Playground Safety Inspector, Program Coordinator; NCS; Baltimore Recreation and Parks

Position: Playground Safety Inspector, Program Coordinator (NCS) - Baltimore City Recreation and Parks
## playground safety inspector, program coordinator (ncs) - baltimore city recreation and parksapply:
2600 madison ave:
full time:
posted yesterday:
end date: december 21, 2026 (30+ days left to apply):
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** this is a non-civil service position*
* ** salary range:****$73,897.00-$ annually*
* ** hiring salary range:****$75,000.00 annuall
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** job summary
** this program safety inspector plans & coordinates the activities of bcrp’s playground safety program, which is under bcrp’s bureau of parks, division of park maintenance/turf management/playground safety.
** essential functions
*** plans and coordinates department’s playground program, including frequent inspections and yearly audits of the conditions of playgrounds and repair work progress.
* ensures proper industry-standard certification, best management practices, tracking and scheduling renovation and repairs, maintaining photo catalog, tracking inventory, and responding to service requests.
* directs the proper use and care of power tools and playground equipment, and the maintenance and cleaning of all bcrp owned playgrounds and fitness equipment and related surfacing.
* supervises maintenance/repairs of playground equipment and surfacing material, both recommends and authorizes playground improvements.
* plans and recommends long range goals for baltimore city’s public playgrounds in parks and at recreational centers.
* reviews playground design and construction for final approval.
* serves also subject matter expert for both landscape planting and hardscape design of playground sites and adjacent areas. This includes designs for nature play spaces and providing input for capital development.
* monitors procurement actions, and also initiates, coordinates and tracks procurement of playground and fitness equipment, tools, supplies and repair items.
* navigates procurement and contract services requirements through tracking purchases, creating warranty/insurance claims, and writing both contracts and government cost estimates.
* coordinates with capital development and other agencies on playground salvages, site inventories for all playgrounds.
* creates program budget that is then recommended to bureau and fiscal chiefs, and to the department director. Seeks grant relevant grant opportunities and submits proposals as appropriate.
* oversees and trains work of crews such as roca, green cadets, jcc, bcrp laborers, and building repairs – in addition to providing guidance to park maintenance employees to ensure efficacy, accuracy and safety.
* represents the department of recreation and parks and baltimore city, as needed, when communicating with outside organizations and individuals – including speaking before community groups on matters concerning proper playground…