Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation - Baldwin County Commission

Salary: $49,004.80 - $80,308.80 Annually

Location : Various Locations, AL

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Parks and Recreation - Baldwin County Commission

Division: Parks

Opening Date: 08/27/2025

Closing Date: 9/17/2025 11:59 PM Central

Position Description

Responsible for directing the activities of the Parks crew. Work involves supervision of several types of heavy equipment operation as well as journeyman and unskilled labor activities. Perform detailed planning of projects including construction sequences and procedures, required material, quantity and sources, and operating costs. Helps oversee maintenance of all county parks and facilities.

This position requires driving as an essential function of the position. For Baldwin County driving requirements, please see the following link: . Successful applicants must be at least 20 years old, insurable by the County's insurance carrier, pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check and will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and physical.

Essential Job Functions

Supervision

• Supervise daily work routines of park crews; monitor work-in progress; make the spot corrections when necessary.
• Inspect finished work for compliance with specifications.
• Make sure all construction/parks materials are up to standard.
• Record material used, progress achieved, and total costs.

Planning and Coordinating

• Plan and schedule projects and other objectives to be accomplished.
• Develop a budget.
• Assign work to subordinates.
• Plan for necessary maintenance and repairs for equipment; orders parts, supplies, fuel, etc., as required.
• Projects cost of projects.

Miscellaneous

• Perform various duties including operation of equipment and manual labor as required in emergencies or other critical situations.

Education and Experience

• Possess a valid driver's license with CDL, and be insurable by the County's insurance standards.
• Five (5) years experience in related field.

Other Characteristics

• Willing to work non-standard hours as necessary.
• Willing to attend meetings and other work activities.
• Willing to attend training seminars.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Verbal skills to explain procedure and work methods, counsel with subordinates, and make oral reports to county personnel.
• Skills to perform basic arithmetic functions.
• Writing skills to fill out data reports and write various construction plans and procedures.
• Reading skills to understand maps, blueprints, manuals, etc.
• Skills in planning and scheduling.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health requirements.

Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff's Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, disability, citizenship or veteran status in employment. It is the intent of the Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff's Office to guarantee equal opportunity to allow disabled employees a bias-free work environment. Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation in compliance with the ADA. Recruitment and selection processes will grant equal opportunity for employment to qualified applicants and will not discriminate on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request during the application, testing, and interview process.

The Baldwin County Commission offers a wide range of employee benefits, please visit the following link for more information:

01

Do you possess a valid driver's license with CDL, and be insurable by the County's insurance standards?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have five (5) years experience in related field?

• Yes
• No

03

What types of heavy equipment have you operated?

04

Do you have any experience with Budgets?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you supervised multiple crew leaders at once?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you willing to work non-standard hours as necessary?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you willing to attend meetings and other work activities?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you willing to attend training seminars?

• Yes
• No

Required Question