Parks and Public Facilities Director

The City of Richland is a dynamic city built on a foundation of leading technology, extensive natural resources, diverse recreational amenities, and a supportive business climate. The City is safe, vibrant, and family-friendly. The community you'll want to call 'home'.

Our staff are committed to providing and protecting the high quality of life found in the City. All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Richland's core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City. The values of Teamwork, Integrity, and Excellence promote and maintain a high level of morale and productivity, and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across all functions.

Under the direction of the Deputy City Manager, the Parks & Public Facilities Directororganizes, plans, and directs all activities, operations, and personnel of the Parks & Public Facilities Department. This position has 5 direct reports: Recreation Manager, Library Manager, Parks and Facilities Supervisor, Contracts Administrator, and Administrative Assistant II. The department employs approximately 60 regular full & part time employees, and another 65+ on a seasonal basis.

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Special Requirements

• Valid driver's license.

Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree with coursework in landscape architecture, public administration, city planning, civil engineering or related field and six (6) or more years experience in the operation of Parks and recreation programs, or development and management of significant capital projects, or public land and facility management including five (5) years in a senior management role, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Deadline for first review of applications: January 8, 2024
You must include a resume and a detailed cover letter describing your experience, leadership style, and why you are interested in the position.
The target hiring for range for this position is $141,939 to $170,331, dependent upon qualifications.
Selection will be based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable), and oral interview(s). Final candidate selected will be required to complete and pass a comprehensive background/reference check commensurate to the position. Employment Type: Regular Full-Time (Exempt)