Job Overview
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $166,260.00 - $211,566.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Employee assistance program
Retirement Plan
Direct Deposit
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Job Description
Baltimore County Government, located in Towson, Maryland, is actively seeking a highly qualified and visionary Director of Recreation & Parks. Operating within the esteemed Department of Recreation & Parks, this leadership role is integral to the advancement and enhancement of recreational amenities and cultural programming throughout the county. Baltimore County Government is widely recognized for its commitment to improving the quality of life for its residents through innovative public service and infrastructure development. This appointed position offers an annual salary range of $166,260.00 to $211,566.00 and is situated in the growing suburban community of Towson, MD.
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Job Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, parks and recreation, or recreation administration
- Seven to ten years of senior level management experience in a large core urbanized or suburban environment administering park management, recreational or leisure programs with a strong background in community and neighborhood outreach, coordination with community and special needs groups
- Strong leadership and interpersonal relationship skills
- Effective communicator
- Invites diversity of thought and thought leadership
- Devoted to innovation and creativity
- Knowledgeable in the utilization of data and information as performance indicators
- Passion for community building and enhancing quality of life
- Must submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school
- Must undergo and successfully complete employment background investigation including criminal background, education, and fingerprint check
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, parks and recreation, or recreation administration
- Seven to ten years of senior level management experience
- Master’s degree in management preferred
- Strong leadership and interpersonal relationship skills
- Effective communicator
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Knowledge in data utilization for performance measurement
- Experience in community and neighborhood outreach coordination
- Knowledge of public parks and recreational policy formulation
- Strategic planning abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in business correspondence and report writing
- Familiarity with local, State, and Federal laws and regulations
- Knowledge of state and local capital planning processes
- Understanding of municipal park maintenance materials and techniques
- Awareness of local climate and environmental factors affecting vegetation
- Knowledge of recreational and cultural activities suitable for all ages
- Skilled in negotiation and conflict resolution
- Ability to interpret and evaluate staff reports, laws, regulations, and codes
- Ability to build consensus and manage comprehensive parks and recreation programs
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships across diverse groups
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Job Duties
- Direct and manages the planning, development and operations of Baltimore County parks and recreation facilities and programs for the County
- Serve as a subject matter expert, including technical assistance to the CE, CAO, County Council, appropriate boards, commissions, committees, employees and employee groups
- Directs and participates in the formulation and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities for the Department and those aligned with County Administration
- Prepare, administer, and monitor operating and capital budgets and programs
- Evaluates programs, services, and performance to better serve county residents
- Assesses, develops, designs, evaluates and implements forward thinking programming to enhance the quality of life for all Baltimore County residents
- In consultation with other departments (Property Management and Office of Budget and Finance), assists with planning, design, construction and maintenance of recreation facilities and park property
- Collaborates with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS), Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), and other stakeholders to increase utilization and access of public spaces and facilities, including community centers and fields, through joint use agreements or other vehicles
- Participates and coordinates with other county agencies to ensure efficient and integrated service delivery to county residents
- Assess and implement partnerships that support the Department’s mission cost-effectively
- Serves as an advocate in promoting public spaces, cultural and environmental diversity and high quality recreational activities for County residents
- Utilizes data to inform programming and deliver services equitably across Baltimore County
- Establishes and promotes a culture of data and evidence-based decision making
- Builds effective and strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, and serve as a liaison to the Board of Recreation and Parks and community based organizations to improve quality of life for Baltimore County residents
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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