Park Services Superintendent

Mecklenburg County; North Carolina; On-site; USD 84,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation is seeking a Park Services Superintendent to lead the Park Operations Division, overseeing a growing team of maintenance professionals across parks, greenways, and facilities. The role includes project management, budget responsibility, and safety initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be data-driven, experienced in short- and long-term planning, and skilled at building partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in recreation management, facility management, and/or project management; One (1) year of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Park & Recreation Management or a related field
• Combination of relevant experience and relevant education accepted?: Yes
• Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina’s Driver's License and County Driving Privileges
• Proficient in various computer applications

Responsibilities

• Supervise County employees and contractors and oversee completion of County construction and maintenance projects; and establishes employee work plans
• Recommend hiring, evaluate employee performance, initiate merit increase, conduct disciplinary action and define work methods and practices to be followed by Division staff
• Ensure that work is performed in accordance with accepted trade practices and in a safe manner with little waste of time and materials
• Collect information for long range schedules and prepares master schedule for fiscal year
• Consult with Division Director on construction and maintenance problems and solutions
• Determine best methods for communicating and coordinating efforts with the public, consultants, other agencies, etc.
• Develop annual budgets, capital planning, monitor expenses and revenues
• Facilitate the flow of information across department and division staffs
• Investigate citizen complaints and unsafe conditions and make recommendations and/or takes action for correction if necessary
• Maintain, monitor and inspect inventories of equipment, supplies, rolling stock, facilities and undeveloped properties
• Monitor and coordinates capital planning and projects; and administers maintenance management plan
• Network with internal/external agencies, neighborhood associations, community organizations, and citizen advisory councils
• Perform field inspections of projects underway
• Review and revise plans and specifications prepared by outside consultants

Skills

Cost-benefit analysis

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's in Public Admin / Park & Recreation

Job description

Follow Your Calling, Find Your Career

Hiring Range: $83,959.60yr - $110,196.98/yr

At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Did you know that Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation proudly hosts many community events each year? Hummingbird Festival, The Senior Games and Festival in the Park are just a few that our employees and residents look forward to every year! Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department (MCPRD) strives to enrich the lives of our residents. We do this by providing exciting and safe recreational amenities and programs, change to improve our resident’s fitness levels and decrease health care costs. This contributes to a sense of community through events and spaces for the public to socialize, thereby increasing property values and providing tourism venues. We protect open space, natural areas, and our treasured tree canopy through stewardship. We play a critical role in ensuring Mecklenburg County achieves its vision that the county “will be a community of pride and choice for people to LIVE, WORK and RECREATE.” The department serves a population exceeding one million residents and serves the City of Charlotte, six towns, and the unincorporated areas of the county covering 523 square miles. In addition, the department manages over 21,000 acres and 230+ parks, nature preserves, greenways and facilities. The Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department is continually recognized for its cutting‑edge programs, state‑of‑the‑art facilities and unique partnerships. Our success is rooted in our staff. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, dedicated to building a better community, and being recognized as leaders both in our community and across the country, then Mecklenburg County has great opportunities for you.

Position Summary

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation is seeking a Park Services Superintendent to join the Park Operations Division. This position will oversee a growing team of maintenance professionals serving our parks, greenways, and other Park & Recreation properties. Trade areas include but are not limited to plumbing, electrical, and general construction. In addition to leading project management and facility maintenance initiatives, the incumbent will also manage an operating budget exceeding $4M, oversee administration of our work order system, and lead Division‑wide safety initiatives. The selected candidate will also work with internal and external partners and must be well‑versed in creating and maintaining partnerships with various stakeholders. The preferred candidate would be data‑driven, forward thinking, and have experience in short‑term and long‑term strategic planning. This full‑time role may be required to work evenings and weekends based on business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• NC General Contractor’s License
• Knowledge of local construction codes and zoning regulations

Essential Functions

• Supervise County employees and contractors and oversee completion of County construction and maintenance projects; and establishes employee work plans
• Recommend hiring, evaluate employee performance, initiate merit increase, conduct disciplinary action and define work methods and practices to be followed by Division staff
• Ensure that work is performed in accordance with accepted trade practices and in a safe manner with little waste of time and materials
• Collect information for long range schedules and prepares master schedule for fiscal year
• Consult with Division Director on construction and maintenance problems and solutions
• Determine best methods for communicating and coordinating efforts with the public, consultants, other agencies, etc.
• Develop annual budgets, capital planning, monitor expenses and revenues
• Facilitate the flow of information across department and division staffs
• Investigate citizen complaints and unsafe conditions and make recommendations and/or takes action for correction if necessary
• Maintain, monitor and inspect inventories of equipment, supplies, rolling stock, facilities and undeveloped properties
• Monitor and coordinates capital planning and projects; and administers maintenance management plan
• Network with internal/external agencies, neighborhood associations, community organizations, and citizen advisory councils
• Perform field inspections of projects underway
• Review and revise plans and specifications prepared by outside consultants

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Minimum six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in recreation management, facility management, and/or project management; One (1) year of supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Park & Recreation Management or a related field

Combination of relevant experience and relevant education accepted?: Yes

Licenses/Certifications

Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina’s Driver's License and County Driving Privileges

Computer Skills

Proficient in various computer applications

Knowledge

• Maintenance methods, materials and equipment utilized in parks, greenways and other property upkeep and repair
• Testing methods and procedures. Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Principles and processes for providing customer services; this includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and agency rules, and the political climate
• Expertise in area of assignment

Skills

• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one
• Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
• Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions

Abilities

• Aligning Performance for Success: Focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives
• Building Strategic Work Relationships: Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals
• Formal Presentations: Presenting ideas effectively to individuals or groups; delivering presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience
• Leading through Vision and Values: Keeping the organization’s vision and values at the forefront of associate decision making and action
• Strategic Decision Making: Obtaining information and identifying key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long‑range goal or vision; committing to a course of action to accomplish a long‑range goal or vision after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organizational values

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Works indoors with loud noises

Compensation And Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, Mecklenburg County offers a generous benefits package which greatly increases your total compensation. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, accident, cancer, critical illness, medical bridge and pet insurance; dependent care, healthcare and commuter flexible spending accounts; health savings account; paid holiday, vacation and sick days; near site clinics for preventive care and illnesses; an employee discount program which provides discounts for retail, dining, shopping, travel, tickets and more; an employee assistance program including financial and legal counseling; access to Mecklenburg County fitness and aquatic facilities; paid family leave; tuition reimbursement; a 5% employer match on retirement savings plan contributions and a defined benefit plan for retirement.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of job‑related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.