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Job Description
Parks and Open Space Director
County of Marin, California
Marin County is located in the hills northwest of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge and is home to an engaged community of 260,000. The County enjoys a diversified economic base, including a mix of insurance, medical, pharmaceutical, technology, financial, agriculture, and retail employers.
Marin is a desirable place to live and is known for its combination of rural and suburban lifestyles, entertainment and recreational activities, and mild, year-round climate. Marin’s youth are supported by a strong education system and higher education is offered by Marin Community College and Dominican University, and several other excellent institutions in the area. Marin includes the incorporated cities of Belvedere, Corte Madera, Fairfax, Larkspur, Mill Valley, Novato, Ross, San Anselmo, San Rafael, Sausalito, and Tiburon.
Marin’s location in the Bay Area is ideal with commutable distances to several neighboring counties. Within the County itself, and in less than an hour’s drive, residents can enjoy the majestic coastline, renowned county and state parks, access to the vineyards of Napa and Sonoma Counties, and the enjoyment of all that San Francisco offers. Marin offers outdoor enthusiasts a variety of activities including hiking, mountain biking, camping, golf, horseback riding, sail boarding, surfing, fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, etc.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and visionary who can develop and lead a highly effective team. They will bring good working knowledge of parks and open space planning and operations and effective leadership and management best practices. They will value collaboration, possess strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, be service oriented, results driven, and foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging principles. The Director will have a successful record of creating an excellent work environment and culture who understands the importance of relationships, effective communication, and employee development. To learn more about this dynamic county, please visit the County of Marin’s website at www.marincounty.gov and the Marin County Parks website at www.parks.marincounty.org.
The salary range for this outstanding opportunity is $220,625 - $243,245. Placement within this range is dependent upon qualifications.
Please submit your cover letter and resume (including month/year of employment) via our website:
Peckham & McKenney
Feel free to contact Maria Hurtado at (831) 247-7885 if you have any questions regarding this position or recruitment process.
Filing Deadline: November 14, 2024
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Job Requirements
see above
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Special Instructions
Please visit our website at www.peckhamandmckenney.com to apply for this opportunity.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Peckham & McKenney
Show moreWith over 50 years of combined experience in executive search, management and local government, Peckham & McKenney brings a high level of understanding and service to their clients and candidates.
Peckham & McKenney provides Executive Search and Consulting services to local government agencies throughout the Western United States and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA, with an office in Lake Tahoe and a presence in Denver, CO.
Peckham & McKenney was established on the premise that an executive search and consulting firm must be dedicated to providing its clients and candidates with professional service, as well as a personal, hands-on approach. Our business philosophy centers upon the understanding that this is a "people" oriented industry and that attention to others' needs is the key to providing excellent customer service. Not only are we committed to providing our clients with well-qualified candidates, but we also take pride in treating both clients and candidates with the utmost respect that they deserve.
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