Park Development Superintendent

Posting Date

10/10/25

Application Deadline

10/17/25

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $79,000 - $97,500 annually
Full Range:$79,000 - $116,000 annually

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime
compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Parks and Recreation

About the Position

Are you a leader who excels in motivating teams through project completion? Are you a problem-solver dedicated to finding sustainable solutions for developing and protecting our beautiful parks and trails? Consider applying for our Park Development Superintendent position, where you will have the opportunity to make a difference every day in Maricopa County!

The Park Development Superintendent is a hands-on supervisor who provides professional and technical direction, leadership, and industry expertise. The focus is on facility and construction activities to design, procure, and develop parks, open spaces, trails, recreation facilities, and related infrastructure. The ideal candidate is passionate about providing outdoor recreation experiences for the public and protecting natural resources for future generations.

About Us

Welcome to the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department! From hiking on a barrier-free trail to horseback riding along a creek to testing your mountain biking skills and abilities on a competitive track, Maricopa County parks offer visitors the best of the Sonoran Desert. 

At approximately 120,042 acres of parkland and 872 miles of trails, Maricopa County is home to one of the largest regional park systems in the nation. Currently, there are twelve parks in Maricopa County's regional park system. Each is unique and offers its visitors a wide variety of recreational opportunities.

The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department oversees the Maricopa Trail, a 315-mile trail system encircling the valley and linking all regional parks. The department is staffed by a team of passionate employees, park hosts, and volunteers dedicated to providing park visitors with the best customer experience possible. Join us today!

Proud To Offer

• Work with a greater purpose
• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
• Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ

We Require

• Five years of experience in a Parks and Recreation agency and/or field working with related development projects
• Two years of supervisory experience
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Parks and Recreation, or a related field

We Also Value

• Three years of primary responsibility in park design, capital development, or major maintenance projects

Job Contributions

• Manages, supervises, and directs staff, consultants, architects, landscape architects, engineers, land surveyors, contractors, project managers, and volunteers involved in the renovation and construction of regional parks, trail systems, and other recreation facilities
• Develop Park development plans, technical reports from data collection, field investigation, detailed analysis, and provide recommendations based on findings
• Provides expertise on specialized matters concerning project design, engineering, and construction management
• Tracks and prepares project reports, coordinates audits, and reviews of work performed
• Implements projects from park master plans, coordinates development, landscape, and construction plans, including project scoping, criteria, specifications, and standards
• Coordinates and oversees the Department's 10-year capital improvement devel