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Assistant Director (12842, Grade 20)

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Landover, MD

Employer:  Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County
Category:  Other
Job Type:  Full Time

Description

Description

The Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George's County is an unprecedented six-time National Gold Medal Award winner for excellence in park and recreation management. This award is given by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The Northern Recreation & Leisure Services Division is seeking a talented Recreation/Park Facility Manager I. The selected candidate must be creative, customer service oriented and able to work well in a team environment.

Please note that the salary above represents earning potential. The budgeted salary range for these positions is $56,358 - $78,087. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Examples of Important Duties

Facility Management:
  • Assist in managing a community center. Establish, recommends and monitor operating procedures (i.e. hours, building maintenance and repairs).
  • Respond to questions, complaints, and inquiries from patrons
  • Work with Facility Management to plan routine maintenance, repairs and renovations to building and grounds
  • Handles rental program - review, approve, and prepare rental requests/agreements for weddings, rehearsals, meetings, ceremonies, community events

Programming:
  • Plans, organizes, and implements recreation activities, classes, programs, and special events for a specific facility in the northern area of Prince George's County.
  • Market programs for facility. Prepare and distribute flyers, rack cards, ads, posters, and other marketing materials to promote attendance.
  • Visit schools and other groups to provide community outreach and inform them of recreation and leisure opportunities.
  • Perform on divisional and departmental committee assignments.

Personnel Management:
  • Supervise intermittent, volunteer, and contracted employees.
  • Recruit, interview, select, and train intermittent staff for the community center and programs
  • Complete, at minimum, an annual performance evaluation for intermittent staff
  • Counsel and discipline employees as directed
  • Plan, schedule, and assign work. Approve timecards for intermittent staff.

Fiscal Management:
  • Monitor and track expenditures for programs and projects within approved budget for the community center assigned.
  • Serve as petty cash fund custodian (if applicable)
  • Prepare check request, purchase card request, purchase requisitions, personnel action forms, mileage reimbursements, and other administrative reports.
  • Collect fees and deposit revenues

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation, Recreation Management, Facility Management, Education, Business Administration, Physical Education, Communication, Leisure Services, or any related field.
  • One (1) year of responsible professional experience working in a facility related to parks, recreation, leisure services, or area of required specialty (e.g., arts, performing arts, tennis, aquatics, ice rinks).
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total five (5) 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 of the position.
  • Contingent upon area of assignment, some positions in this class may require valid: (a) operating license (e.g., county pool operator, childcare license) as appropriate; (b) First Aid, CPR, and automated external defibrillator (AED) certifications; or (c) certifications as related to assignment (e.g., Lifeguard Instruction, Fundamentals of Gymnastics).
  • Pass Commission medical exam.


  • Supplemental Information

    Class/Specification: Recreation/Park Facility Manager I

    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.

    Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

    If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)

    M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.

    THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION

    2024 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES

    The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.

    Eligibility
    You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.

    Retirement Programs
    • Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) - Plan E excludes FOP members.
    Plan: Employee Contribution
    Plan C: 9.5%*of base salary (FOP members only)
    Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
    • Deferred Compensation ICMA-RC-457 plan (Optional)
    • Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
    Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
    • Medical
      • Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan - (15%)
      • UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%)
      • UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%)
    • Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%)
    • Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%)
    • Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
      • Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.

    Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
    • Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution: $3,050
    • Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution: $5,000

    Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
    • Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
    • Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month

    Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
    • Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000

    Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
    • Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
    • Automatic coverage with opt-out provision

    Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
    • Supplemental - 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
    • Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000

    Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
    • Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
    • Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
    • Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member

    Leave Programs
    • Annual: 15 days per year
    • Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
    • Sick: 15 days per year
    • Holidays: 11 days per year

    Other Benefits
    • Credit Union
    • Employee Assistance Plan
    • Legal Services Plan
    • Tuition Assistance Program
    • Wellness Program
    • Work-Life Program

    For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.

    * 01

    Do you possess a 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 of their position.
    • Yes
    • No

    * 02

    The primary function of the candidate that is being selected for this position will be program planning. Please tell us one innovative program you could put in place within the first sixmonths of your employment. Please discuss in detail all areas of program planning, including costs, development, implementation and review. The supplemental question responses must be less than 1000 words.

    * Required Question
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