Chief, Departmental Operations-Parks & Recreation
THE POSITION:
The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) of the County of San Diego is seeking applications and résumés
from exemplary qualified individuals for the South Chief of Parks Operations (official class title: Chief,
Departmental Operations). The selected candidate for this unclassified management position will be a
strategist and innovator who strives for continuous improvement and results. The position is responsible for
providing leadership and oversight to maintain park and recreation facilities and supervision of Parks Region
Managers, and staff assigned to DPR’s South Operations Division.
The South Operations Chief will be responsible for the operations and management of 4 direct reports and 60
full-time employees. This position manages 48 facilities including Waterfront Park, Tijuana River Valley
Regional Park, Spring Valley Community Center, and Sweetwater Regional Park. This position is also responsible
for overseeing 25 DPR Programmatic Lead Areas that include the Homeless Outreach Program, Playground
Safety, Professional Development, and the Safety Liaison/Coordinator.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
The ideal candidate for the South Chief of Parks Operations thrives in a fast-paced, high profile, and
demanding environment and possesses depth and breadth of experience in parks and recreational
operations and activities. The ideal candidate will possess a professional history that includes the
following:
• At least five years of management level experience within a public sector parks and recreation department
• Proven experience at a management level in enhancing and embracing an organizational culture that promotes a high degree of customer service
• Ability to practice a customer service-oriented management philosophy which transcends all levels of an
organization
• Ability to manage people by building and supporting mutually beneficial relationships with other organizations, associations, and community contacts
• Ability to provide accurate and complete information in a timely manner
• Ability to demonstrate organizational and political awareness of sensitive issues and understanding of multiple stakeholder needs to develop consensus on projects and programs, including working with boards
and commissions, community planning or sponsor groups, industry groups, community organizations, agency officials, and the public
• Skill in strategic thinking and anticipation of future consequences and trends while applying knowledge appropriately
• Ability to mentor, develop, and advocate for staff
• Demonstrates strong teamwork and collaboration skills and the ability to help others learn interpersonal skills
• Ability to convey information and ideas verbally and in writing in a transparent and articulate manner
• Ability to relate to a wide range of styles and personalities of staff and various stakeholders
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must possess the following:
Five years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the classification, which must include two years of management or supervision AND a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or certified equivalency for foreign studies;
OR a combination of experience and/or education as stated above.
Notes: A master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, may substitute for up to one year of required experience.
Qualifying experience will include CAO Staff Officer or Project Manager experience that involves leading
projects
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