Description
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George's County, is seeking an Assistant Division Chief to assist with the management of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Division.
The Assistant Division Chief will directly oversee three Countywide Arts Program Coordinators, managing Teen Arts Programs, Community Arts, and Historic Rental Properties. The ideal candidate should possess in-depth knowledge of and strong connections within the local and regional arts community, along with a proven ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage both staff and budgets effectively. This role requires a self-motivated individual who can thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand work environment.
Examples of Important Duties
- Assists the Division Chief in planning, developing, and implementing various comprehensive programs, specifically for the Teen Arts Program, Community Arts, and the Historic Rental Properties. Acts in the absence of the Division Chief.
- Direct supervision of three Countywide Arts Program Coordinators to include Teen Arts Programs (Nature Quest, Junior Academy for the Performing Arts (JAPA) Teen Fest, Young Stars, etc.), Community Arts (Brentwood Arts Exchange facility, Summer Teen Performance Assemble, Shakespeare in the Parks, Arts on a Roll, Fairwood Summer Concert Series, SAARC programming, Celebrate Africa Festival, Maryland State Arts Council Grants administration, Arts Partnerships, etc.), and the Historic Rental Properties (Newton White Mansion, Snow Hill Manor, Oxon Hill Manor, Billingsley House, and Prince George's Ballroom facilities) .
- Oversees the supervision of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Division's managerial, professional, paraprofessional, technical, maintenance, and administrative personnel. Recruit, select, and approve/recommend staff hiring. Review performance evaluations for staff. Counsel Division staff, guide proper performance and initiate recognition of both superior and inferior performance. Approve time cards and leave requests. Investigate employee grievances/accidents, fires, and crimes. Reviews personnel actions. Advises staff on ways to solve technical problems, comply with administrative procedures and improve management of facilities.
- Oversees the Divisions formal agreements with Commission Partners (Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Bowie Performing Arts Center), etc.
- Supervise the facilitation and coordination of Division's grants to include the Maryland State Arts Council. Coordinates the preparation and submittal of all grants to include the application process, the back-up material, and submittal to agencies. Monitors all expenditures on grants and submits all reports as required.
- Assists in defining overall Arts Division objectives including special projects i.e. Cultural Arts Study implementation, community arts programs, and festivals. Project needs of special programs to include staff, equipment, materials and supplies.
- Assists with preparation and management of the ACHD annual budget. Works with the Division Chief, the budget manager and the Coordinators in preparing and submitting budget reports. Meets with Division Chief, and Coordinators for regular budget reviews. Approves purchases and expenditures in accordance with the approved budget. Obtain bids and price quotes as needed. Writes contracts, purchase orders, and check requests for supplies materials, and other services and charges for ACHD programs and facilities. Approves payments of vendor invoices. Monitors work of contractors, CIP funded projects, and grant funds.
- Researches and meets with vendors, exchanges information with other Arts organizations and attends conferences to identify new programs, methods, equipment, which might be useful for the ACHD programs and events.
- Meets with citizens, Commission groups, art business groups, and other art service organizations (including other Recreation and Park agencies), to identify needs, plan programs and answer questions about visual, performing and public art programs, classes, camps, events and outreach activities.
- Represents the Commission/Department at advisory boards and commissions; serves on committees, inter-governmental groups, Art professional associations and community groups.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Budget management
Strategic planning
Personnel management
Ability to solve complex problems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organizational skills
Works a diverse schedule of evenings, weekends, and holidays, which at times exceed the normal work week.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Parks, Recreation, Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, Natural Sciences or any related field. Six (6) years of experience in Park or Public Administration, Landscape Architecture, or natural sciences that includes varied park administration/management experience and two (2) years of supervisory experience that relates to functional area of assignment (e.g., recreation and leisure services, park enterprise, interpretation and conservation, horticulture and forestry, maintenance and development, or engineering/architecture/landscape architecture).An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total ten (10) 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
Classification Specification: Parks/Recreation Assistant Division Chief
This position may be subject to drug, medical, 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
2025 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.
PlanEmployee ContributionPlan C9.5%* of base salary (FOP members only)Plan E4% 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: $3,200
- 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.
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1.Describe the progression of your professional work in supervising the management of arts programs, projects, and/or facilities including staff supervision, facility management, program development and assessment, fiscal management, public relations, and community outreach.
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2.What are the attributes of an effective staff leader? Provide specific examples of how you have embodied these attributes in the past.
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