Date Posted:

August 28, 2017

Salary:

$99,159 – $120,531 Annually

Description:

The Regional Parks Department manages the County’s renowned system of regional and community parks, from redwood forests to coastal prairies and beaches. These facilities host over 5 million visitors annually and include: three regional recreation areas, thirteen open space parks and preserves, four paved and four multi-use trails, seven community/neighborhood parks, nine river access parks, five campgrounds, and two marinas. It is the mission of Sonoma County Regional Parks to create healthy communities and contribute to the economic vitality of Sonoma County by acquiring, developing, managing, and maintaining parks and trails countywide. Sonoma County is a globally significant “hotspot” for biodiversity. Regional Parks is responsible for preserving irreplaceable natural and cultural resources, and offering opportunities for recreation and education to enhance the quality of life and well-being of residents and visitors to Sonoma County.

Qualifications:

The ideal Park Manager candidate will have personal and professional integrity, be highly organized, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, approach their work with enthusiasm, and demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service. This individual is a capable leader and manager of staff, who possesses a depth of supervisory and leadership experience that includes team building, coaching, and employee development. The ideal candidate will have budget and project management experience, along with an awareness of the many environmental, political, economic, and social variables that affect park and natural resource operations and management. Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess:
• Expertise in current natural resources management best practices, procedures, and regulations
• In-depth knowledge of parks, open space preserves, campgrounds, aquatic facilities, and their related maintenance
• Extensive experience overseeing public safety programs and staff to include park rangers who also function as peace officers, emergency medical technicians, and visitor service providers
• Experience with park design, park revenue models, and labor relations principles
• Demonstrated experience developing park business plans, and creating metrics to measure for success
• A proven capacity to maintain positive working relations with diverse communities and a diverse workforce

How to Apply:

For further information, minimum qualifications, & to apply, please visit: www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. EOE

Filing Deadline:

09/18/17