Date Posted:

June 21, 2019

Salary:

$97,905.60 – $146,868.80  Annually

Description:

The Parks & Recreation Director’s responsibilities include overall leadership and management of the Parks and Recreation Department, encompassing over 6,000 acres of parks and open space. Manage, plan, organize, direct and administer several regional, neighborhood, and community parks and county centers, fishing accesses, cemeteries, and other specialty locations. Plan, direct, and supervise work of full/part-time staff, manage the Department budgets, provide staff support to Boards, committees and commissions, facilitate the use of County parks; including reservoirs, public pools, camping and off-highway vehicle areas, coordinate assigned activities with other County Departments, outside organizations, and the general public.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Recreation, or closely related field; AND
Five (5) years of professional experience in park management, facility management, construction, recreation management, or related field including at least two (2) years in a responsible supervisory role. Note: Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or Recreation may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in Business or Public Administration, or Recreation; OR
Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) as granted by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

How to Apply:

Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made on your qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application.

Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stanislaus/jobs/2483721/director-of-parks-and-recreation?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Filing Deadline:

July 22, 2019