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Under general supervision, directs the overall operations of specialized county-wide maintenance programs for hundreds of athletic fields on Fairfax County Public School properties. Independently manages, administers, leads, plans, coordinates, supervises, inspects and evaluates contracted maintenance programs at multiple locations across the county. Contracted maintenance activities include but are not limited to: mowing, aeration, over-seeding, pesticide/fertilizer application, irrigation, turf repair/renovation and synthetic turf maintenance. Develops, reviews and tracks all financial activity for a $3 million budget. Plans and coordinates with school, park and county staff and community athletic groups on implementation of maintenance programs. Develops, prepares and reviews contracts for services and supplies. Performs related work as required. Note: Reports to the Herrity Building 12055 Government Center Parkway and drives county vehicles to various park locations county-wide. Office location subject to change to meet the needs of the agency.

Illustrative Duties

General duties

• Conducts programs and service delivery evaluations using a variety of tools;
• Identifies deficiencies, recommends revisions, and implements recommendations using innovative strategies;
• Participates in the development of long- and short-term goals, operating objectives, and strategies and implementation plans to improve service delivery and maximize the efficient use of parklands and recreation facilities;
• Completes and evaluates various financial, administrative, and statistical reports from daily operations;
• Develops and submits annual operating budgets and monitors revenue/expenditure levels against approved budget and targeted revenue plans;
• Ensures compliance with financial guidelines and reconciles revenue and expense reports;
• Ensures that all facilities meet quality standards for housekeeping, cleanliness, and maintenance;
• Ensures that facilities and grounds are free of safety hazards, that appropriate safety measures are implemented, and that all federal, state, and county safety standards are applied and satisfied;
• Authorizes the procurement of supplies, equipment, or services;
• Interacts with citizens and community organizations regarding park use, maintenance, and operations, and ensures resolution of customer complaints and concerns;
• Reviews and makes recommendations on plans for new park or facility constructions;
• Ensures compliance with established operating procedures;
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the public and County staff;
• Prepares and reviews contracts for facility use and contractual services.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of parks and recreation center operations, maintenance, and management;
• Knowledge of financial management controls relating to budgeting and accounting of expenditures;
• Ability to manage a large complex operation with extensive capital equipment, property value, and inventory;
• Ability to prepare clear, concise financial and administrative reports;
• Ability to analyze programs and procedures and to evaluate their performance against established objectives;
• Ability to prepare and adhere to budgets;
• Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and peripheral equipment;
• Ability to develop and implement effective management practices;
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with staff, citizen groups, and the public;
• Ability to work independently using sound judgment in the execution of the position's duties. If assigned to teen/senior positions:

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in recreation and park, therapeutic recreation, horticulture, agriculture, cultural and historic resources or other closely related field as appropriate to the duties of the position; plus three years of experience in park or recreation-related work, as applicable to the position, including one year of supervisory experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry, and a driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in turf management, sports management, contract administration or closely related field. Five (5) years' experience performing or managing maintenance of athletic fields. Five (5) years' experience administering various contracts for athletic field maintenance. Five (5) years' experience managing a minimum of $1 million budget for athletic field maintenance. Five (5) years' experience working with community athletic groups. Five (5) years' experience and extensive knowledge in the use of software to create and manage spreadsheets, reports, presentations and budget documents.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to walk, negotiate or traverse property sites that may be undergoing construction or having terrain that is not level. Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

It is the policy of Fairfax County Government 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 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314 . EEO/AA/TTY.