Playground Safety Inspector, Program Coordinator (NCS) - Baltimore City Recreation and Parks
Core
Plans and coordinates the City of Baltimore's Playground Safety Program, overseeing inspections, repairs, procurement, and community engagement for public parks.
Role type
Program Coordinator / Safety Inspector
Builds
Safe, compliant public playgrounds and fitness equipment across Baltimore City parks and recreational centers.
Domain
Municipal Parks & Recreation / Public Safety Infrastructure
Required skills
Program planning and coordination, playground safety standards and inspection protocols, procurement and contract management, budget creation and grant proposal writing, crew supervision and training, stakeholder and community relations, project management, technical writing, data tracking and inventory management
Preferred skills
Landscape planting and hardscape design knowledge, nature play space design, capital development planning
Technologies
Common business software, government cost estimation tools, procurement tracking systems
Responsibilities
Conduct frequent inspections and yearly audits of playground conditions; coordinate repairs and renovations; manage procurement of equipment and supplies; create and recommend program budgets; supervise maintenance crews; represent the department in community communications; advocate for process improvements.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on program management