Operations Supervisor III, Recreation and Parks, Parks & Program Svcs./Park Operations Division na Howard County Government, MD
Howard County Government, MD · Columbia, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Senior
- Escritório em Columbia
About the Department
Howard County:
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.
Howard County Government:
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 85 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.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.
What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government:
- We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
- We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged!
- We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.
- 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.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Direct the day-to-day functions of the operations within Zone 2 in the Park Operations Division
STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$36.49 - $39.90
$75,903 - $82,990
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs senior supervisory level and advanced operations service work under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes overseeing the activities of laboring and equipment operation personnel in areas such as construction, maintenance, landfill disposal, tree care, utility, vehicle, water reclamation, parks, horticulture, and forestry work; reviewing operations to ensure work standards and timetables are met and records are maintained; directing shift operations; inspecting work sites and maintaining administrative controls; keeping a record of hours and materials used and planning daily work duties based on work orders. Work also includes monitoring the facility operation, maintenance, and usage of equipment, materials, supplies and tools; administering and accounting for division’s operating budget.
Position Duties
Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels.
- Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately.
- Evaluates park programs, park operations, park budget and priorities; consults with supervisor to determine general direction and scope of park programs, then develops criteria of programs to be undertaken, and develops operational procedures and policies based on data/program analysis.
- Maintains all playgrounds within the Zone to the National Playground Safety Standards.
- Directs, plans, coordinates park operations and assists programming in Zone 2 which includes regional parks, community and neighborhood parks, as well as county high school fields.
- Determines job priorities and sets long and short-term goals to be accomplished and assigns staff to jobs.
- Depending on location, responsible for maintenance and safe operation of dams including high hazard dams.
- Responsible for maintenance and safety of all unique park amenities. Examples include Equestrian Rings, Skills Course, etc.
- Oversees complex tasks, inspects work in progress, approves completed jobs, enforces safety regulations and procedures. Special project and on-site event management.
- Responsible for staffing the DOC/EOC in emergency situations.
- Trains staff in areas of parkland operation, maintenance, and ensures that safety policies and procedures are followed.
- Coordinates meetings with community groups and other county agencies.
- Resolves unusual and complex maintenance and public relations problems.
- Inspects work done by contractors and developers to approve prior to payment.
- Develops specifications and purchasing documents for special projects, supplies / materials, tools and equipment.
- Assists supervisor with capital and operating budget input, future site needs, and is responsible for maintaining an annual budget.
- Utilizes a computer to prepare personnel evaluations, prepare and manage budget, review pavilion, facility and field-use reservations, to access e-mail
- Responsible for identifying and applying good sustainability practices into all aspects of Department operations.
- Serves on committees as assigned.
- On-call for emergencies in all Recreation and Parks sites and facilities.
- This position is considered essential and will be required to work in emergency situations.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises two (2) subordinate supervisors, full time Park Maintenance Specialist, Park Maintenance, Workers, and contingent employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, evaluating staff performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Reviews individual progress reports, accident reports, and writes monthly reports on work accomplished, maintains records of materials and supplies used, man hours expended, and other relevant information.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED with seven (7) years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- College or university program certificate; and two (2) to four (4) years related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CPRP Preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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.
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.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
- 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 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
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.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
- Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY:
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Other Qualifications
- Possession of a valid Maryland Class C driver's license. License must remain valid, as long as individual is employed in this class.
- Obtain CPR and First Aid certification within one year of employment.
- Obtain Maryland Pesticide Applicator Certification within two years of employment.
- NIMS IS-700. a –National Incident Management System, An Introduction.
- NIMS IS-15.b- Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies.
- Maryland Fertilizer Applicator may be required of this position and must be obtained in the timeline set forth by the Department.
- Possession of a Maryland Boater Safety Operator Certification may be required.
