Assistant Parks Director
Assistant Parks Director
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ABOUT THE POSITION
The Riverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace District is seeking an Assistant Parks Director.
The Assistant Parks Director serves as a key member of the Districts executive team acting on behalf of the Parks Director as needed and providing leadership across one or more bureaus that may include parks and resources business operations or planning and development. This role involves direct oversight of at least one division or unit within the District guiding the planning acquisition and management of Districtowned and managed properties. The Assistant Parks Director plays a critical role in strategic master and site planning efforts recommending improvements to enhance efficiency and maximize public use. They participate in budget preparation ensuring equitable distribution of resources for park recreation and educational site management. Additionally this position fosters positive relationships with the Board of Supervisors County Executive Office and other stakeholders representing the District in public meetings advisory groups and regional organizations. Responsibilities also include conducting studies preparing reports evaluating policies and ordinances for improvement and overseeing staff performance to ensure operational effectiveness.Competitive candidates will have strong analytical and problemsolving skills public engagement experience and certifications such as Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in parks planning parks construction management and parks operational development with at least six years of supervisory experience within a government agency. A masters degree in a relevant field is strongly preferred. Additionally experience in achieving Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) Accreditation is highly desirable.
This class has been designated AtWill by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with the provisions provided under Article 6 Section 601E 2 of the County Management Resolution and serves at the pleasure of the Parks Director/General Manager Parks.
This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3 Section 311 of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position manage other employees or programs and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.
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* Salary range listed is effective on 4/17/25.
Meet the Team!
TheRiverside County Regional Park and OpenSpace Districtis a nationally accredited agency who strives to be the regional leader in improving lives through people parks places and programs. Their mission is to acquire protect develop manage and interpret for the inspiration use and enjoyment of all people a wellbalanced system of areas of outstanding scenic recreational and historic importance.EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Oversee designated bureaus/divisions and ensure equitable resource distribution for parks recreational and educational site management.
Assist in budget preparation and ensure efficient financial oversight.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with the Board of Supervisors County Executive Office and other stakeholders.
Represent the District on various committees organizations and associations; act as liaison for the District in contact with other departments governmental agencies and community groups in matters related to the establishment maintenance and improvement of district services and programs.
Conduct studies prepare reports and present findings to the public and stakeholders.
Review staff performance manage workflow and report progress or issues to leadership.
Evaluate and recommend updates to ordinances policies and procedures to meet evolving District needs.
Facilitate the coordination of activities with other County departments and partners or affected agencies.
Participate in the preparation of the Districts annual budget; ensure appropriate distribution of resources and manage expenditures within the approved budget; recommend changes in organizational structure and personnel staffing to meet business needs.
Direct the development of activities to promote park and facility usage; assist in planning and directing future development of existing and potential park areas and guide the preparation of specific plans and specifications for the development and use of additional park facilities.
Prepare or supervise the preparation of a variety of complex fiscal operational and management correspondence and reports; conduct studies to identify assess evaluate existing and proposed services and implement changes to meet identified needs and priorities.
Make broad policy decisions for the program/business work that is performed and develop or update District policies and procedures.
Recommend program improvements and develop specific plans for implementing these needs; assist in defining program goals and objectives and participate in the development of program plans and procedures to ensure effective program implementation.
Review the performance of subordinate bureau chiefs managers and supervisors by inspection and review of work sites records and reports; keep the Parks Director informed of any incidents or problems and status of work in progress.
Provide administrative services for commissions committees foundations and cooperative groups as needed or assigned.
Establish and review training safety and enforcement programs to ensure safe operations and the protection of employees and patrons.
Administer parks reservation programs; monitor concession operations resolve problems and ensure concessionaire compliance with terms of contract.
Make recommendations for hiring promoting disciplining and terminating personnel.Lead community engagement efforts for programs services and projects including making presentations to the public commissions committees and the Board of Directors/Supervisors as needed; serve as the public information officer for the District as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree preferably with a major in planning landscape architecture public or business administration management environmental studies history natural sciences forestry recreation or a closely related field to the assignment. A masters degree in recreation environmental science organizational leadership public or business administration is preferred. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to two years of the required education on the basis of one year of fulltime experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.
Experience: Six years of administrative management or supervisory in a government agency in the area of recreation community
services community program planning park management planning development or facility operations which
must have included highlevel independent action and decision skills.
Knowledge of: Principles of personnel administration supervision and employee development; principles of budget preparation and fiscal management; principles of management; public service program planning and service delivery techniques; program planning and evaluation techniques; revenue sources and requirements; equipment materials and methods used in park operations and maintenance.
Ability to: Plan coordinate and supervise the work of others; analyze administrative fiscal and personnel problems evaluate alternatives and devise workable solutions; identify and resolve departmental operational problems; coordinate the utilization of personnel equipment and other resources within the division; interpret and apply federal state and county laws regulations and policies of park operations and maintenance; prepare budget requests and costs and materials estimates; develop and prepare concise and logical oral and written reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Other Requirements:
License: A CADL is required for this position.
Possession of a Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) or Certified Park and Recreation Executive (CPRE) certificate issued by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is preferred.
Physical Abilities:
Ability to walk long distances in varying terrain (park site/project walks) or accomplish with the assistance of a vehicle. Sitting/standing for prolonged periods.
Physical Exposure:
Primarily indoor/office environment but some outdoor environment exposure including heat cold smells insects and animals.SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This position is open to all applicants.
Schedule: 9/80 with every other Friday off7:30 AM 5:30 PM. Recruiter Contact: For questions regarding this posting please contact Angela Tavaglione at or at.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member4 Form DD214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services NACES or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. AICE.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other nonjobrelated factors.PreEmployment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of preemployment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A preemployment physical examination and background check may be required.Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
