Parks Operations Section Manager
King County
Pioneer Square, WA
Full-time
Management
Posted on January 26, 2023
Salary
$128,523.20 - $162,926.40 Annually
Location
Redmond, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Job Number
2023-17899
Division
Parks
Closing
2/14/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
King County Parks is seeking a Parks Operations Section Manager to become the leader of a growing team of approximately more than 200 full time and 200 temporary staff in the Operations Section. The role will direct the daily operations of the section and provide oversight for the proper maintenance of parks, trails, open space and other key programs and services throughout King County. The essential and vital work of the Operations Section supports the regional parks, trail systems, regional service programs and facilities, public grounds, as well as skilled trades and vegetation management. In addition to the services and operational functions described above, the Operations Section also contains several business units that support our community and provide essential services and connections, such as the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center, Marymoor Park, and the White Center Teen Program.
This is a unique opportunity to gain leadership skills and to make a tremendous impact on King County Parks & Recreation by leading and implementing strategies and projects that maintain present and future services for our customers. This role will interact with a wide variety of constituents, ranging from the operations employees to agency stakeholder and beyond.
If you are...
Who are we?
Be a part of King County Parks! King County Parks has evolved from 150 acres in 1938 to more than 32,000 acres. Today, our system consists of more than 205 parks, 175 miles of regional trails, and 250 miles of backcountry trails. Our mission is to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. We seek to cultivate strong relationships with community partners to enhance park amenities for all King County residents to enjoy today and for generations to come. Learn more at www.kingcounty.gov/parks .
And check us out on the socials at Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and Flickr .
Please Note: The salary range for this position is currently under review and may be revised in the future. Any salary changes during the recruitment process will be communicated to all applicants.
Job Duties
Required Qualifications:
A current Washington Driver License (or ability to obtain one upon hire), or alternative ability to travel in a timely manner to various locations including to sites which may not be served by public transportation.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
The work associated with this position will be predominantly performed onsite with teleworking as needed depending on the business needs of the division. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations . King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
Who is Eligible:
This position is open to all qualified applicants. King County and the Parks and Recreation Division values diverse perspectives and life experience and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application and Selection Process:
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, cover letter and resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.
Jessica Fuqua at jfuqua@kingcounty.gov or 206-848-0342.
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$128,523.20 - $162,926.40 Annually
Location
Redmond, WA
Job Type
Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week
Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Job Number
2023-17899
Division
Parks
Closing
2/14/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
King County Parks is seeking a Parks Operations Section Manager to become the leader of a growing team of approximately more than 200 full time and 200 temporary staff in the Operations Section. The role will direct the daily operations of the section and provide oversight for the proper maintenance of parks, trails, open space and other key programs and services throughout King County. The essential and vital work of the Operations Section supports the regional parks, trail systems, regional service programs and facilities, public grounds, as well as skilled trades and vegetation management. In addition to the services and operational functions described above, the Operations Section also contains several business units that support our community and provide essential services and connections, such as the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center, Marymoor Park, and the White Center Teen Program.
This is a unique opportunity to gain leadership skills and to make a tremendous impact on King County Parks & Recreation by leading and implementing strategies and projects that maintain present and future services for our customers. This role will interact with a wide variety of constituents, ranging from the operations employees to agency stakeholder and beyond.
If you are...
- Excited to become an effective leader who will motivate employees and drive large-scale strategies and projects to success,
- Passionate about applying equity and social justice principles to environmental work,
- Skilled at navigating interaction and communication with a wide variety of stakeholders, including elected officials, and
- Inspired by Parks' mission to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities,
Who are we?
Be a part of King County Parks! King County Parks has evolved from 150 acres in 1938 to more than 32,000 acres. Today, our system consists of more than 205 parks, 175 miles of regional trails, and 250 miles of backcountry trails. Our mission is to steward, enhance and acquire parks to inspire healthy communities. We seek to cultivate strong relationships with community partners to enhance park amenities for all King County residents to enjoy today and for generations to come. Learn more at www.kingcounty.gov/parks .
And check us out on the socials at Facebook , Twitter , Instagram and Flickr .
Please Note: The salary range for this position is currently under review and may be revised in the future. Any salary changes during the recruitment process will be communicated to all applicants.
Job Duties
- Provide daily oversight and effective management of the Parks Operations Section. Implement and promote goals, vision, workforce management, performance measures and standards, and strategies for the section.
- Provide management support, problem solving and conflict resolution to the operations team, including participation in collective bargaining and labor and employee relations processes.
- Develop, approve, and monitor annual work plan and budget for the section, including long and short-term planning and scheduling. Determine priorities for annual investments for park maintenance, recreation, and aquatics.
- Ensure that work in the section is accomplished effectively and efficiently; advise Division leadership of operational issues.
- Develop and effectively maintain relationships with department and division directors, senior managers, and other agency partner staff throughout the County.
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated, extensive leadership experience in parks operations roles and experience leading/working with a variety of staff.
- Management of open space systems ensuring public safety, public access, and ecological protection.
- Background in operations/maintenance of public lands and asset management as well as regional and backcountry trails.
- Background in land management and processes related to varied requests to use or alter custodial properties (Special Use Permits, agreements).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact in an effective and positive manner with employees, peers, supervisors, customers, County officials and union representatives.
- Experience with creating initiatives to develop, coach and mentor a diverse staff in a collaborative manner that focuses on employee engagement, good communication, and team building. Experience working in an organized labor environment.
- Experience with capital projects and operations coordination/cooperation.
- Knowledge and experience with applying equity and social justice principles in hiring, employee engagement, and development of programs and policies.
- Experience in habitat restoration practices or vegetation management.
- Experience in the effective adherence and enforcement of organizational policies and procedures.
- Familiarity with progressive discipline practices and skilled at providing employee performance feedback.
- Experience in working effectively with Human Resources to support recruitment, hiring, and organizational development.
- Experience working with volunteers and recreation and aquatics programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge or experience with aquatic facilities management and maintenance.
- Experience in backcountry trail construction and maintenance standards.
- Builds Effective Teams: Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
- Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
- Manages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
- Business Insight: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals.
- Being Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
- Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- Awareness and understanding of national best practice in operating and maintaining large, complex parks system.
A current Washington Driver License (or ability to obtain one upon hire), or alternative ability to travel in a timely manner to various locations including to sites which may not be served by public transportation.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
- Work Location: This position will report to Clise Mansion, Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA 98052 but will have frequent site visits to various Parks district locations within King County. This position may also telecommute on occasion, depending on the business needs of the division. This position will eventually report to the Central Maintenance Facility in Renton, WA once construction is completed.
- Work Hours: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week.
- FLSA Status: This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
- Union Representation: This position is not represented by a union.
- Working Conditions: This job requires the ability to work, travel to, and walk in internal and external work areas within the Parks system. Those work areas expose the selected individual to uneven slopes, surfaces, grades, and terrain in varying weather conditions, with or without accommodations.
The work associated with this position will be predominantly performed onsite with teleworking as needed depending on the business needs of the division. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations . King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
Who is Eligible:
This position is open to all qualified applicants. King County and the Parks and Recreation Division values diverse perspectives and life experience and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application and Selection Process:
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness including online application, cover letter and resume, and responsiveness to the list of qualifications, skills, and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. Applications without the following required materials may not be considered for this position.
- King County application
- Resume
- Cover Letter detailing your background and what you can bring to this position
- Responses to supplemental questions
Jessica Fuqua at jfuqua@kingcounty.gov or 206-848-0342.
Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles--we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.