Description
The Park Authority is seeking an innovative, collaborative and highly experienced individual to lead the Park Authority's Planning and Development Division. Reporting to the Park Authority's Deputy Director/Chief of Business, the Planning and Development Division Director provides leadership, direction and oversight to mission critical and cross agency functions for the Authority. The division director leads the division which has an annual capital budget of over $35 million. The division director also provides leadership, strategic direction and guidance to the division's 40 plus merit and limited term staff. Successful candidate must possess excellent communication skills, strong negotiation skills, and a depth of understanding related to the field of planning and development for park facilities and capital projects. This position organizes and directs the Park Authority's planning and development division and is responsible for administration of the agency's capital improvement program including park planning, development review, land acquisition, capital improvement project planning, design and construction project management, and energy management functions in support of the park system. This position is instrumental in maintaining ongoing productive relationships with county agencies, Board of Supervisor offices, partner agencies, county citizens and other individuals or groups that are park authority stakeholders. Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, this position provides overall guidance and direction to the work of the planning and development function, ensures safe, timely, efficient and economical delivery of park authority's capital improvement program, and prepares an annual work plan to inform the Park Authority Board on the implementation of the Capital Improvement Plan This position provides technical expertise to manage and resolves legal issues associated with park planning, land acquisition and use impacts, comprehensive planning, zoning processes, master planning, and other legal matters.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree appropriate to the functional area (recreation, park management, business administration, etc.); plus five years of administrative experience in the appropriate functional area.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a credit history check, a check of the Child Protective Services Registry, and a driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in an executive leadership role with at least 10 years of significant responsibility for one or more of the following: capital budget preparation, project management, land acquisition or planning. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks. Works well independently and with minimal direction; and works effectively both leading and as a participant on teams. Knowledge and experience with process improvement. Possession of a valid Virginia Professional Engineer or Registered Architect License.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sedentary with walking and lifting less than 5 pounds. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
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