Parks and Facilities Manager

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on July 24, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on July 24, 2026.

 

 

Job Title:  Parks and Facilities Manager

 

 

Department: Recreation Services

 

 

External Hiring Range: $58,450.38 - $74,144.21

 

 

Compensation Grade: 3004

 

 

Posted Internally and Externally

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you ready to help launch one of Buncombe County’s newest and most exciting public parks?

We’re seeking a dynamic and skilled park operations leader to help open and steward Deaverview Mountain, a 342+ acre natural destination featuring hiking and biking trails, preserved view sheds, and landscapes protected by conservation easements.

This position plays a vital role in shaping the park’s daily operations, ensuring safe and thriving facilities, guiding ecological restoration and trail-building projects, and building strong community partnerships. If you’re passionate about environmental stewardship, outdoor recreation, and leading a team committed to exceptional public service, this is a rare opportunity to make a lasting impact from the ground up.

Purpose of the position:

The purpose of this position is to oversee the daily operations, maintenance, and safety of park physical and programmatic assets.

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire): Bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Management, Natural Resource Management, Public Administration, Landscape Management, Environmental Science, Facility Management, or a related field and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in park operations, facility management, grounds maintenance, recreation services, or a closely related field, including two (2) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional/Preferred Education, Training and/or Experience: Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI), or related professional certification preferred. Certification in First Aid and CPR, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire. Training related to OSHA safety standards and workplace safety requirements shall be completed within six (6) months of hire.

Physical Requirements: Work involves a combination of office and field activities. Duties require mobility sufficient to inspect facilities and amenities, traverse uneven terrain, operate standard office equipment and assigned tools, and occasionally move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Supervise park staff and service contracts; assign and direct work; enforce safety codes and compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures; administer personnel actions including recruitment, hiring, training, performance management, discipline, and leave administration; and prepare required reports and records
• Strategic and project management which includes the planning, directing and executing operations for park property, which includes supervising special projects such as trail building, ecological restoration, and facility upgrades.
• Manage the upkeep of pavilions, restrooms, playgrounds, viewing platforms, and other park amenities which may include trails, roadways, and open space.
• Establish and maintain contact and working relationships with community resources; work with community groups and volunteers to lead maintenance-related and programmatic volunteer events; oversee agreements with community groups and partners.
• Assist with budgeting, including capital improvement projects and renovations to enhance park infrastructure.
• Assists with the development of long-term plans for park development and resource allocation. Utilizes software to manage assets, registration for programs, and bookings for shelters and other park offerings.
• Ensure processes used in assigned program comply with approved program goals.
• Assist in evaluating fiscal and programmatic performance outcomes and ensure accurate and timely reporting and data-driven decision making; set goals and objectives for the team that align with the organization's vision and mission.
• Review and/or prepare periodic reports of program activities and make or recommend changes in program policies and procedures to resolve identifiable deficiencies.
• Assist in development of policies and procedures for the program, ensuring adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; advise subordinates of policy and procedure changes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles, practices, procedures and philosophies related to park operations, facility maintenance, grounds management, recreational amenities, public service delivery, and environmental stewardship.
• Ability to create a culture where information sharing, team-based resolutions, cross-training, and process improvements are encouraged, and staff are held accountable for goal achievement and results.
• Ability to proactively identify opportunities to improve park operations, maintenance practices, resource utilization, customer service, and administrative processes.
• Knowledge of ethical guidelines to the position as outlined by professional standards and federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, safety requirements, and County policies governing park operations and public facilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and experience using recreation management, work order, and asset management software. Ability to learn and adapt to changing technologies and collaborate with technical staff to implement systems supporting asset inventories, maintenance activities, and lifecycle planning.
• Skilled in solving problems analytically; maintaining accurate records, files and reports; coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously; communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Interpersonal and customer service skills sufficient to interact effectively with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, volunteers, community groups, elected officials, and the public; respond to inquiries and concerns; provide information; and receive and convey work direction.

 

 

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.