Assistant Director - Open Space, Parks, and Golf
- Salary: $172,890-$259,334 USD Annually
- Salary Top:$259,334
- Apply By: May 25, 2025
- Full Time
- Forestry
- Grounds and Landscaping Services
- Parks and Recreation
- Project Management
- Management
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Summary
Are you a skilled manager who is able to successfully manage multiple projects to completion? Do you place emphasis on staff development, relationship building, and being an engaged mentor and coach? If this describes you, and you have a sense of humor and enjoy coming to work, Palo Alto is looking for you! Apply today!!
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Job Description
Palo Alto, known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley,” is a vibrant city that seamlessly blends tradition and innovation. Home to 69,700 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs, it offers an extraordinary place to live and work. As the global center of technology and innovation, Palo Alto hosts the corporate headquarters of many world-class companies and research facilities and boasts a top-ranked public school system, beautiful residential neighborhoods, and vibrant shopping and retail districts, making it a truly exceptional community.
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Job Requirements
The City seeks a proven leader to guide the team to the next level of excellence. The ideal candidate will have experience with contracts and budgets, collaboration, consensus building, and engaging with internal and external partners. They will possess outstanding written and oral presentation skills. Successful candidates will have a BA and eight years of experience overseeing parks and natural open spaces, including maintenance, capital improvement projects, golf course management, and community service or related experience, including five years at a management level.
The annual salary range is $172,890 - $259,334 with a robust benefit plan that includes generous contributions to health insurance, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, childcare assistance, and employees may apply to send their children to the award-winning Palo Alto Unified District Schools.
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Special Instructions
Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.
Please submit your compelling cover letter and resume (including month/year of employment) via our website:
Peckham & McKenney
Resumes acknowledged within two business days. Call Roberta Greathouse toll-free (866) 912-1919 or by cell (831) 998-3194 for more information. A detailed brochure is available at www.peckhamandmckenney.com.
The filing deadline is May 25, 2025.
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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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