Salary: $57,357.00 – $101,584.00 Annually
Location : Hyattsville, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 13181
Department: PGC Parks and Recreation
Division: Aquatics and Athletic Fac Div
Opening Date: 10/13/2023
Closing Date: 10/27/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency providing land use planning; stewardship of natural, cultural, and historic resources; and delivery of recreation programs to the communities it serves. M-NCPPC operates in the Montgomery and Prince George’s County Regions. Additional information on the agency can be found on www.mncppc.org.
The Aquatics and Athletic Facilities Division of M-NCPPC, is seeking an Aquatics Facility Manager for Rollingcrest-Chillum Splash Pool! Our ideal candidate will provide facility management, maintenance, and operation of a unique facility. The selected candidate will be directly responsible for applying technical expertise in the development and management of programming for all ages at a facility designed for both aquatic and recreational purposes. The position’s work assignment often includes special projects requiring a high degree of specialized and comprehensive knowledge and expertise.
The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $57,357 to $101,584 at the Facility Manager level with an excellent benefits package including generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, employer’s retirement plan, and work-life programs. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. The Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer encourages applications from underrepresented groups, women, and persons with disabilities.
The hiring range for this position will be $57,357 to midpoint of the advertised salary range and will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Examples of Important Duties
- Oversees the operation of an indoor aquatic facility, developing and implementing procedures, goals, and objectives. Additionally, during summer season is responsible for the operations of two outdoor splash parks.
- Manages facility’s operating budget. Prepares annual projections, financial reports and monitors revenues and expenditures throughout the fiscal year to ensure facility reaches budgeting expectations.
- Supervises full time and intermittent staff which entails but is not limited to recruitment, selecting, training, and evaluating. Also, plans, schedules, and assigns work for staff.
- Counselling staff on opportunities to improve performance and initiates disciplinary action when vital.
- Works with multiple divisions and maintenance personnel to ensure that the facility’s systems are operating properly and supervises staff on the day-to-day maintenance and repair of the facilities. Actively coordinates maintenance, and repairs.
- Schedules facility spaces for internal and external programs and rentals. Developing a balance of programming for community and revenue generation.
- Develops marketing strategies for programs to promote attendance and facility usage.
- Regularly meets with citizens, community groups, and business groups to identify needs, plan programs, and answer questions about the facility. Investigates complaints, issues, and problems.
- Oversees the customer service experience of the facility, making sure staff are properly trained, setting a positive example for employees, and ensuring customers are treated in a timely, professional, and respectful manner.
- Manages facility records and reports in accordance with Commission policies and procedures. Prepare and maintain a variety of administrative records such as revenue and expenses, inventory of supplies and equipment, timecards, rentals, facility maintenance and attendance.
- Works collaboratively with other Commission divisions, partner agencies and outside agencies. Participates optimally on assigned committees. Performs special project work in the community on behalf of the supervisor, as needed.
Working Conditions
Works in an assigned facility which normally operates seven days per week. Works extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Responds to emergency situations. Requires regular contact with the general public. Responds to citizens’ complaints. On-call 24 hours. Attends meetings and programs at various facilities.
Important Worker Characteristics:
- Excellent teammate
- Ability to lead a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Organized and strong ability to meet deadlines
- Strong Attention-to-detail
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to frequent change
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree or four years experience in one of the following fields: parks, recreation, education, business administration, physical education, communication, leisure services, or in area of required specialty; and
2. Three years of progressive professional experience working in a facility related to parks, recreation, education, business administration, physical education, communication, leisure services, or area of required specialty, including one year as a facility manager, program coordinator or supervisor; or
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience; and,
4. A valid operating license (i.e. county pool operator’s license, child care license, etc.) where appropriate.
5. A valid driver’s license may be required.
Supplemental Information
Classification Specification: Recreation/Enterprise Facility Manager II (3472)
- Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
- Considerable knowledge of pool circulation, filtration, sanitation and chemistry; State and County’s safety and health regulations for aquatic facilities; supervision; Lifeguard/CPR/AED/First Aid; principals of management
- Skills in operation of pool pump room equipment and ability to do minor pool repairs.
- Ability to solve complex problems involving many variables; read and interpret technical report; prepare correspondence, communicate effectively with the public and staff; organize work efficiently; provide courteous customer service; make sound decisions and handle several tasks simultaneously; and act swiftly and affectively in an emergency.
- Holidays, nights, and weekend work is required.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. We will do what we can to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at 301-495-4525 to request accommodation.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2023 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
- Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) – Plan E excludes FOP members.
Plan: Employee Contribution
Plan C: 9%* of base salary (FOP members only) – *9.5% Effective 4/1/2023
Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
- Deferred Compensation MissionSquare 457 plan (Optional)
- Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan – (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) – (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) – (20%)
- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
- Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $2,850
- Dependent Care Account – Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
- Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
- Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
- Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Supplemental – 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
- Spouse/Dependent Combination – $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
- Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
- Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
- Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs
- Annual: 15 days per year
- Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
- Sick: 15 days per year
- Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Legal Services Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission’s Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.