REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER, PARKS AND RECREATION

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Assists in directing recreational and maintenance activities in one of five operational regions of the Department of Parks and Recreation. Positions allocable to this class report to an Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation in charge of an operational region and are responsible for assisting in the overall direction of park operations, including grounds maintenance, recreation operations, golf course management, and coordination of construction and planning. Positions in this class require incumbents to exercise a thorough knowledge of departmental objectives, policies and operations sufficient to assist in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the work of a region of the Parks and Recreation Department.
Some essential duties include:

• Assists in the direction of the recreation, maintenance, and security programs of an operational region of the department.
• Assists the Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation in the development and implementation of public service, financial and administrative objectives and policies.
• Assists in preparation and control of a regional budget, assigns regional staff and resources, monitors private contractors, and prepares reports.
• Coordinates regional activities with other organizational units of the department, other County departments, and public and governmental agencies to ensure that program requirements are fulfilled.
• Maintains effective relations with other public agencies, organizations and the public; promotes interest and participation in PARKS AND RECREATION programs.
• Represents the department at meetings with community groups and individuals to discuss matters related to park and facility maintenance, and the improvement of PARKS AND RECREATION services and programs.

For detailed information, please review the classification specification, Regional Operations Manager, Park and Recreation.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Option 1: Three years of experience at the level of Regional Park Superintendent II* or higher, supervising the overall operation of a multiple use regional park**; or as a division manager of a major line*** function of the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation.
Option 2: Three years of experience managing a major line or staff function*** in an organization engaged in facilities planning, development, maintenance, and the provision of human services**** to a population of 50,000 or more.
Option 3: Four years of experience supervising a section of a major line or staff function*** at the level of Administrative Services Manager II***** or higher in an organization with responsibility for analyzing and making recommendations for the solution of problems of budget, personnel, organization, systems and procedures, program or facility planning. Graduation from an accredited****** four year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in PARKS AND RECREATION management, recreation and park administration, natural resources management, public administration, business administration, recreation administration, or a related field will be accepted for two years of the required experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Regional Park Superintendent II refers to having immediate responsibility for supervising the overall operations of large multi-use regional park.
Acceptable classes for Regional Park Superintendent II include, but are not limited to:
Regional Park Superintendent III
Regional Recreation Director
Superintendent, Bonelli Regional Park
**Multiple-use regional parks is defined as a public park designed to serve a variety of recreational purposes and accommodate multiple types of activities. Multiple-use regional parks offers a range of facilities and amenities such as picnic areas, playgrounds, sports fields, hiking and biking trails, camping areas, fishing and boating opportunities, wildlife viewing areas; and may also include cultural and historical sites. Regional Parks service a large geographical area of the County serving multiple communities and constituencies.
***Major Line or Staff Function is defined as a unit involved in providing support and services to the organization's core activities and line functions.
****Human services refers to managing and delivering recreational and community programs.
*****Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Administrative Services Manager II is defined as supervising a unit of analysts responsible for performing a full range of difficult to complex analytical assignments within one or more administrative functional areas and makes recommendations on highly complex issues which directly impact departmental programs and administrative operations, and which may be of a confidential or sensitive nature.
Acceptable classes for Administrative Services Manager II include, but are not limited to:
Administrative Services Manager III
Human Resources Analyst IV
Program Specialist IV, CEO
Senior Staff Analyst, Health Services
******In order to receive credit for a Bachelor's degree or higher, you MUST include a legible copy of the official diploma, official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your application at the time of filing -or- email it to AIsmailian@hr.lacounty.gov and YRodriguez@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.
ENDORSEMENT OF COUNTY QUALIFICATIONS:
Employees who wish to qualify using experience gained in county classifications that are not at the level of the classification listed above must provide verification of qualifying out-of-class experience by providing official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification with your application at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position at the level of the classification listed above.
WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withholds will be allowed for this examination. Required experience must be fully met and indicated on the application by the last day of filing.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - Light. This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS

This examination will consist of a multiple choice and/or simulation assessment, weighted100%,covering reading comprehension, analyzing Information, empathy, sharing knowledge and guidance, controlling emotions, management judgment, management potential, achievement, responsibility, willingness to learn, working relationships, learning quickly, generating new ideas, using time efficiently, working to high quality standards, and adapting to change.

MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

• Applicants who have taken identical components recently for other exams may have their responses automatically transferred to this examination.
• This examination contains test components that may be used in the future for new examinations and your test responses may be transferred.

• An interactive, Online Test Preparation System for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website at http://hr.lacounty.gov/. Please click on "Find A Job" and then "Job Search Toolkit." Test preparation information is located under the "Employment Test Assistance" section.
• Additional online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests.

Candidates must meet the Minimum Requirement and achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the multiple choice and/or simulation assessment in order to be placed on the eligible list.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months.

VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible list will be used to fill vacancies in Department of Parks and Recreation.
AVAILABLE SHIFT: Any

SPECIAL INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline. You may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Fill out your application and supplemental questionnaire completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements listed on this job posting. Provide any relevant education and job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete, it will be disqualified.

Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified.