Parks Operation Manager

Albemarle County

Parks Operation Manager overseeing maintenance operations for the Department of Parks & Recreation. Managing budgets, projects, and personnel to ensure a positive environment.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeCharlottesville • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $86,615 - $95,732 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs complex administration and technical expertise in directing activities of the maintenance division to promote and foster a positive, safe, and inclusive environment
Develops a comprehensive maintenance program, ensuring public safety and care of all park facilities
Responds to internal and external customer questions, needs and concerns related to department operation
Develops and administers the department's annual operating and Capital budgets; monitors expenditures in accordance with approved budgets
Coordinates, supervises, and communicates departmental responsibilities in collaboration with other departments during essential events
Manages County wide special events on park property, property leases agreements
Performs administrative and accounting duties, generates and submits reports and documentation
Serves as project manager for Capital Improvement Projects; prepares and maintains project records
Manages the work of private contractors and volunteer groups involved in park improvement projects; ensures compliance with all codes and policies
Schedules, coordinates, and documents monthly/quarterly water samples for all County owned private waterworks systems
Manages and documents safety inspection reports for all County and City/County jointly owned park facilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Parks Administration, Civil Engineering, Project Management, Forestry, Turf Management, Landscape Architecture or comparable education and experience
At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in the Parks and Recreation field, a minimum of 5 years at a supervisory level
Graduation from the NRPA Maintenance Management School and the NRPA Supervisor’s Management School (preferred)
Possess and maintain Virginia Commercial Pesticide Applicator license, categories 3A-3B (preferred)
Certified Playground Safety Inspector license (preferred)
Certified Fertilizer Applicator's License (preferred)
VA Commercial Driver's License Class A (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

12 paid holidays
Paid vacation and sick leave
Health insurance options with employer contribution
Employer-paid life insurance
VRS retirement
Continuing education/training opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

budget managementproject managementadministrative dutiesaccountingsafety inspectionwater samplingmaintenance program developmentcontractor managementcompliance managementreport generation

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationcustomer servicesupervisory skillsorganizational skillsleadershipproblem-solvinginclusivity promotionevent managementsafety awareness

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeVirginia Commercial Pesticide Applicator licenseCertified Playground Safety Inspector licenseCertified Fertilizer Applicator's LicenseVA Commercial Driver's License Class A