff in all areas of parkland operation and maintenance, equipment operation, and ensures that safety policies and procedures are followed. </li><li>Coordinate meetings with community groups and other county agencies to address concerns. </li><li>Resolves unusual and complex maintenance and public relations problems. </li><li>Inspects work done by contractors and developers to approve prior to payment. </li><li>Develops specifications and purchasing documents for special projects, supplies / materials, tools and equipment. </li><li>Assists supervisor with budget input and future site needs </li><li>Completes performance reviews for subordinate staff. </li><li>Utilizes a computer to review for pavilion, facility and field use reservations, must access e-mail, and completes employee performance evaluations.  </li><li>Oversees work tasks, inspects work in progress, approves completed jobs, and enforces safety regulations and procedures. Inspects work done by contractors.   Trains staff on maintenance techniques and tool/equipment safety operation.   </li><li>Performs routine playground inspections and maintenance to the Zone  playgrounds.   Utilizes playground certification to assist supervisors and park planners in determining playground safety.   Audits, records and maintains a log for repairs and recommends replacements as needed. </li><li>Coordinates playground inspection and installation projects.  Orders replacement parts  </li><li>Requires considerable public contact including:   Scout projects, conflict resolution, picnic shelter disputes, questions and comments. </li><li>Must be able to estimate supplies and materials for maintenance tasks and jobs.  Develops supply requisitions for supervisor's approval.  Utilizes a PDQ card for purchases.  Is responsible for keeping an inventory current for tools, supplies and materials, and chemicals. </li><li>Administrative duties include:  Incident reports, police reports, timesheets, department requisitions, park and playground inspection forms, chemical application cards, daily park, pavilion, monthly PDQ statement, and vandalism journal entries.  </li><li>Actively meets with community groups, sports organizations, and the general public to provide support and answer questions accordingly. </li><li>Works closely with the recreational staff to provide all necessary support for their programs. </li><li>Coordinates with other county agencies to provide needed assistance with park projects and facilities maintenance.   </li><li>Responsible for identifying and applying good sustainability practices into all aspects of Department operations. </li><li>Routine maintenance and inspection of dams including a high hazard dam dependent upon assignment location. </li><li>Serves on Committees as assigned. </li><li>This position is considered essential and will be required to work emergency situations to include staffing the Department Operations Center. </li></ul> <p>SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>Directly supervises full-time Park Maintenance Specialists, Park Maintenance workers, and Contingent workers.  Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating staff performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.  Reviews individual progress reports, time sheets, leave requests, accident reports, and writes monthly reports on work accomplished, maintains records of materials and supplies used, man hours expended, and other relevant information.High School Diploma or GED and four (4) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.</p> <p>PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>College or university program certificate; or two (2) to four (4) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. </li><li>Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate's degree in park or resource management or a closely related field plus one (1) year of experience in park operations, or four (4) years of increasingly responsible work in park operations,  and experience in a supervisory capacity. </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:</p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must 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.</p> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.</p> <p> </p> <p>LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:</p> <ul> <li>Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.   </li><li>Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.   </li><li>Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. </li><li>Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.  </li><li>Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. </li><li>Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  </li><li>Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. </li></ul> <p>Possession of a valid Maryland Class C driver's license.  License must remain valid, as long as individual is employed in this class.</p> <p>Obtain CPR and First Aid certification within one year of employment.</p> <p>Obtain Maryland Pesticide Applicator Certification within two years of employment.</p> <p>Obtain National Playground Safety Inspector Certification within two years of employment.</p> <p>Completion of required National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) training within 6 months.</p> <p>Maryland Boater Safety Operator Certification may be required. </p>