City of Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA, USA
Mar 11, 2024
Full Time
THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
The Parks & Recreation Department, led by a Director and one Assistant Director consists of 6 divisions: Administration, Aquatics, Special Events and Park Permitting, Youth Programs, and two Recreation Center Divisions (Demuth Park and Desert Highland Park). The department is responsible for a broad portfolio including 11 parks, 6 facilities, including a Skate Park and Swim Center, two Golf Courses, hiking trails, and supports year-round special events such as the weekly VillageFest street market, the annual Festival of Lights Parade and Veterans Day Parade. The department is poised to provide its services with a FY25 operating budget of $15.9 million and 43 FTE employees, plus 30 seasonal employees.
THE POSITION
The Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation is an executive, at-will position that reports to the Director of Parks & Recreation. The Assistant Director will supervise staff and work closely and strategically with the Director supporting diverse public-facing projects and programs to advance the mission of the highly regarded Department of Parks & Recreation. The Assistant Director shall have the professional poise to act as the Director in their absence and exercise a high-level of political acumen. Key responsibilities include preparation of reports and presentations detailing public placemaking strategies and objectives to build strong communities through people, parks, and programs; comprehensive park and public space planning; project management of capital improvement projects in parks and recreational facilities; and annual department budgeting and financial reporting.
The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and creative service-oriented leader that has high-level managerial or executive experience in the public sector; a proven track record of successfully delivering projects in public spaces; is a skilled communicator, able to deliver polished written products and visual presentations; and has a foundational understanding of municipal ordinances, codes, processes, and systems.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
The hiring range for the Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation is up to $143,916 dependent on qualifications. In addition, an excellent executive benefit package is provided including retirement through CalPERS. Classic CalPERS members are eligible for the 2% @ 60 formula with an employee contribution of 7%, while PEPRA members are eligible for the 2% @ 62 formula with an employee contribution of 8.75%.
In addition, employees work f our 10-hour days, working Monday-Thursday and must be willing and able to work various hours that may include early mornings, evenings, Fridays, weekends, and holidays.
Additional benefit information can be found in the recruitment brochure.