Project Manager (Park Management Specialist I)

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking Project Manager (Park Management Specialist I) to be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine Rec Centers, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

Under the supervision of the division director, provides general management and project support to the Park Services Division through a variety of planning, analysis, data management, budget, and financial analysis. Conducts regular and ongoing project management actions, including developing project plans, leading strategic initiatives, forming and managing project teams, and implementing key priorities across the division. Conducts business development initiatives and manages annual project development process. Oversees and manages the Park Service's Customer Experience and Customer Service programs. As the support analyst for the division director, the individual in this position will work with sites and branch managers on customer service issues, working on solutions and developing responses. Flexible worksite/hours to include a varied schedule of days, evenings, and weekend work. The Park Authority fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity in backgrounds and beliefs that strengthen innovative practices essential to achieving our vision of inspiring a passion for parks, healthy lifestyles, and stewardship by providing a sustainable, dynamic, and inclusive park system to support the thriving Fairfax County community.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Develops long-range goals and strategic plans;
• Prepares annual operating objectives and monitors progress toward these objectives;
• Serves as a member of the division management team and interdivisional teams;
• Reviews program budget expenditures and budget requests;
• Prepares and submits a consolidated budget to the appropriate approving authority;
• Develops management indicators for budget development and evaluation of organizational performance to goals;
• Develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures and implements or recommends changes;
• Ensures that all data necessary for the functioning and management of the organization is stored and retrievable;
• Supervises, evaluates, and counsels subordinate personnel and provides for training and career development;
• Analyzes programs' use patterns and performance to goals, reports the results thereof and recommends improvements and changes;
• Evaluates suggestions for new programs and improvements to existing programs;
• Prepares periodic reports concerning organizational activities and accomplishments

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of the assigned specialty area within parks and recreation;
• Knowledge of the principles and methods of organization and management;
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration;
• Ability to plan and coordinate the work of subordinate personnel;
• Ability to supervise, evaluate and counsel employees;
• Ability to analyze programs and evaluate their performance against established objectives;
• Ability to prepare clear, concise financial and administrative reports;
• Ability to evaluate, refine and consolidate budget requests;
• Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software and peripheral equipment;
• Ability to work effectively in a group of both peers and subordinates;
• Ability to keep abreast of new developments in the field;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in recreation and park management or other pertinent related field; Plus, four years of experience in work related to parks or recreation, including responsible administrative/managerial experience, preferably in the applicable functional area.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with various business intelligence software and reporting tools such as Microsoft Power BI
• Experience developing workplans in Excel or other software tools
• Experience with managing large scale projects
• Experience working in program/registration systems
• Strong communication and outreach experience

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.