Description The position is responsible for the management and oversight of the operations, maintenance, and stewardship of Arapahoe County open spaces, parks, trails, and designated heritage areas (referred to below as open space properties).

Duties * Provides leadership and supervision over open space properties, supervisors, and staff ensuring adherence to County policies, procedures, and operational standards. Supports team building, team culture, and the hiring, evaluation, and professional development of assigned e * Manages the operation and maintenance of open space properties which includes setting vision and goals, developing / implementing maintenance standards and property management plans, and establishing operational strategies / tactics to support staff. * Effectively collaborates with County partners on regional trail management, coordination, operation, and public safety throughout Arapahoe County. * Collaborates with Open Spaces Department staff and interagency partners on the development and implementation of site master plans, capital improvement plans, operational management plans, resource management plans, and recreational programming and visitor management. * Creates and presents annual reports and budget proposals to management regarding operational staffing, asset and equipment needs, project budgets, life cycle replacements, and property management expenditures. * Creates and builds effective interdepartmental, interagency, and contractual business relationships to support proactive operations, maintenance, and stewardship of open space properties and assets. * Oversees visitor use and compliance with Departmental, County, and local rules, regulations, and public safety laws. Partners with County Sheriff's Office and emergency management operations. * Leads the implementation of the Department's snow removal program, flood / wildland fire mitigation programs, and public safety programs. Serves as a liaison to the Sheriff's Office of Emergency Management supporting county wide emergency management planning and response. * Supports initiatives that implement the findings in the Arapahoe County Open Space Master Plan (June 2021). * Supports the planning, management, and operation of Department sponsored events to include the annual County Fair, Shareback Ceremony, and various public events as assigned. Requirements Skills, Abilities and Competencies: * Excellent leadership, operations management, and property management skills supporting a strong collaborative team who provide visitors with safe and exceptional experiences while efficiently and effectively operating public properties. * Provides strong leadership through establishing clear directions; sets stretching goals; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with team members regarding their work and associated results; brings together staff in a team approach while bringing out the best in people. * Strong knowledge of open space / parks / trails management, facility management, visitor services management, operations administration, and asset management. Ability to provide effective leadership of diverse and dynami * Responds to changing circumstances by being collaborative and altering behavior to better fit different situations; consistently exhibits optimism and energy; learns new skills, performs work in different ways; successfully works with new colleagues; professionally deals with personal discomfort in a changing work environment; willing to be flexible; remains calm in stressful situations. * Identifies opportunities and takes action to build strategic and collaborative relationships within assigned staff team, within the Open Spaces Department and with other County Departments as well as with outside organizations to quickly achieve business goals. * Excellent visitor/public service skills with an emphasis on effective written and verbal communication. Strong focus on meeting the visitor/public needs. Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with visitors, County staff, contractors, public, and citizen committees.

Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG):

Accountability Accessibility Inclusivity Integrity

Education and Experience: * Bachelor's Degree. * Five (5) + years of relevant experience in open space, parks, trails, agriculture, or landscape management. * At least 3 years of supervisory / management experience; or * An equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience: * Bachelor's Degree in parks / recreation, outdoor recreation, natural resources, environmental science, agriculture, or related field. * Certification and/or technical training in parks / recreation, natural areas, agriculture, or landscape management from industry trade organization(s) * Advanced experience, training, and certifications in functional areas associated with the operations and maintenance of open spaces, parks, landscapes, agricultural areas, and trails highly desirable. * Qualified Supervisors Pesticide License from the Colorado Department of Agriculture.

An equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job may be considered.All candidates are encouraged to