Salary: $73,511.00 - $102,915.00 Annually
Location : Land O' Lakes, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Parks, Recreation, & Natrl Resources
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: 7/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $73,511.00 - $102,915.00
Pay Grade: M45 (Exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General Description
This role is a highly responsible and professional position which plans, organizes, and directs the operations of multiple large acreage wilderness/conservation parks, parklands, natural areas, beaches, recreation facilities, and programs under the operating responsibility of a portion of the County (or department), supervisory responsibilities for 15+ staff, and coordinates with the other superintendents to assure continuity of department activities, policies and procedures.
Essential Job Functions

Supervises the operation and maintenance of County parks, including staff, within the Parks and Trails Division. Responsible for the care of park site facilities and grounds including open space, picnic areas, shelters/pavilions, restrooms, fields, playgrounds, trails, parking lots, roadways, beaches, boat ramps, campgrounds, natural areas, other park infrastructures, lifeguard operations, signage, and landscaping. Directs special recreation programs and events and construction via specialized staff assigned to complete related projects and programs. Assists in directing contracted work.

Performs inspections and, if needed takes, corrective action to ensure that park site operations and maintenance meet department standards, policies, and procedures. Schedules and coordinates work with vendors, contractors, and other agencies. Coordinates personnel schedules, maintenance and recreation program schedules, and major equipment assignments.

Provides liaison with other Superintendents and outside organizations by coordinating tasks, activities, maintenance, and recreation programs to avoid conflicts and to ensure efficiency. Investigates and resolves public complaints pertaining to the operations of parklands, trails, recreational facilities, and public programs.

Prepares budgetary and cost estimates for operational concerns, including construction, maintenance and recreation operations at park, trail, or facility. Makes recommendations on specifications for purchase of new equipment and supplies, and funding of natural resource and educational programs.

Interviews, hires, and evaluates, and if needed approves payroll, for full-time staff, part-time, and seasonal staff, instructors, contractors, and volunteers. May prepare and deliver presentations to community organizations, schools, and civic groups. Produce timely, professional and concise memorandums, reports and other job related documentation and correspondence.

Approves requisitions for supplies and equipment, and assumes administrative control of budgeted monies allocated to the position's area of responsibility.

Maintains a variety of records, including cost accounting for maintenance and recreation operations. Prepares technical reports and correspondence as required.

Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current grounds and structural maintenance, construction, leisure service trends, programming, and facility management techniques.
• Knowledge of the philosophy and objectives of public parks and recreation services.
• Ability to plan, organize, schedule, and monitor the work capabilities and progress of various staff and programs.
• Knowledge of Florida's ecosystems and land management techniques.
• Ability to select, train, and evaluate parks and recreation staff.
• Ability to evaluate new and proposed improvements to parks and recreation operational programs, maintenance and construction methods, and related equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, community organizations, and the public.
• Ability to stimulate and develop community interest, support, and participation in parks and recreation related activities.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to communicate effectively, using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation Management, Natural Resource Management or a closely related field and four (4) years' experience in parks and recreation operations, with two (2) years' supervisory capacity over professional parks and recreation personnel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A Master's degree with experience in the public sector and Professional Parks and Recreation Certification preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Ability to acquire a Certified Playground Safety Inspector and Florida Pesticide Applicator License within one (1) year from date of hire.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
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I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

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02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of experience you have in parks and recreation operations, with two (2) years' supervisory capacity over professional parks and recreation personnel?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

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Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

10

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
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