Job 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 country. In 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 you'll 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, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To manage, supervise and coordinate the programs and activities of the Capitoline Center within the Department of Recreation and Parks.

STARTING SALARY HIRING RANGE:

$36.49 - $39.90

$75,903 - $82,900

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

(Text from the Howard County Classification Plan)

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

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Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.



Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels. Learns and performs all essential job functions accurately. Oversee the management and operation of a regional cultural center. Coordination of building scheduling with Department program staff, Howard County Arts Council staff, Asian American and Pacific Islander Commission (AAPI) staff, and other user groups. Coordination with the Bureau of Parks and Department of Facilities for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Supervision of full-time and contingent staff. Recruits, selects, trains, and evaluates contingent and benefited staff. Plans, schedules, and assigns work. Conducts performance appraisals for benefited staff. Facilitate ongoing cooperation and coordination with the Howard County Arts Council and AAPI, and liaison work with the local community. Some evening and weekend work is required. Manages the daily operation of the cultural center. Initiates and reviews inspection reports for facility maintenance. Works towards ensuring the safety and security of patrons and staff. Completes, reviews and submits incident, injury, accident, or other related reports to the Community Recreation Division Superintendent. Manages maintenance and repair issues with the appropriate contractor and communicates with Department program staff. Manages and coordinates operating budget. Completes fiscal and financial reports as required. Ensures staff compliance with Department and County policies for cost accounting, PDQ card, petty cash, and purchasing. Works with Department of Recreation and Parks Marketing Team, the Howard County Arts Council and AAPI, and the Public Information Office to develop marketing strategies for programs, events, and rentals. Coordinates and submits information for the Department's seasonal brochure. Prepares and submits Public Service Announcements. Coordinates all rentals and other agencies use of the building. Resolves all schedule conflicts. Maintains an active, working knowledge of recreation programs, trends, and needs. Some evening and weekend work is required. This position may be deemed as essential in an emergency at the discretion of the director. Responsible for identifying and applying good sustainability practices into all aspects of Department operations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises one (1) to three (3) supervisory and/or non-supervisory full-time and 20+ contingent employees in the Department of Recreation and Parks. Manages 20+ service provider contracts on an annual basis. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

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Bachelor's degree and two (2) years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of common recreational and social needs of the senior population. Considerable knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations, and techniques used in a comprehensive community recreation program. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel). Experience with an automated registration and membership system. Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred.

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 touch, 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 accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

LANGUAGE SKILLS, MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government 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.

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

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Possession of a valid driver's license. Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) certification preferred. First Aid, CPR and AED certified

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 application. Applicants 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 (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).


Howard 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 County is 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

HiringPreference@howardcountymd.gov

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Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.