Park Services Specialist I

General Statement of Duties

Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, February 2, 2026.

Performs a wide variety of duties to prepare sites and facilities Countywide for events and activities sponsored by the Division of Recreation and Parks or other County agencies or officials; safely operates a wide variety of equipment to facilitate the care and maintenance of sites and facilities Countywide that are under the purview of the Division of Recreation and Parks; assists with the care and maintenance of parks and facilities Countywide; does related work as required. Most work is performed as part of a team with various other activities reliant on the safe and timely completion of assigned duties.

Essential Duties

May require: good working knowledge of a wide variety of hand and power tools as well as a wide variety of knots and riggings; basic working knowledge of tree, trail and landscaping maintenance; basic understanding of the handling of nuisance wildlife such as pests, bees, etc.; a safe driving record with the ability to safely operate County-owned vehicles. 

May require: good working knowledge of a wide variety of equipment, including heavy equipment, and power tools; ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches and oral instructions; good knowledge of safety rules/regulations and accident-prevention practices; skill in the safe operation and preventive maintenance of automotive and other equipment under all types of weather conditions; ability to estimate time and equipment, including any materials, as needed. 

Required of all: good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely; ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with County employees and public; basic computer skills with ability to use computer; requires the ability to read, interpret and adhere to complex instructions; requires the ability to create and maintain records; physical condition that will permit heavy lifting, loading, unloading, pushing, reaching, stooping, climbing ladders and working under adverse temperature and/or weather conditions; personal accountability including teamwork and establishing and maintaining positive relationships with the public and County employees; ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete assigned tasks safely and on time; excellent customer service skills; tact; and courtesy. Must be able to positively and appropriately represent the County in all interactions with the public. Requires ability to work a flexible schedule to set-up and breakdown event sites Countywide that may occur any day of the week, including weekends, and during various day and evening hours.

• Ability to work flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Overtime is frequently available during the busy spring and summer season.
• Perform tree care and trail maintenance safely in high-traffic areas within County parks.
• Collaborate with the Arborist to carry out specialized tree care and maintenance tasks.
• Work effectively in adverse weather conditions.
• Management landscape beds and install trees, shrubs, and other plant materials.
• Safely operate and maintain equipment such as chainsaws, chippers, and stump grinders.

Minimum Qualifications

High school education with some relevant work experience preferred; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional Information

Requires possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.  

May require possession of a Class A commercial driver's license (CDL) to operate equipment and vehicles, including vehicles with trailers.

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.