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The Park Specialist is responsible for assisting with planning, developing, coordinating, and executing an operational management plan for a park. Work is performed under the general direction of the Park Manager or Assistant Park Manager with latitude for independent judgment and action. Park Specialist assumes charge of park operations in the absence of the Park Manager and / or Assistant Park Manager. Annual performance goals will be set for the Park Specialist. Park Specialists are subject to transfer within the Regional Park system.

Hiring Salary Range : $53,091.60 - $58,255.09

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (with illustrative examples of work)

Assist with management of personnel :

• Plan, direct, and control the work of groups of employees in the operation and maintenance of park facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Determine workload, assign priorities, schedule employees, and allocate resources.
• Promote high levels of work performance and employee morale.

Assist with management of facility operations :

Assist with management of facility and grounds maintenance :

Assist with development and management of budget :

Assist with establishment and maintenance of positive public relations program :

Assist with performance of administrative duties :

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (minimum)

Education : Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in park management or closely related field preferred or an exceptional combination of education, experience, and training that is equivalent to a four-year degree.

Physical : Non-manual and manual work with strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions in office and outdoor settings; will perform heavy manual labor in all weather conditions, lift items at or greater than 80 pounds, climb ladders, use tools, and operate equipment.

Experience : One year of responsible experience in parks or conservation work, or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience which provides :

Duties and responsibilities are designed to be the essential elements of the job. They do not preclude the performance of related, or even unrelated, jobs which may be necessary to properly and efficiently complete all work assignments. NOVA Parks reserves the right to amend job specifications to meet current needs.

Benefits : This position is a benefit eligible position. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement plan, and more.

Testing : The Park Specialist position is classified as a safety sensitive position. Candidates for full-time, safety sensitive positions must submit to a pre-employment drug screening and achieve a negative result as a condition of employment.

It is the policy of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and / or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-352-5900 and ask for Human Resources for assistance.

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