Salary : $66,629.00 - $120,831.00 Annually
Location : Centennial Park, Ellicott City, MD
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-00665
Department: Recreation & Parks
Division: R&P REC11F - Gen Fund
Opening Date: 09/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY:
Park supervisor in charge of directing the maintenance operations and assists programming assigned regional, community, and neighborhood parks within the Howard County Park System.

STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:
$32.03 - $35.02/hourly
$66,629 - $72,842/Annually

*This is the anticipated starting salary range for this position. Please note that the final salary will be determined by the Office of Human Resources, commensurate with experience and aligned to ensure internal equity with similarly situated roles.*
CLASS DESCRIPTION:
Performs supervisory and advanced level operations service work under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes directing activities of one or more crews of laboring and/or motor equipment, operation and repair personnel; driving and operating of heavy motor, construction and complex mechanical equipment; may direct and participate in the day to day operations of a large size site or sites.

*This is a Classified position, meaning that it is a part of the Howard County Classified Service upon completion of a probationary period of at least six (6) months*

*Please note that this position falls within a collective bargaining unit and is represented by AFSCME Local 3085, Local 3888, or Local 1810.*

*This position has been designated as "essential personnel," meaning an employee is expected to report for regular work shift during inclement weather, emergency situations, County holidays and on an on-call basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Operations and Maintenance:

• Plans, directs, and coordinates park maintenance operations across regional, community, and neighborhood parks.
• Performs and oversees routine playground inspections, maintenance, audits, logs, and replacement recommendations.
• Coordinates playground inspection and installation projects and orders replacement parts.
• Performs routine maintenance and inspection of dams, including high-hazard dams depending on assignment.

Staff Leadership and Supervision:

• Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately.
• Determines job priorities, sets long- and short-term goals, and assigns staff.
• Develops and sets staff schedules, including weekends, evenings, holidays, and special events.
• Manages union employees within AFSME 3085 chain of command.
• Trains staff in park operations, maintenance techniques, equipment use, and safety procedures.
• Completes performance reviews for subordinate staff.

Project, Contractor, and Facility Oversight:

• Oversees work tasks, inspects work in progress, approves completed jobs, and enforces safety regulations.
• Inspects work performed by contractors and developers and approves prior to payment.
• Develops specifications and purchasing documents for special projects, supplies, materials, tools, and equipment.
• Coordinates with other agencies for assistance with park projects and facility maintenance.
• Provides on-site management for special projects and events.
• Responsible for applying sustainability practices in all operations.

Public Interaction and Community Engagement:

• Engages with community groups, sports organizations, and the general public to provide support and respond to questions.
• Handles considerable public contact, including Scout projects, conflict resolution, picnic shelter disputes, inquiries, and comments.
• Works closely with recreational staff to support programs.
• Coordinates meetings with community groups and county agencies.

Administrative and Reporting Responsibilities:

• Prepares incident reports, police reports, timesheets, requisitions, inspection forms, chemical application cards, park and pavilion forms, monthly PDQ statements, and vandalism logs.
• Estimates supplies and materials, prepares supply requisitions, and maintains current inventories of tools, supplies, materials, and chemicals.
• Uses computer systems to review reservations for pavilions, facilities, and fields, access email, and complete performance evaluations.
• Assists supervisor with budget input and future site needs.

Emergency and Committee Participation:

• Serves on committees as assigned.
• Works and cooperates with coworkers and supervisors at all levels.
• Resolves unusual and complex maintenance and public-relations problems.
• Considered essential personnel and required to work during emergency situations, including staffing the Department Operations Center.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly supervises full-time Park Maintenance Specialists, Park Maintenance workers, and Contingent employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Reviews individual progress reports, time sheets, leave requests, accident reports, and writes monthly reports on work accomplished, maintains records of materials and supplies used, man hours expended, and other relevant information.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or GED and four (4) years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• Possession of a valid Maryland Class C driver's license. License must remain valid, as long as individual is employed in this class.
• Obtain CPR and First Aid certification within one year of employment.
• Obtain Maryland Pesticide Applicator Certification within two years of employment.
• Obtain National Playground Safety Inspector Certification within two years of employment.

• Completion of required National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) training within 6 months.
• Maryland Boater Safety Operator Certification may be required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• College or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to touch, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, AND REASONING ABILITY:

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.

At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).

Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

The following is a summary of the benefits available to Howard County employees who hold full-time benefit-eligible positions. Employees in positions covered by a bargaining agreement should consult their union contract for other specific benefits. Additional details are also available in the Employee Manual and in summary plan descriptions which are available in the Office of Human Resources or at

FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN: Under the County's flexible benefits plan called CountyFlex, employees may elect to enroll in medical insurance plans, dental insurance plans, optional life insurance, dependent life insurance, and healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Employee contributions to these benefits are made on a pre-tax basis. Information concerning enrollment options, plan rates and a benefits comparison chart are available in the Office of Human Resources.

GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: Employees receive a group term life insurance benefit equal to 2 times their annual salary at no cost. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The County pays the entire cost for this benefit. Employees may purch