Historic & Cultural Resources Program Manager-(Recreation Services Supervisor) Recreation and Parks

Howard County:

• 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 youll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position manages supervises coordinates and participates in the County-wide programs and activities of the Historic and Cultural Resources Section within the Natural and Historic Resources Division. This includes facility operations of historic sites including the Patapsco Female Institute Ellicott City B&O Station Museum Ellicott City Firehouse Museum Ellicott City Colored School Restored and several other sites. This position also directs and supervises the sections archeology projects and programs and oversees all historic research for sites managed by the Department.

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Directs and oversees the management operation programming and long-term planning of the County-owned historic sites and facilities.
• Directs and oversees operations for historic sites.
• Supervises and works closely with staff archeologists with project and program schedules and priorities.
• Directs and participates in exhibit design and creation both by in-house staff and contractors.
• Directs oversees and creates interpretation plans for all historic sites.
• Performs research related to historic sites to ensure sites are interpreted appropriately.

• Coordination of historic sites and facilities scheduling with Department program staff other user groups and the public.
• Initiates and coordinates with the Bureau of Parks Bureau of Facilities and the Departments Historic Conservation crew for maintenance issues.
• Directs coordinates and sets priorities for staff related to historic research collections management and oversite of the sections archive.
• Recruits selects trains and evaluates full time contingent benefited and volunteer staff.
• Plans schedules assigns and coordinates work assignments. Conducts performance appraisals for benefited staff.

• Works and cooperates with co-workers and supervisors at all levels.
• Coordinates with the Park Planning Section on capital project needs for historic sites maintenance and renovations.

• Facilitates ongoing cooperation and coordination with local agencies historic museums and historians.
• 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 Natural and Historic Resources Division Superintendent.
• Develops manages and coordinates operating budgets and makes recommendations for budget requests. Complete fiscal and financial reports as required.
• Ensures staff compliance with Department and County policies for cost accounting PDQ card and purchasing.
• Works with Department of Recreation and Parks Marketing Team and the Public Information Office to develop marketing strategies for programs events and rentals.
• Coordinates and oversees information for the Departments seasonal brochure and program fliers.
• Prepares and submits Public Service Announcements.
• Coordinates all rentals of the Department historic sites and facilities this includes support for the Shakespeare in the Ruins event.
• Maintains an active working knowledge of culturalheritage tourism program trends and needs.
• Responsible for identifying and applying good sustainability practices into all aspects of Department operations.
• This position may be deemed as essential in an emergency at the discretion of the director.
• This position requires a flexible schedule as Historic and Cultural activities are frequently held on weekends evenings in addition to regular day-time hours. Some evening and weekend work is required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises directly and indirectly full-time and part-time staff and volunteers of the Historic and Cultural Resources Section. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Bachelors degree and two (2) years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Possession of a valid Drivers License
• First Aid CPR and AED certified
• Historic and Cultural Resources Programing and interpretation Experience
• Familiar with archeology concepts
• Understanding of artifact and archival conservation and preservation techniques
• Facility Management and operations experience
• Proficient in Windows Excel Word and PowerPoint

• Experience with an automated registration and membership system.

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 finger handle or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

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 enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

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

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts interest commissions proportions percentages area circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

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.

Possession of a valid drivers license. License must remain valid as long as individual is employed in this class.

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 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 () or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( 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 Countyis 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 statusmilitary 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 .Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.