Job Abstract

Do you have leadership or program management experience with athletic fields or sports complexes and are passionate about outdoor sports? Arlington County Government is seeking an Athletic Field Maintenance Supervisor in the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR).

This Supervisor will be responsible for the operational aspects of Arlington's 108 + athletic fields, including the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and the maintenance of Athletic facilities for the Parks and Natural Resources Division. This position will also be a core member of the division management team responsible for developing, managing, and supervising the services provided. Additionally, the Supervisor will work with commissions/committees, volunteer organizations, citizen groups, and other County agencies to address athletic field management and maintenance needs, including grass and synthetic fields.

Specific Duties include:

• Determining priorities and departmental strategic plans, including implementing divisional programs and maintenance goals and policies;
• Responding to the needs of the community, by using outreach, comprehensive research and analysis methodologies;
• Training staff on County & Departmental policies and procedures, including ensuring the accuracy and daily use of the automated work order system;
• Preparing reports, letters, proposals, policies, contracts, and bid specifications;
• Responding to requests, including County Board grams, County Manager queries, civic associations, affiliate sports groups, Arlington Public Schools, departmental and county wide personnel, and resolving citizen's concerns, complaints and inquiries;
• Participating on task forces and planning groups, including County/Citizen workgroups, inter-departmental task forces, and affiliate groups;
• Coordinating personnel resources, including assessing sports and recreation needs by utilizing a variety of evaluative and assessment tools;
• Serving as interagency liaison with community groups, civic associations, Arlington Public Schools personnel, and volunteer groups to identify, coordinate and utilize related services;
• Managing contracts, and budgets, including researching, identifying, and soliciting additional sources of funding or income; and
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

• Strong communication skills and experience with presentations and preparing reports;
• Conflict resolution experience and working with a diverse staff and community; and
• Technical skills to read and understand landscape plans, blue prints, and engineering plans as they relate to athletic field design, impacts and preservation.

Minimum:

• High School Diploma/equivalent or Graduation from Vocational School; and
• Three (3) years of trades work providing leadership to other trades workers and/or managing trades projects.

• Certified Pesticide Applicator in category 3A or 3B;
• Program management/administration of athletic fields, turf management, natural resources, or landscaping programs;
• Leading athletic field/facilities, Park & Recreation Administration or Management related planning/policy initiatives;
• Collaborating with diverse stakeholders and partners, such as inter-departmental staff, developers, volunteer organizations and the public; and
• Cartegraph or similar inventory systems.

Work may be performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions or indoors depending on the work assignment.

Employee will be required to operate a County vehicle to perform assigned duties at other Arlington locations. Applicant must possess or obtain by time of appointment a valid driver's license. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of the applicant's driving record. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. with some flexibility. Employee must be available for callback and holdover in emergency situations, some weekend and evening hours will be required.

The official job title is Trades Manager/Leader II.

For more information on Arlington County’s generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.

Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment.

Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email pers@arlingtonva.us.