Salary: $57,357.00 – $101,584.00 Annually
Location : Upper Marlboro, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 10784
Department: PGC Parks and Recreation
Division: Facility Services Division
Opening Date: 10/18/2023
Closing Date: 11/20/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
The Maryland National Capital Park & Planning Commission is an award-winning organization with over 5,000 employees that administers over 52,000 acres of stream valley parks, large regional parks, neighborhood parks, and park-school recreation areas throughout Montgomery and Prince George’s counties.
Our Department of Parks & Recreation has the overall responsibility for planning, supervising, and coordinating all park/recreation facilities and services throughout Prince George’s County. The Maintenance & Development Division (M&D) is the largest Division within this Department and is composed of five major work areas: Fleet Management, Buildings and structures (Trade Shops), Horticulture and Forestry (Roads & Grounds), Major Maintenance & Inspection and the Administrative section. The mission of M&D is to provide professional, high-quality maintenance and maintenance support services for all parks and recreation facilities and to support the diverse work programs of the Parks & Recreation Department in Prince George’s County and its customers.
The Landscape Supervisor position is located in the Southern Area Landscape section of the Horticulture & Forestry (H&F) Section, which provides landscape horticulture throughout the park system. The Incumbent will be responsible for applying a full knowledge of landscape and plant management in the supervision of work crews responsible for maintenance and landscape. Plans landscape maintenance projects; schedules, assigns, and evaluates work of crews. Surveys parks, gardens, and other Commission facilities to determine major landscape needs. Assists supervisor in the design of gardens and landscape areas. Reviews planting plans and selects plants. Estimates materials and equipment supplies needed. Monitors unit’s budget and work program of staff and makes recommendations to supervisor for areas of responsibility.
Examples of Important Duties
Supervises landscape maintenance crews engaged in maintaining parks, gardens, and other landscaped areas.
Plans, schedules, assigns work, evaluates work, and counsels staff on improving performance.
Plans and directs the implementation of major landscape programs for a geographical area.
Surveys parks, gardens, and other Commission facilities to determine major landscaping needs and recommends maintenance and capital improvement projects to be accomplished.
Assists landscape architects in the design of gardens and landscaped areas.
Estimates materials, equipment, supplies, and other resources needed. Monitors inspects, and approves work of contractors performing work.
Installs and designs botanical displays for Commission facilities, review planting plans, selects plants, and designs layout of seasonal outdoor gardens and indoor plant displays.
Implements tree care programs, such as pruning, de-staking, mulching, and weeding.
Plans, coordinates and directs grading, seeding, sodding, and wildflower meadow installation and maintenance. Implements reforestation and habitat restoration projects.
Maintains records, files, inventory, real property, fleet vehicles, equipment, tools, supplies, and materials pertinent to areas of responsibility.
Prepares routine and technical reports and correspondence.
Manages unit’s budget and prepares annual budget requests for areas of responsibility.
Controls expenditures in accordance with the approved budget.
Obtains price quotes and Initiates purchases of supplies and materials.
Prepares purchase requests and requests for proposals, and bid specifications, and oversees and approves the work of contractors.
Must Have A Maryland State Pesticide Applicator’s License Within Six (6) Months
of Employment
Must be certified by the Maryland Department of Agriculture as a Certified Fertilizer Applicator within six (6) months of employment.
(Work Hours are 6:30 – 3:15 pm)
Salary ($57, 357.00 – $101, 584.00)
Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, arboriculture, forestry, or related field; and
2. Three years of progressively responsible professional experience in landscaping or closely related field, to include one year in a supervisory role and one year as a registered pesticide applicator; or
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience.
4. Valid driver’s license.
5. A Maryland State Pesticide applicator’s license must be obtained within six months of employment.
Supplemental Information
Classification Specification: Landscape Supervisor II (4465)
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. We will do what we can to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at 301-495-4525 to request accommodation.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2023 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
- Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) – Plan E excludes FOP members.
Plan: Employee Contribution
Plan C: 9%* of base salary (FOP members only) – *9.5% Effective 4/1/2023
Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
- Deferred Compensation MissionSquare 457 plan (Optional)
- Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
Health Insurance Plans (FOP Members Pay 23% for Medical, Prescription and Dental and same as all other employees for Vision.) All other employees pay percentage below.
- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan – (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) – (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) – (20%)
- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
- Medical Account – Maximum annual contribution: $2,850
- Dependent Care Account – Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
- Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
- Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
- Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Supplemental – 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
- Spouse/Dependent Combination – $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
- Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
- Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
- Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs
- Annual: 15 days per year
- Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
- Sick: 15 days per year
- Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Legal Services Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission’s Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.