Park Manager

Houston, TX, United States

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.

What you will do at Precinct One

Precinct One is seeking a Park Manager for the Parks Department . The successful candidate will be hands-on and responsible for the safe and effective operation of the assigned Precinct One Park.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

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.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email  [email protected] .

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 from an accredited college or university

Experience and/or technical training may substitute for education

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in park management

Proficiency in Microsoft software applications, which could include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Licensure:

Valid driver’s license (Texas upon hire) and a good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Extensive knowledge of ground maintenance, park operations, occupational hazards, and safety precautions

Knowledge of Park management, including 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 but  ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume"  will not be accepted for qualifications.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in, Park and Resource Management, Recreation and Park Administration, Environmental Resources, Forestry, Arboriculture, or a closely related field  (preferred)

Position Type:

Full-time | Regular

What you get in return

You will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best to work each day. Passionate people that want 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 the Parks Department

Mission – To enrich the lives of the residents of Harris County by inspiring visitors to learn, play, and to connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in safe and welcoming natural and public places.

About Precinct One

There are four precincts in Harris County. The four elected commissioners, along with an elected county judge, serve as members of the Harris County Commissioners Court, the county’s governing body.

With approximately 1.1 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 39 percent African American, 37 percent Latino, 18 percent Anglo, 5 percent Asian, and 1 percent other.

Precinct One, which includes 876 miles of road, 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 NRG Sports and Convention Complex, and the renowned Texas Medical Center. The precinct is also the educational home to Houston Community College, Rice University, Texas Southern University, the University of Houston and the University of St. Thomas. Precinct One manages 25 parks, 11 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 in our Parks Department, we invite you to apply.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx

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