Parks Development Manager

County of Roanoke Virginia

Roanoke (VA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

County of Roanoke Virginia is seeking a Park Development Manager to coordinate park development, rehabilitation, and maintenance projects, including repairs to facilities, signage, and outdoor amenities. The role supervises technicians, supports capital maintenance programs, and collaborates with contractors, vendors, and county departments.

The position emphasizes project coordination, cost estimation, documentation, and public service responsiveness, with varied shifts and strong emphasis on

Qualifications

Associate’s degree or equivalent experience provides required knowledge.
Bachelor’s degree preferred in urban planning, environmental planning, landscape architecture or related field.
Minimum five years of progressively responsible parks operations or related experience.
Experience supervising staff and coordinating contractors or vendors is preferred.
Valid driver’s license with clean record; certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate park maintenance, facility repairs, signage, and park development projects.
Oversee technicians, ensure safety, quality, and adherence to standards.
Prepare cost estimates, bids, schedules, and project documentation.
Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and other county departments.
Respond to public inquiries and support events and departmental initiatives.
Maintain and analyze data for reports, budgets, and planning.

Skills

Park supervision

Contract coordination

Cost estimation

Project coordination

Public communication

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree (urban planning or related)

Job description

The Park Development Manager performs professional, technical, and supervisory work coordinating park maintenance, facility repair, signage, and assigned park development or rehabilitation projects. The position assists with planning, organizing, and monitoring projects related to park buildings, shelters, restrooms, signs, outdoor facilities, and related infrastructure. Oversees assigned Parks Maintenance, Facility, and Sign Technicians performing general repairs, improvements, preventive maintenance, and sign shop operations. Assists with project documentation, cost estimates, specifications, work schedules, procurement, contractor coordination, and capital maintenance activities. Work includes responding to public concerns, supporting special events and departmental initiatives, and coordinating with staff, contractors, vendors, and other County departments. Work is performed under general supervision with independent judgment exercised in the coordination of daily operations, assigned projects, and staff activities.

*Hours Required for this position: 40

~ Coordinates assigned park development, rehabilitation, facility repair, signage, and maintenance projects to support safe, functional, and well-maintained parks and recreation facilities.

~ Assists with implementation of projects funded through the Departmental Capital Maintenance Program and Capital Improvement Program, including scheduling, documentation, cost tracking, and project coordination.

~ Prepares or assists with contracts, specifications, bid documents, cost estimates, construction schedules, work plans, and project records for assigned park and facility projects.

~ Interprets maps, drawings, schematics, work orders, and project documents to coordinate repairs, improvements, and field work with staff, contractors, and vendors.

~ Supervises Parks Maintenance and Facility Technicians assigned to general park repairs, facility maintenance, restrooms, shelters, outdoor amenities, and related improvement projects.

~ Supervises Parks Sign Technicians responsible for countywide VDOT street sign replacement activities and departmental sign shop operations.

~ Schedules, assigns, trains, and monitors the work of assigned staff; reviews work quality, safety practices, productivity, and compliance with established standards.

~ Processes contractor pay requests, vendor requisitions, invoices, materials, equipment, and supply requests related to assigned projects and maintenance operations.

~ Collects, categorizes, and maintains operational, maintenance, inventory, contract, project, productivity, and planning data used for reports, studies, budgeting, and service improvements.

~ Assists in preparing park operating procedures, maintenance guidelines, work standards, safety practices, and process improvements for assigned areas.

~ Coordinates reports, studies, surveys, inspections, and field information needed to support park maintenance, facility improvements, and departmental planning.

~ Responds to public inquiries, complaints, and service requests concerning park facilities, signage, maintenance activities, and services provided.

~ Supports special events, emergency response activities, departmental initiatives, and other related duties as assigned.

Education:

Associate’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban and regional planning, environmental planning, landscape architecture or construction, civil engineering, geography, construction management, or a related

Experience:

Required: Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in parks operations, park maintenance, facility maintenance, construction coordination, project coordination, or related parks and recreation operations.

Preferred: Experience supervising staff, coordinating contractors or vendors, preparing cost estimates or project documentation, and supporting capital maintenance or capital improvement projects.

Certifications/Licenses:

Required: Valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Fertilizer Applicator certification or ability to obtain within six months of employment. Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certificate from Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

General knowledge of principles and practices of park administration, park maintenance, facility repair, signage operations, project coordination, and public-sector maintenance practices. Working knowledge of construction and maintenance methods, contracts, specifications, cost estimates, materials, equipment, safety practices, and computer systems used in parks operations. Ability to supervise skilled and semi-skilled workers; assign and monitor work; interpret maps, drawings, schematics, and work orders; collect and analyze operational data; prepare records and reports; coordinate contractors and vendors; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish effective working relationships with staff, departments, contractors, and the public; and respond professionally to complaints and difficult public interactions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises assigned Parks Maintenance, Facility, and Sign Technicians engaged in park repairs, facility maintenance, sign fabrication, sign installation, improvements, and related support activities for Parks, Recreation and Tourism managed grounds, build

Additional Requirements:

Subject to a complete criminal history and Child Protective Services background search and DMV driving record review with acceptable results. Following a conditional offer of employment, must pass a post offer physical examination. Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description. Subject to twenty-four hour call, and works varied shifts as assigned.

Working Conditions

Overall Physical Strength Demand

MEDIUM - Lift and/or exert force of 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Physical Demands