Director of Recreation and Parks - Maryland Line, United States - City of Rockville

Description

Salary: $132, $218,441.00 Annually

Location : MD 20850, MD

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:

Department: Department of Recreation and Parks

Division: Recreation and Parks Administration and Support

Opening Date: 04/11/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary

RECRUITMENT BROCHURE -

This position is open until filled. The first review of resumes will begin on May 22, 2024.

About the City of Rockville
The City of Rockville operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The Mayor and Council service as the legislative body and are responsible for developing policy and establishing the vision, and goals, for the city. The city manager, appointed by the Mayor and Council, makes recommendations to the Mayor and Council, and is responsible for day-to-day management of city operations. The Mayor and Council also appoints and directs the work of the City Attorney and City Clerk/Director of Council Operations.

The City of Rockville has eight (08) operating departments which include: Community Planning and Development Services, Finance, Housing and Community Development, Human Resources, Information Technology, Police, Public Works, and Recreation and Parks.

The city operates with a well-defined set of financial policies, including a requirement for a minimum General Fund balance of 20 percent and maintains an AAA bond rating. The city also has a well-developed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) which annually funds programs for a range of projects in the areas including recreation and parks, transportation, utilities, stormwater management, and general government improvements. Rockville's adopted 2024 CIP includes funding of $72.8 million to address 47 projects.

The city has 641.1 full time equivalent positions. The city's FY2024 adopted operating and capital budget totals $157.2 million.

About the Community
Rockville, population 67,000, is Maryland's fourth largest city, comprising 13.5 square miles. It is located 15 miles northwest of the nation's capital along the I-270 corridor. Rockville has been rated among the best places to live in America. The city serves as the County seat of Montgomery County and is regarded as one of America's leading small cities for work, for play and for life. It is the vibrant, diverse, business-friendly home to some of the most prominent biomedical and technology companies and is adjacent to the nation's capital, Washington, D.C.

Gorgeous parks, within a 10-minute walk of every residence, and active recreation centers contribute to the quality of life prized by Rockville residents promoting participation by people of all ages in diverse, interesting, and high quality recreational and leisure opportunities. Rockville takes great pride in its more than 1,000 acres of parkland within 67 parks. The city owns or maintains an award-winning senior center, swim and fitness center, mansion, performing arts theatre, nature center, three community centers and provides the community with thousands of recreation programs and services as well as special and community events for all ages and abilities. Rockville residents are actively engaged in the community and have high expectations of recreation and parks services.

Rockville is a city that remembers and reveres its roots, its commitment to citizen-centric public service, to the planet and to the connectivity of its neighborhoods and residents. Rockville is a place one can truly and proudly call "my hometown." It is a place that looks and feels like home, where people and government work to maintain the intimacy and warmth that "hometown" connotes. A place where, despite our differences, neighbors know and care about each other and the community they share.

About the Department
The Department's mission is to nurture community connections.

The Department of Recreation and Parks promotes participation for all Rockville residents in diverse, interesting, and high quality recreational and leisure opportunities in safe, modern, and well-maintained parks and facilities. The department nurtures community connections and makes lifelong memories by providing high quality recreational and educational programming and facilities for Rockville residents and non-residents of all ages. The department administers the city's diverse array of recreation opportunities, including youth and adult sports, health and wellness activities, special events, teen programs, afterschool programs, specialty classes, and summer camps, among many other offerings. It also delivers programs, services, and provides recreation fund scholarship resources, for eligible youth and families, reduced price facility memberships, and youth development initiatives.

The department has responsibility for the stewardship, maintenance, and management of all city facilities, trees, and over 1,000 acres of parkland, landscaping in rights-of-way, and open spaces and manages all city community and specialty centers.

The City of Rockville Recreation and Parks department developed a to guide future planning for the city's recreation and parks.

The department has received recognition by the International Festivals and Events Association; National Recreation and Parks Association; National Youth Sports Coaches Association; Maryland Recreation and Parks Association; International Society of Arboriculture; Arbor Day Foundation; and Professional Grounds Management Society.

About the Position
The City of Rockville, Maryland is recruiting a progressive Recreation and Parks leader. The Director of Recreation and Parks is responsible for providing leadership, program, and policy direction on all aspects of the city's recreation and parks activities.

The Director of Recreation and Parks oversees all aspects of management and operations focused on:

• Arts and Culture
• Camps and Childcare
• Recreation Programs
• Special Events
• Recreation Centers
• Parks and Open Space
• City Facilities Maintenance
• City Tree Care
• Youth and Adult Sports
• Senior Center
• Swim and Fitness Center
• Croydon Creek Nature Center
• Glenview Mansion
• F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre

This position reports to the City Manager and is a member of the City's senior leadership team. The department has a staff of 132 full-time staff and 90 temporary FTEs representing hundreds of seasonal hires and an FY2024 operating budget of $29.4 million.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategically, work collaboratively, and be responsive to the community and Mayor and Council.
• Demonstrate leadership through strategic direction setting for department programs and services; development of effective partnerships that advance the work of the department; and supporting employees through coaching and mentoring.
• Full responsibility for department oversight of all programs and services, including budget development and management; contracts and grants management; and personnel actions.
• Establish and implement a strategic workplan to identify and address short-term and long-term goals for parks, recreation and facility management.
• Oversee the administration of recreation and parks programs and activities, ensuring equitable access, fiscal compliance, and programmatic integrity.
• Advise the Mayor and Council, City Manager and other City leadership on all aspects of recreation and parks programs and activities and their implications on the city and its residents.
• Establish and foster professional working relationships with private, county and state agency officials to plan, fund and coordinate programs and services for City residents.

Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational development.
• Knowledge of the principles of effective leadership of a diverse workforce.
• Knowledge of budgeting, cost estimating, and fiscal management principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of recreation program design and implementation.
• Knowledge of the principles of park development and maintenance
• Knowledge of the principles of facility operations and maintenance.

Customer Experience

• Values the importance of community engagement.
• Understands the tenets of effective community engagement.
• Includes the customers' voice in decision-making.

Operational Excellence

• Vision for short-range and long-term planning.
• Effective and decisive operational management skills.
• Creates a collaborative work environment.
• Maintains high standards for operational and fiscal accountability.

Leadership

• Passion for developing staff through coaching and mentoring.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Effective, clear and consistent communication.
• Creates an environment of trust and value driven leadership.

Relationship Building

• Develops and nurtures professional relationships with key stakeholders.
• Creates a work environment that promotes innovation, collaboration, inclusiveness and openness.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Understands and applies the values of diversity, equity and inclusion in policy and program development and program implementation.

Education and Experience
Education: A bachelor's degree in Recreation Management, Recreation and Parks Management, Sport Management, Leisure Studies, or related field.

A master's degree in Recreation Management, Recreation and Parks Management, Sport Management, Leisure Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Social Sciences is preferred.

Experience: Seven (08) years of experience working in senior level recreation and parks management with at least three years supervisory experience.

Must possess or be able to obtain a driver's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $132,293 - $218,441 The City offers a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and vision insurance, group life and long-term disability insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, paid vacation and sick leave, and participation in the Rockville Employees Retirement System.

Application and Selection Process
Interested individuals should submit a resume, cover letter and three (03) professional references to (we will send the posting link shortly)

This position is open until filled. The first review of resumes will begin on May 22, 2024.

Questions
Please contact Susan Seling, Director of Human Resources, at or with any questions.

The City of Rockville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce (EOE).

Summary of Employee Benefits

The following is a brief summary of the major benefits provided to new full-time, regular employees. Part-time, regular employees working more than 20 hours per week may be entitled to these benefits on a pro-rated basis in accordance with Rockville City Laws and personnel policies and procedures. Benefits are not available to temporary employees. Details about benefits and costs for full-time and part-time employees are available by calling the Human Resources Department at

Group Insurance Plans

Health Insurance
Participation is available in one of a number of types of health plans. The City contributes toward each plan. Participation is optional. Detailed information about each plan and the associated cost is available through the Human Resources Department.
Employees may participate in one of the following plans: Aetna HMO $30/$40, Aetna HMO $30/40 Deductible, Aetna HMO Health Reimbursement Account, Aetna Point of Service, Kaiser Permanente HMO, or Kaiser Permanente Point of Service. Start date of coverage is the date of hire or the first of the following month.
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Kaiser Permanente
Rockville Group: HMO)
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Dental Plan
Employees may join the City's dental program and receive dental benefits in addition to any such benefits provided by the group health plans. The City contributes a portion of the cost of each employee's dental coverage. If dental coverage is waived, the City's contribution is reallocated toward the employee's health plan cost. Start date of coverage is the first of the month following date of hire.Guardian Dental
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Vision Insurance
City of Rockville is offers a vision plan with VSP. Members will have a $130 allowance (in-network) for lenses/frames or contacts. Go to to locate a participating provider. VSP members get a 20% savings on additional glasses and sunglasses, including lens enhancements, from any VSP provider within 12 months of your last WellVision Exam. Ask your provider about Laser Vision Correction discounts as well.
Group Life Insurance
The City provides life insurance equal to one and one-half times an employee's base salary. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit. Employees have the option of purchasing additional supplemental life insurance coverage for self, spouse and dependent child(ren). New employees joining within their first 30 days will not be required to provide evidence of insurability.

Leave

Annual Leave
Annual leave ranges from 16 to 23 days per year depending upon the length of service with the City. Leave may be used as it is accrued with the permission of the employee's supervisor. Annual leave is paid at termination after completing six (6) months of service. An employee normally accrues annual leave in the following manner:

Months of Service
Monthly Vacation Accrual in Hours
(37.5 hrs/wk)/(40 hrs/wk)

1-24 Months
10.00 / 10.40

25-60 Months
11.53 / 12.40

61-96 Months
13.08 / 14.00

97+ Months
14.23 / 15.20

Holidays
Administrative and Police employees generally receive the following eleven (11) holidays per year.

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Friday
Christmas Day

The City also observes all days of general and congressional elections throughout the State of Maryland. This holiday falls on even numbered years. Union employees and certain other employees may receive different holidays in accordance with the terms of a contractual agreement.

Sick Leave
Sick leave is earned monthly at the rate of 1.25 days per completed month of service. There is no waiting period for using earned sick leave nor is there a limit to the amount of earned sick leave that may be used in connection with any legitimate illness.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Dependent Care FSA
The Dependent Care FSA allows employees to set aside up to $5,000 on a pre-tax basis for eligible dependent care expenses. Prior to the beginning of each calendar year, employees estimate the amount of these eligible expenses and agree to have this amount deducted from their annual salary on a bi-weekly basis. Employees avoid paying federal, state, and Social Security taxes on the total amount of their deferral. When expenses are incurred, employees submit a receipt and are reimbursed from their account. A detailed description of the plan is available in the Human Resources Department.

Medical FSA
The Medical Care FSA allows employees to set aside up to $3,200 on a pre-tax basis for eligible health care expenses. Prior to the beginning of each calendar year, employees estimate the amount of these expenses and agree to have that amount deducted from their annual salary on a bi-weekly basis. Employees avoid paying federal, state, and Social Security taxes on the total amount of their deferral. An employee may use a FSA debit card to pay for eligible expenses, or may submit receipts when expenses are incurred in order to be reimbursed from their account. A detailed description of the plan is available in the Human Resources Department.

Pre-tax Deductions for Health Insurance
Through Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code, pre-tax payroll deductions may be made for the City's health and dental insurance premiums. Pre-tax deductions allow employees to avoid paying Federal, State, and F.I.C.A. taxes on the amounts of these payroll deducted premiums.

Wex Benefits
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Retirement Programs

Retirement Plan
The City's retirement plans consist of a Defined Benefit and a Defined Contribution portion. Administrative and Union employees may contribute between one (1) and five (5) percent of their base salary, on a pre-tax basis, to the defined contribution portion. The deferral election is made at the time of employment and may not be changed. Therefore, employees are advised to give considerable thought to their decision of what percent to contribute. The City will make a matching contribution of 50 cents for each dollar contributed. A minimum of one (1) percent participation is mandatory.
Employees have different investment fund options in which to direct contributions. The investment direction may be changed biweekly. Vesting in the Defined Contribution portion occurs at the beginning of the 3rd year. Normal retirement is age 60 or 65 depending on date of hire.
The Defined Benefit portion of the retirement plan is based on a percentage of average annual salary multiplied by length of credited service. Administrative employees are required to make a mandatory one (1) percent contribution to the Defined Benefit portion of the plan. Vesting occurs after ten (10) years.
Police Officers contribute 8.5 percent of their earnings on a pre-tax basis to a defined benefit pension plan. Normal retirement for police officers is permitted at the earlier of age 60 or after 25 years of service, regardless of age. Benefits at retirement are based on a percentage of final average earnings multiplied by length of credited service.Retirement Plan Administrator:

Lincoln Financial
Retirement Plan
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Deferred Compensation (457) Plan
The deferred compensation plan is designed specifically for City employees, and makes it possible to defer income and the payment of income taxes on the deferred investment. The plan is not meant for short-term savings or investment purposes as monies deferred are generally not available until termination or retirement.
Employees may defer the lesser of 25 percent of base salary or a minimum of $10.00 per pay up to the current IRS limit on a pre-tax basis.

Roth 457
The Roth 457 is a supplemental retirement plan which is funded through employee contributions only. Employees are eligible to enroll from the date of hire. Contributions are taxed but earnings grow tax free.
Lincoln Financial
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Social Security
Regular employees receive employer contributions to Social Security (also known as FICA). Social Security benefits are available in accordance with Federal law.
For more information about benefits, contact the Human Resources Department at

Credit Union
Employees may participate in the Sky Point Federal Credit Union, conveniently located at Courthouse Square in Rockville. This credit union also participates in Family Service Center with shared branches available throughout the metropolitan area. Services include savings and checking accounts, loans, payroll deduction, and direct deposit.

Sky Point Federal Credit Union
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Legal Resources
Through Legal Resources, participating employees and their eligible family members can get free advice, consultation, and courtroom representation for common legal services.
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Employee Assistance Program
The City provides free, confidential counseling, assessment, and referral services to help employees deal with personal problems. Trained, certified employee assistance counselors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is also available for family members who are eligible health insurance plan dependents.

BHS EAP
24 hour Assistance Line
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Long-term Disability Programs
The City's Income Protection Plan provides long-term disability benefits for both on and off the job injuries or illnesses. Coverage for off the job injuries or illnesses is provided after one year of employment with the City. Details are available from the Human Resources Department.

College Savings Plans
College America is a 529 college savings plan that can help you build a nest egg for college. These plans, named after a section of the tax code, were created by Congress to offer significant tax advantages to those who invest for higher education. Details are available from the Human Resources Department.