Project Manager (Park Management Specialist I)

Job Announcement

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking Project Manager (Park Management Specialist I) to be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine Rec Centers, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

Under the supervision of the division director, provides general management and project support to the Park Services Division through a variety of planning, analysis, data management, budget, and financial analysis. Conducts regular and ongoing project management actions, including developing project plans, leading strategic initiatives, forming and managing project teams, and implementing key priorities across the division. Conducts business development initiatives and manages annual project development process. Oversees and manages the Park Service's Customer Experience and Customer Service programs. As the support analyst for the division director, the individual in this position will work with sites and branch managers on customer service issues, working on solutions and developing responses. Flexible worksite / hours to include a varied schedule of days, evenings, and weekend work. The Park Authority fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity in backgrounds and beliefs that strengthen innovative practices essential to achieving our vision of inspiring a passion for parks, healthy lifestyles, and stewardship by providing a sustainable, dynamic, and inclusive park system to support the thriving Fairfax County community.

Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Develops long-range goals and strategic plans;
• Prepares annual operating objectives and monitors progress toward these objectives;
• Serves as a member of the division management team and interdivisional teams;
• Reviews program budget expenditures and budget requests;
• Prepares and submits a consolidated budget to the appropriate approving authority;
• Develops management indicators for budget development and evaluation of organizational performance to goals;
• Develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures and implements or recommends changes;
• Ensures that all data necessary for the functioning and management of the organization is stored and retrievable;
• Supervises, evaluates, and counsels subordinate personnel and provides for training and career development;
• Analyzes programs' use patterns and performance to goals, reports the results thereof and recommends improvements and changes;
• Evaluates suggestions for new programs and improvements to existing programs;
• Prepares periodic reports concerning organizational activities and accomplishments

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

( The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following : (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in recreation and park management or other pertinent related field; Plus, four years of experience in work related to parks or recreation, including responsible administrative / managerial experience, preferably in the applicable functional area.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED :

Driver's License (Required)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, and driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Sedentary with walking and lifting less than 5 lbs. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :

Panel interview; may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian / Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov . EEO / AA / TTY.

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