Precinct One’s Mission
Precinct One is committed to becoming a national model for delivering responsive public service that utilizes inclusive, innovative, and collaborative approaches to improve the quality of life, advance equality of opportunity, and promote the fair treatment of all people in Harris County.
What you will do at Precinct One
Harris County Precinct One is looking for a Park Area Manager!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- The successful candidate will be hands-on and responsible for park operations, maintenance, and administration to ensure park safety, cleanliness, and visitor satisfaction in the assigned area.
- Key responsibilities include developing planning goals, supervising staff, managing budgets, conducting inspections, and ensuring safety compliance.
- Additional duties involve park maintenance activities, developing procedures, managing supplies, training employees, and engaging in professional development.
- You will regularly inspect park grounds and facilities to assess the quality of maintenance and identify necessary repairs and improvements.
- You will routinely check the operating condition of equipment and vehicles and serve as the point person for regional safety and asset control of equipment and amenities.
- You will also be responsible for developing policies and procedures that enable and encourage optimum performance of people and resources as well as assist staff with opening and closing the parks.
- The successful candidate will also collaborate and assist the Regional Manager with the development of annual work plans and budgets, and employee relations including performance, morale, and coaching.
- Other duties: Performs all other duties as assigned.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email .
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
What you will bring to Precinct One
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Park and Resource Management, Recreation and Park Administration, Environmental Resources, Forestry, Arboriculture, or a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
Comparable years of experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Experience:
- Five (5) years of experience in park maintenance, including tasks such as landscaping, groundskeeping, facility repairs, and general upkeep of park areas.
- Five (5) years of experience leading or supervising the work of others.
- Proficiency in all Microsoft software applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to obtain the Certified Playground Safety Inspector Certificate within the given time frame.
- Skilled at operating commercial-grade landscaping equipment.
- Knowledge of natural resource conservation and public relations.
- Ability to coach and lead staff, as well as practice good budget management.
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
- Full-time | Regular
- Monday - Friday
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- Will generally perform duties in an office, though sometimes at external event locations.
- Occasional travel within Harris County.
What You Get in Return:
You will be surrounded by coworkers who bring their best daily. Passionate people who want to make a difference in the communities Precinct One serves and Harris County as a whole. Harris County employees receive a competitive salary plus medical, dental and vision insurance at no cost to the employee after the first two months of full-time continued employment. Vacation, sick time and floating holidays allow our employees to recharge and balance work and personal time. Mandatory participation in our retirement program allows employees to save for retirement. Various other benefits and discounts lead to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.
About the Parks Department:
Mission – To enrich the lives of the residents of Harris County by inspiring visitors to learn, play, and to connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in safe and welcoming natural and public places.
How to apply:
If this job sounds interesting, you meet the required qualifications and you can see yourself working for Precinct One, we invite you to apply.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.