Assistant Park Manager

Assistant Park Manager

Salary

$55,823.32 - $90,433.53 Annually

Location

107 Centennial Street, Suite A, LaPlata, MD 20646, MD

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2026-00149

Department

RPT PARKS FT IND HEAD RL TRIL

Opening Date

06/18/2026

Closing Date

7/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
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Summary

The hiring salary for this position is $55,823.32 - $73,128.32 annually, commensurate with experience.

Charles County Governments Recreation, Parks and Tourism Department - Parks Division is seeking a dynamic Assistant Park Manager with daily park operations and maintenance at designated Park facilities. This position supervises and leads part time staff in the performance of park maintenance and athletic field preparation.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares and manages athletic fields for daily use and special events.
• Performs general park maintenance and cleanup.
• Assist with concessions operations including preparing orders, restock food, and monitors inventory.
• Prepares daily cash deposits, deposit reports, concession inventory reports and makes bank deposits.
• Assess, maintains, and repairs park equipment and prepares work request.
• Maintains playgrounds, athletic fields, facilities, trails, and other areas.
• Conducts park safety inspections and provides athletic field usage reports.
• Participates in hiring, training, and scheduling of part time staff.
• Serves for Park Manager as assigned.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma (GED). Four (4) years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Licenses or Certifications:

Must possess a valid drivers license.

Special Requirements/Qualifications:

Subject to work beyond the normal scheduled hours of work.

Subject to call back in emergencies.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION AND EMPLOYEES IN THIS POSITION ARE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of parks and grounds operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment used in the work.
• Ability to perform parks and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to use tools and equipment effectively.
• Ability to deal courteously with the public.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is regularly active with periods of heavy exertion. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 100 pounds; climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; bend, kneel, crouch and crawl; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; feel the size, shape, and temperature of items; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Principal duties of this job are performed in shop or field settings and outside.

Department/Division: Recreation, Parks & Tourism/Parks & Grounds

Pay Grade: 111

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Telework Eligible: No

Reports To: Park Manager

Supervises: Part-Time Personnel

Charles County Government

BENEFITS SUMMARY

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Health Insurance

Charles County Government PAYS 70% of cost: Blue Choice Advantage and HMO Open Access plans, including prescription and vision coverage. CareFirst and Delta for dental coverage.

Flexible Spending Account

Provides medical and dependent care options.

Supplemental Income Products

Accident Policy, Critical Illness Policy, and Hospital Indemnity Policy.

Long Term Disability Insurance

No charge to employee. The benefit pays 60% of salary at date of disability, up to $5,000/month.

Life Insurance

No charge to employees (valued at 1.5x the annual salary, not to exceed $250,000). Supplemental insurance and dependent life insurance are available for an additional cost. Term and whole life policies available.

Pension Plan (Defined Benefit Retirement Plan) 401(a) Plan - Must work minimum 37.5 hrs/week. Participation is mandatory.

Deferred Compensation Plan

457(b) Governmental Plan - Available to all employees, regardless of hours worked.

Employee Leave

• Charles County Government full-time employees earn annual, sick, and paid time off (PTO).
• The County currently recognizes 20 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Away from work programs like paid parental leave and FMLA are available to employees.

Transfer of Sick Leave

New hires may be eligible to receive credit for up to 400 hours of sick leave from their previous employer when they begin employment.

Work Schedules

• Most work weeks are 37.5 hrs, and some positions may offer the opportunity for flexible work schedules or allow telework.

Additional Fringe Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement for full-time employees upon completion of probation period
• Discounted, Onsite Childcare at a County Government facility.
• House Keys 4 Employee Program offers assistance to full-time employees who are first-time homebuyers.
• Free, Employee Wellness Programs
• Legal Resources (prepaid benefit)
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (free, short-term counseling)

Benefits eligibility is for employees who work 30 hours or more per week unless otherwise noted. Effective: March 1, 2026

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The hiring salary range for this position is $55,823.32 - $73,128.32 annually, commensurate with experience. Salary will be determined for the selected candidate based on related experience and other factors. Internal candidates selected for this position will receive a salary according to the county's promotional pay increase policy. Please confirm that you are acknowledging this is the hiring salary range for this position.

• I acknowledge this is the hiring salary range for this position.

02

Please describe your experience assisting in the operation of parks and grounds.

03

What types of grounds maintenance equipment can you operate? Please detail your experience with operating heavy equipment including trucks, trailers, tractors, etc. Also, detail your experience with grounds maintenance equipment including hand tools, chainsaws, etc.

04

If selected, you would be required to work some weekends, holidays and beyond the normal hours of work. Is this acceptable?

• Yes
• No

05

In order to work or volunteer with children or youth in Maryland, you must have a Federal and State Criminal Background Investigation and disclosure statements. This will be provided at no cost to you. Do you agree to submit to a background investigation?

06

The position you are applying for requires an acceptable driving record. The Charles County Government employee driving policy states that employees will be considered to have an acceptable driving record if ALL of the following statements are true: - I do not exceed a maximum of four (4) points on my driving record. - I do not have a suspended or revoked license. - I do not have a single motor vehicle violation, conviction, or plea of Nolo Contendere, or the acceptance of Probation Before Judgment (PBJ) involving the use of alcohol, illegal drugs, refusal to take an alcohol or drug test, or the misuse of legal over-the-counter medication for any of these violations. - I have not demonstrated a pattern of unsafe vehicle operation as evidenced by moving violations or single infraction of such severity (e.g., eluding a police officer; evading responsibility; failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, reckless driving, etc.). According to these guidelines, do you have an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

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For the top candidate selected for this position, the next steps in the hiring process will include verification of employment history and reference checking. We will contact your current employer and two additional professional references following a conditional offer. We will also conduct a background check, driver record check and physical exam, if applicable, and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening before a final offer is extended. Please confirm that you are acknowledging that if you are the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.

• I confirm that I am acknowledging that if I am the top candidate selected for this position, the steps described above will be taken during the hiring process.

08

Are you a federal employee recently affected by a layoff/reduction in force?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Charles County Government