Park Manager

Harris County; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris County is seeking a dedicated Park Manager to oversee park operations and ensure a safe, enjoyable environment for the community. This role involves supervising staff, planning maintenance, and coordinating events in a diverse urban precinct. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Park Management and relevant experience in park operations and maintenance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation and sick time

Retirement program

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Park and Resource Management or related field required.
• Three years of experience in park maintenance and supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft software applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe and effective operation of the assigned park.
• Supervise park caretakers and plan maintenance tasks.
• Coordinate special projects and events, interface with the public.

Skills

Ground maintenance

Park operations

Public relations

Budget management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Park and Resource Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Precinct One’s Mission
Precinct One’s mission is that we are committed to become a national model for delivering responsive public service utilizing inclusive, innovative and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County. The Policy team advances the mission by developing and advancing equitable public policy that enhances the quality of life of all Harris County residents.

What you will do at Precinct One

Harris County Precinct One is looking for a Park Manager!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be hands-on and responsible for the safe and effective operation of the assigned Precinct One Park.
• The manager will assign, supervise, and monitor the work of park Caretakers.
• This includes planning and scheduling tasks, monitoring, and evaluating employees, resolving personnel concerns, enforcing Precinct policies and regulations, park rules and procedures, and training employees.
• This individual also plans the maintenance in the park, coordinates equipment repairs, performs weekly inspections of all facilities, equipment, and playgrounds, and reports safety hazards to the proper personnel.
• Additionally, the manager plans and coordinates special projects and events; interfaces with the public regarding park concerns; participates in scheduled meetings and conferences; assists in the preparation of budgets and other departmental reports.
• Other duties: Performs all other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx
If you need special services or accommodations, please call [phone] or [e-mail].

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

What you will bring to Precinct One

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Park and Resource Management, Recreation, Forestry, Arboriculture, or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.

Comparable years of experience maysubstitute for education on a year-for-year basis

Experience:

• Three (3)years of experience in park maintenance, including tasks such as landscaping, groundskeeping, facility repairs, and general upkeep of park areas.
• Three (3) years of experience leading or supervising the work of others
• Proficiency in all Microsoft software applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of ground maintenance, park operations, occupational hazards, and safety precautions
  
• Knowledge of natural resource conservation and public relations
  
• Ability to coach and lead staff, as well as practice good budget management
  
• Knowledgeable about the operation of park maintenance equipment and tools
  
  

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-time | Regular
• Monday - Friday

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Will generally perform duties in an office, though sometimes at external event locations
• Occasional travel within Harris County

What You Get in Return
You will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best daily. Passionate people who want to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves and Harris County as a whole. You will be in a mission-driven organization surrounded by colleagues who bring their best to work each day and collaborate to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves along with Harris County as a whole.

Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick time and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.

About Precinct One
There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of Harris County Commissioners Court, the administrative head of the county’s government. Commissioner Rodney Ellis represents the constituents of Precinct One.

With approximately 1.17 million residents, Harris County Precinct One is a diverse, urban precinct that covers 363 square miles. Precinct One’s multi-racial, multi-ethnic population is roughly 33 percent African American, 38 percent Latino, 21 percent Anglo, 6 percent Asian and 2 percent other or multiple races.

Precinct One stretches south to Brazoria County and reaches into eastern and northern sections of Harris County. The Precinct’s territory includes a large section of Downtown Houston, including the Downtown Harris County Courthouse Complex, Toyota Center, Minute Maid Park and the BBVA Compass Stadium. Other notable landmarks include the 263-acre NRG Park Complex and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The Precinct is also the higher educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages more than 21 parks, 10 community centers, numerous hike-and-bike trails, three maintenance service centers and several area offices, all of which provide an array of services to Precinct One residents.

How to apply

If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One, we invite you to apply.

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Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.