Park Operations & Budgets Leader

Locations: Pohick Bay Regional Park (1 position available);
Occoquan Regional Park (1 position available)

Hiring Salary Range: $77,095.78 - $92,821.11

Manage personnel:

• Plan, direct, and control the work of employees in the operation and maintenance of park facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Determine workload, assign priorities, schedule employees, and allocate resources.
• Maintain attendance records, approve leave, and authorize payment of wages.
• Develop and implement training programs for employees.
• Analyze and resolve employee work problems through application and interpretation of Personnel Policies.
• Develop performance standards and indicators and evaluate employee performance against those standards.
• Ensure adherence to fair and equitable employment practices.
• Interview and hire applicants for part‑time employment; assist the Director of Operations and Park Operations Superintendents with interview and selection of applicants for full‑time employment.
• Promote high levels of work performance and employee morale.

Manage facility operations:

• Monitor operation to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Inspect park facilities for adherence to NOVA Parks’ standards.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures.
• Monitor revenue‑producing operations (including programs and special events) to ensure compliance with business standards and procedures.
• Operate facilities and fill in all positions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory standards including safety and health issues.
• Ensure security of park facilities and assets.

Manage facility and grounds maintenance:

• Inspect park facilities, equipment, and grounds for hazards and for adherence to NOVA Parks’ standards.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance program.
• Identify maintenance problems and hazards, implement corrective action, or refer to Central Maintenance.
• Operate various types of maintenance equipment as needed and perform related work including manual labor.

Develop and manage budget:

• Recommend operations, maintenance, and development items for budget; implement operating budget.
• Interpret and apply NOVA Parks’ policies and procedures to meet personnel, budget, property management, and general service needs of the park.
• Monitor operating budget, resale inventories, and revenue projections to ensure sound fiscal management.
• Authorize procurement of required items and/or services.

Establish and maintain positive public relations program:

• Develop and foster a positive public image for the park and NOVA Parks.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Communications Office on marketing and promotion of programs and facilities.
• Provide information to the public and special interest groups through presentations and other means through accurate, courteous, and diplomatic communications.
• Maintain effective relationships with groups such as vendors, local law enforcement, and special user groups.
• Encourage visitor comments; investigate and respond to complaints.

Perform administrative duties:

• Develop short‑ and long‑term goals and recommend operating objectives, strategies, and implementation plans.
• Navigate a variety of point of sale, reservation, and facility and operations management software.
• Investigate accidents, thefts, vandalism, and other violations and file appropriate reports in a timely manner.
• Prepare and maintain various business, personnel, and administrative reports and records.
• Initiate and monitor standard user permits; assist with the development of special contractual agreements.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records of repairs, preventive maintenance, and servicing through web‑based maintenance software.

Education: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in park management or a closely related field earned from an accredited four‑year college or university.

Physical: Non‑manual and manual work with strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions in office and outdoor settings; ability to perform heavy manual labor in all weather…