Playground Safety Programs Lead & Inspector

baltimorecity; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription drug

Dental

Vision

Optional life

AD&D

FSA plans

Wellness programs

Support groups

Workshops

Job summary

The City of Baltimore is seeking a Program Safety Inspector to lead the Playground Safety Program within the Bureau of Parks. You will coordinate inspections, certifications, renovations, and safety measures for playgrounds citywide.

You will supervise crews, manage procurement, and collaborate with Capital Development to ensure safe, compliant play areas. A related certification path and MD driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the basic techniques of program administration or business management.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniq...

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates Department's Playground Program, including frequent inspections and yearly audits of playgrounds and repair work progress.
• Ensures proper industry-standard certification, Best Management Practices, tracking and scheduling renovation and repairs, maintaining photo catalog, tracking inventory, and responding to Service Requests.
• Directs the proper use and care of power tools and playground equipment, and the maintenance and cleaning of all BCRP owned playgrounds and fitness equipment and related surfacing.
• Supervises maintenance/repairs of playground equipment and surfacing material, both recommends and authorizes playground improvements.
• Plans and recommends long range goals for Baltimore City's public playgrounds in parks and at recreational centers.
• Reviews playground design and construction for final approval.
• Serves also Subject Matter Expert for both landscape planting and hardscape design of playground sites and adjacent areas.
• Monitors procurement actions, and also initiates, coordinates and tracks procurement of playground and fitness equipment, tools, supplies and repair items.

Skills

Program administration

Supervision

Planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The City of Baltimore is seeking a Program Safety Inspector to lead the Playground Safety Program within the Bureau of Parks. You will coordinate inspections, certifications, renovations, and safety measures for playgrounds citywide.

You will supervise crews, manage procurement, and collaborate with Capital Development to ensure safe, compliant play areas. A related certification path and MD driver’s license are required.