Historic & Cultural Resources Program Manager-(Recreation Services Supervisor) Recreation and Parks

POSITION SUMMARY / CLASS DESCRIPTION

Howard County :

Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

Howard County Government :

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation sustainability and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the 2025 Howard County Government received a record-breaking 85 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents improve existing programs upgrade working conditions and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.

What are we looking for

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations

What youll like most about working at Howard County Government :

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented diverse and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical retirement and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team youll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY :

This position manages supervises coordinates and participates in the County-wide programs and activities of the Historic and Cultural Resources Section within the Natural and Historic Resources Division. This includes facility operations of historic sites including the Patapsco Female Institute Ellicott City B&O Station Museum Ellicott City Firehouse Museum Ellicott City Colored School Restored and several other sites. This position also directs and supervises the sections archeology projects and programs and oversees all historic research for sites managed by the Department.

STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE :

$36.49 - $39.89

$75903 - $82990

CLASS DESCRIPTION :

Performs intermediate professional level recreation services work which may include supervision under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes the management and supervision of recreation and parks programs classes and events and can also include the management of large facilities. This oversight can be in a functional area of expertise facility or geographic area. Serves as Department liaison with community groups; partnerships grants and sponsors; coordinating activities of contingent staff contractors and volunteers; supervising lower level full time and highly specialized part-time staff; and preparing computerized payroll and comprehensive program brochure and promotional data and planning reports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Supervises directly and indirectly full-time and part-time staff and volunteers of the Historic and Cultural Resources Section. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree and two (2) years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger handle or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

LANGUAGE SKILLS MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY :

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY :

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS

Possession of a valid drivers license. License must remain valid as long as individual is employed in this class.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

TO APPLY : You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening background screening and reference checks.

At time of application please submit a copy of any college degree coursework licenses or certifications that you have referenced on your who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( ) or World Education Services : International Credential Evaluation ( County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard Countyis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital status military service sexual orientation gender identity / expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at . Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Senior Care,Public Relations,Customer Service,Physical Education,Taleo,Employee Evaluation,Records Management,Facilities Management,Contract Management,Recreational Therapy,Supervising Experience,Word Processing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 75903 - 146160