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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Arlington County's Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking an experienced and motivated Facilities and Construction Supervisor to lead the maintenance, repair, and construction of park infrastructure throughout Arlington's park system. This position oversees daily facilities maintenance and construction operations, supporting the Division's network of parks, playgrounds, spraygrounds, athletic facilities, and other public amenities. This position supervises two (2) direct reports and provides leadership to skilled trades teams performing electrical, plumbing, masonry, carpentry, welding, fencing, lighting, small engine repair, and athletic court maintenance. They will also serve as the Division's technical lead for park construction projects, partnering with planning, engineering, contractors, and operations staff to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
Responsibilities
Major Job Duties:

• Overseeing the operations, maintenance, repair, and improvement of park facilities and infrastructure, including restrooms, playgrounds, spraygrounds, pavilions, athletic courts, lighting systems, fencing, and other park amenities;
• Planning, prioritizing, and coordinating maintenance activities by developing work schedules, assigning tasks through Cartegraph, and monitoring operational performance to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery;
• Managing operating and non-operating budgets, responding to internal and external inquiries, and monitoring key performance metrics to support effective division operations;
• Leading park construction and capital improvement projects by reviewing construction documents, coordinating with engineers, architects, contractors, and County staff, and overseeing project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and implementation;
• Conducting site inspections to ensure construction and maintenance activities comply with applicable standards, specifications, and safety requirements;
• Supervising staff and providing operational leadership for skilled trades personnel performing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, welding, fencing, lighting, and other maintenance and construction activities;
• Establishing work priorities, managing staff performance, and promoting a culture of safety, customer service, teamwork, and continuous improvement;
• Overseeing the inspection, maintenance, repair, replacement, and lifecycle management of Arlington County's playgrounds and spraygrounds to ensure compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements;
• Assisting with emergency response planning, weather-related operations, and snow and ice control activities affecting park facilities and infrastructure; and
  Performing other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing reports and delivering presentations to a variety of audiences. They will also have experience resolving conflicts and building effective working relationships with diverse staff, contractors, and community members. This candidate will also possess the technical ability to read and interpret landscape plans, blueprints, and engineering drawings related to park facilities, construction projects, and infrastructure improvements.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent; and
• At least three (3) years of trades work that includes responsibility for providing leadership to other trades workers and/or managing trades projects within the facility and construction management field.

Desirable Qualifications: Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• Experience managing parks, recreation facilities, municipal infrastructure, or capital construction projects, including supervising staff, contractors, or construction crews;
• Experience in one or more skilled trades or maintenance disciplines, such as construction management, electrical systems, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, welding, athletic facility maintenance, or playground and park infrastructure maintenance;
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans, specifications, and as-built drawings;
• Knowledge of playground, sprayground, and athletic field or court lighting systems, with experience using asset and maintenance management systems preferred; and/or
• Professional certifications related to facilities management, construction management, playground safety, or the building trades.

Special Requirements
Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Driver's License: Applicant must possess, or obtain by time of appointment, a valid driver's license, and must provide or authorize Arlington County to obtain a copy of official driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon favorable review of the applicant's driving record. The employee MUST maintain a driving record in good standing at all times during employment. Alternatively, the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite.
Work Environment: Includes exposure to drafts, noise, dust, grease, and dirt with extended periods of sitting, bending, and lifting light to very heavy objects and equipment, weighing up to 50 pounds. The employee in this position performs duties in all weather- related situations.
Please complete each section of the application including the supplemental questions. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not write "see resume" as a response to the questions.
Additional Information
Work Hours: 40hrs/week, Monday - Friday between 7:00am and 4:00pm with some flexibility. Employee must be available for callback and holdover in emergency situations, some weekend and evening hours will be required.
The official title of this position is: Trades Manager/Leader II
This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.
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