Date Posted:

August 5, 2015

Salary: 

$141,052-$213,493

Description:

Leading the parks and recreation function of the largest county in the United States requires a unique individual, able to drive community access, conservation, and wellness activities in a geographic area that encompasses urban, suburban, rural, and wilderness spaces for the more than 10 million residents of the County of Los Angeles. It calls upon an individual with vision, creativity and confidence. The individual serving as Director of Parks and Recreation for the County needs to balance the recreational needs of a large and diverse population, and still be a preservation-oriented caretaker for future residents of the County.

County parks and recreational facilities range from majestic rock formations to the nation’s largest publicly owned golf course system, from the iconic Hollywood Bowl to swimming pools, from beautiful arboretums to neighborhood playgrounds. In each of the County’s facilities, the staff of the Parks and Recreation Department, under the administration and management of the Director, serve the wide variety of community members and their needs.

This position has full responsibility for planning, developing, operating, and maintaining a Countywide parks and recreation system, which includes regional park facilities and recreation programs for the entire County population; local park facilities, botanic gardens, recreation programs, and beautification projects for residents of unincorporated areas; and specified services to communities within the County which augment and enhance service in the total parks, recreation, and leisure field; as well as the Regional Park and Open Space District.

The ideal candidate will be a leader in the expanding access to residents, a careful steward of the public’s open spaces, and a participant with health leaders to offer safe and wholesome places for all. She or he will have a track record in community outreach, be creative and able to analyze community needs and interest, and formulating innovative recreation programs. The Director needs to assess and recommend services to contract, work with the Board of Supervisors in acquiring and maintaining locations and facilities, and work with local, state and federal agencies to maximize the recreational uses of the County’s parks system.

Qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities required in managing, or assisting in managing, an organization. Such management includes directing budget, personnel, fiscal, supply and other administrative functions, as well as the direction of line functions.

A California Class “C” driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
 
U.S. citizenship is required for appointment to this position.

How to Apply:

Highly qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter, comprehensive resume detailing their demonstrated experience and career accomplishments relevant to this position, verification of degrees, and current salary information. Submission should include the following:

-Candidate’s ability to meet the requirements as stated in the Qualifying Experience section of this recruitment announcement.

-For organizations and programs managed, the name of each employer, job title, size of organization’s budget, number and composition of personnel supervised, scope of management responsibilities, functions managed, and dates of employment.

Please submit resume packages to the following e-mail address: ExecutiveRecruitment@hr.lacounty.gov and indicate the position title of Director of Parks and Recreation in the subject line of your e-mail.

First consideration will be given to candidates who apply on or before
September 4, 2015. Confidential inquiries welcomed to:

LA TANYA HILL
County of Los Angeles
Department of Human Resources
Talent Solutions Division
500 W. Temple Street, Room 555
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213.974.2461
lhill@hr.lacounty.gov

This announcement may be downloaded from the County of
Los Angeles website at: http://hr.lacounty.gov

Filing Deadline:

Until position is filled.