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Location : Prince William County, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number: 202610598
Department: PARKS & RECREATION
Division: Planning & Project Management
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: D62
Hiring Salary: $121,071.97 - $142,437.61
Introduction
Make your mark as the Assistant Director for Planning and Capital Projects for one of metro-DC's largest, most diverse park systems!
The Prince William County, Virginia Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) is seeking a proven leader to oversee park planning and capital project functions for a 5,400-acre park system that serves nearly half a million residents and is poised for significant growth over the next 15 years. If you are looking to apply your full leadership potential to heighten the quality of life for a burgeoning community located just 25 miles outside of the Nation's Capital, rooted in cultural diversity and natural beauty, then apply today! In addition to working for a top-50 employer in Virginia, the position comes with unparalleled benefits including health and dental coverage, enrollment in the Virginia Retirement System, a defined contributions plan with County match, 11 paid holidays, 4 personal leave days, and generous training and professional development support.
About This Role:
The Assistant Director for Planning and Capital Projects oversees long-term planning for parks, facilities, and trails. The position also directs Capital Improvement Program in close coordination with the Department of Transportation and Capital Construction-a new centralized project delivery model that scales resources and standardizes process across all county agencies. DPR manages most deferred maintenance and small expansionary projects in-house. Specifically, the position assigns and prioritizes projects and assignments, assures deadlines are met, monitors budgets, prepares reports, mentors and develops staff, coordinates with internal agencies, upholds communication standards, determines appropriate actions related to project schedule and/or budget deviations, facilitates meetings, presents to advisory and elected bodies, conducts business planning, ensures work is in alignment with organizational strategic objectives, reviews projects and programs for effectiveness in meeting their objectives, and coordinates program work with external agencies to increase program effectiveness.
This career-defining position requires a team player with excellent communication skills who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about customer service and achieving the highest standards of park design and planning. The successful candidate will be a natural problem solver, politically astute, deadline-driven, detail-oriented, adaptable, and driven by excellence. The Assistant Director serves as a member of the Department's Executive Team, which establishes strategic direction for the Department, engages the workforce, and drives home the County's leadership-at-all-levels philosophy. The position reports to the Director of Parks & Recreation.
About the Division:
The Planning and Capital Project Division is responsible for effectuating the systemwide Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Comprehensive Plan goals through the following functions: long-range planning, park, facility, and trail master planning and schematic design, engineering and construction management for small-scale projects (mainly deferred maintenance improvements), asset tracking, mapping, rezoning reviews, and entitlement negotiations. The Division has a $3.5 million operating budget and 14 full-time employees, many with professional licenses. The Division works closely with the newly formed Department of Transportation Capital Construction, which has responsibility for the engineering and construction of large-scale park, facility, and trail projects. The Division has 2 branches: short and long-range planning and capital projects. The Division liaises with the Parks and Recreation Commission and Trails and Blueways Council advisory bodies appointed by the Board of County Supervisors.
About the Department
DPR is an accredited agency with a mission to create recreational and cultural experiences for a more vibrant community and envisions itself as a lead collaborator in delivering holistic solutions for community transformation. The Department has an operating budget of $63 million, plus a $60 million capital improvement project budget and 460 full-time equivalent employees. DPR is part of the Health, Wellbeing, and Environmental Sustainability quadrant within the larger Prince William County organization with a collective goal to make government easier to navigate, more responsive, and more resident-focused.
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 8 years of progressively responsible management experience in local government planning and/or capital project management.
Preferences:

• 10 years of progressively responsible management experience in local government planning and/or capital project management, including 6 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with direct oversight of a $50 million+ Capital Improvement Program budget
• Experience leading systemwide master plans and comprehensive plans
• Experience leading park and trail master plans
• Demonstrated political acumen
• Experience facilitating public meetings, presenting to elected bodies, and liaising with advisory bodies
• Strong financial management and accountability of multiple funding sources, such as capital funds, cyclical maintenance funds, revenue generated funds, federal or state grants, donations, and gifts in kind
• Experience negotiating with land acquisitions (easements and fee simple) and the settlement process
• Experience writing and administering state and federal grants
• Experience with public procurement process, including oversight of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs), contracts, and claim resolutions in partnership with other departments
• Knowledge of land use principles
• Experience working for an accredited agency

• Experience reviewing rezoning applications and entitlement negotiations

• Licensed design professional
• Certified Project Management Professional
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE)

Special Requirements:
The Department of Parks & Recreation conducts DMV record checks on all licensed employees and criminal background checks on all hires 18 years and older. Fingerprinting may be required. A valid driver's license is required.
Work Schedule:
37.5 HPW; some evening and weekend work is required
Hiring Salary Range:
$121,071.97 - $142,437.61
We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for additional information.
NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click for the class description.
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

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By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

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This position requires a High School Diploma or G.E.D. Please select your highest level of completed education.

• Master's Degree or higher in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field
• Master's Degree or higher in an unrelated field
• Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Engineering, Public Administration, or a related field
• Bachelor's Degree in an unrelated field
• Associates degree
• High School/ GED
• None

03
This position requires 8 years of progressively responsible management experience in local government planning and/or capital project management. Please select how many years of experience you have.

• 9 or more years
• 8 years
• 5 - 7 years
• 1 - 4 years
• No experience

04
How many years of supervisory experience do have in short and long-range planning for local government with two or more direct reports?

• 6 or more years
• 3 - 5 years
• 1 - 2 years
• No supervisory experience with two or more direct reports

05
How many years of supervisory experience do have in capital project management functions for local government with two or more direct reports?

• 6 or more years
• 3 - 5 years
• 1 - 2 years
• No supervisory experience with two or more direct reports

06
Please select all documents in which you have played a lead role in developing. Select all that apply.

• Comprehensive Plan for Parks and Recreation
• Systemwide Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Trails Master Plan
• Site Master Plan
• Design Standards
• None of the above

07
Please select all that apply:

• Experience negotiating with land acquisitions (easements and fee simple) and the settlement process
• Experience writing and administering state and federal grants
• Experience with public procurement process, including oversight of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs), contracts, and claim resolutions in partnership with other departments
• Experience working with advisory bodies
• Experience reviewing rezoning applications and entitlement negotiations
• Experience facilitating public meetings
• Experience presenting to elected bodies
• None of the above

08
What size Capital Improvement Program have you been responsible for directly overseeing?

• $50-$100M
• $25-$50M
• $10-$25M
• $0-$10M

09
Please describe your level of professional experience demonstrating political acumen, including effectively navigating sensitive situations, working with elected officials, community stakeholders, or executive leadership

• Extensive experience
• Moderate experience
• Limited experience
• No experience

10
Please describe your level of knowledge and experience with land use principles

• Extensive knowledge and experience
• Moderate knowledge and experience
• Basic knowledge and limited experience
• No knowledge or experience

11
Please quantify your professional experience managing and maintaining accountability for multiple funding sources, such as capital funds, cyclical maintenance funds, revenue-generated funds, federal or state grants, donations, or gifts in kind

• 6 years or more of experience
• 3-5 years of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• No experience

12
Do you have experience working for a CAPRA accredited agency?

• Yes
• No

13
Please select the licenses you hold. Check all that apply.

• Licensed Engineer
• Licensed Architect or Landscape Architect
• None of the above

14
Please select the certifications you hold. Check all that apply.

• Certified Project Management Professional
• Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
• Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE)
• None of the above

Required Question