Heritage Conservation Branch Manager (Park Management Specialist I)

Job Announcement

Join the park authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking a Heritage Conservation Branch Manager 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 with many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level. Under direction of the Stewardship and Planning Division Director, manages and administers the work of the Heritage Conservation Branch, with responsibilities for directing the operations of the restoration and exhibits group, historic properties rental services, enterprise sales, and enterprise support, fund raising, and marketing. As one of the Branch Managers, serves as member of the Division Senior Management team. Provides effective leadership, support and advocacy of the Division's annual plan and other division priorities. Provides technical support and management oversight on two specialized and multi-faceted division-wide programs: enterprise and fund administration and restorative maintenance program. Plans and coordinates the operations of the section including personnel management and staff development, project development, assignment, monitoring, and budgeting; development of branch annual workplans, maintenance plans, restoration, and exhibit group's overall annual project schedule.

Illustrative Duties

(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

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Employment Standards

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:

• Master's degree in Planning, Heritage Conservation, Archaeology, Architecture
• At least 5 years of supervisory experience working in local government.

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.