Description
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an award winning, nationally recognized six-time recipient of the coveted National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management, serving the Maryland region adjacent to the Nation's Capital.
The agency is seeking a talented and skilled senior manager for the Northern Recreation and Leisure Services Division within the Department of Parks and Recreation. Under general direction, the Northern Recreation and Leisure Services Division Chief manages general recreation programs, including 24 community centers in the northern part of Prince George's County. Work involves the total management of diverse work programs and facilities with complex purposes and goals to include close contact with citizens, community groups, and government officials to identify needs, plan programs, and respond to customers. The Division Chief supervises a staff complement of 86 career employees and seasonal staff. Positions reporting to the Northern Recreation and Leisure Services Division Chief include three assistant division chiefs, and an administrative supervisor. The position reports to the Deputy Director of Recreation and Leisure Services.
Examples of Important Duties
- Manages general recreation programs in an assigned area covering approximately half of the County to include 24 community centers and a Youth Activity center.
- Responsible for developing, recommending, and implementing goals and objectives for the division with emphasis on innovation, conservation, sustainability, equity, and inclusion and in support of the department's mission and vision.
- Demonstrates effective leadership by promoting professional growth, innovation, empowerment, and accountability.
- Prepares annual budget requests and manages area budget. Works with staff in the division to control expenditures in accordance with approved budget. Directs staff to utilize the department's cost recovery model for establishing fees for classes and programs.
- Maintains knowledge of and evaluates new methods, best practices, and recreational trends through review of technical literature, attendance at professional seminars and conferences and informal exchanges of professional information.
- Maintains knowledge of facility maintenance and equipment lifecycles. Recommends upgrades to facilities and works with other divisions to develop a cycle for facility maintenance, upgrades and other maintenance needs for facilities, indoors and outdoors to keep them aesthetically inviting to patrons.
- Meets with citizens, community groups, business groups, park and recreation councils, Board of Education staff, Planning Board, County Council, and other government representatives to identify needs, plan programs, present reports, and answer questions.
- Responsible for employee lifecycle, i.e. engagement, recruitment, onboarding, retention, development, and separation.
- Establishes annual goals for direct reports. Initiates disciplinary actions, approves time cards and leave requests.
- Plans, schedules, and assigns work for special activities.
- Creates a framework for evaluating program outcomes; collects and analyzes data related to such things as program participation and facility utilization.
- Serves as a liaison between department leadership and state and local leaders, community groups, and the public to communicate new policies and procedures and best practices for recreation services.
- Establishes clear expectations for staff, sets performance standards and ensures regular performance feedback for employees.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS- The ideal candidate will have a vision for recreation and leisure services and can demonstrate extensive knowledge in programming.
- The successful candidate should have excellent writing and communication skills and possess interpersonal skills to professionally interact in a customer service-oriented manner.
- The successful candidate should be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships and collaborative mindset with other division staff and stakeholders as a valued leader in the department.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Parks, Recreation, Public Administration, Engineering, Business Administration or any related field.Eight (8) years of experience in Park and Recreation or Public administration/management that relates to the functional area of assignment (e.g., enterprise, interpretation, conservation, horticulture, recreation and leisure services, forestry, maintenance and development) and includes four (4) years at a supervisory level.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total twelve (12) 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: Parks/Recreation Programs Division Chief
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.
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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.)
* Required Question
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