Completion of 60 semester units/90 quarter units from an accredited college or university in parks and/or recreation management or a related field AND six (6) years of experience in park management or professional public administration in planning and organizing community cultural or recreational facilities and programs, including three (3) years of supervisory or lead experience over an assigned maintenance or service district, facility or citywide or regional-serving program with multiple service delivery locations.
Acceptable Substitution
- A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in parks and/or recreation management or a related field may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience.
- Additional related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Required Licensing
- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
Physical requirement
- The following is a general statement for the classification.
- Individual positions may have additional or different physical/environmental elements.
Possess ability to:
- Move between/within work areas, including but not limited to sitting, standing, and walking on various surfaces, turning, bending, grasping, and making repetitive hand movements
- Communicate in person and over the telephone or radio
- Maintain professional demeanor during interactions with staff, customers, and the public.
When assigned to an office environment, possess ability to:
- Operate, access, enter, and retrieve data using standard office equipment, including but not limited to a computer or tablet
- Read printed materials and a computer screen
- Be exposed to moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions.
When assigned to fieldwork, possess ability to:
- Strength and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work
- Sit, stand, run, and walk on various surfaces, including but not limited to uneven terrain, jumping over physical barriers, and climbing/descending ladders
- Make repetitive hand movements, including but not limited to operating varied hand and power tools
- Operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites
- Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects (such as equipment) up to 25 pounds, or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment
- Quickly respond to changing emergency conditions that may have hazardous situations or be placed in dangerous situations
- Be exposed to unpredictable working conditions including but not limited to loud noise levels, moving mechanical parts, inclement weather conditions, confined workspaces, toxic or caustic chemicals, hazardous physical substances, fumes, odors, gases, dust, and air co
- Form 700 requirement
- This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk’s Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.
Other Qualifications
- The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.
Job Expertise
- Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
Fiscal Management
- Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.
Management
- Evaluatesprioritiestoensurethe'true'topprioritiesarehandledsatisfactorily;setscleargoalsfor the employees and the work unit.
Initiative
- Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.
Vision/Strategic Thinking
- Supports, promotes, and ensures alignment with the organization’s vision and values; understands how an organization must change in light of internal and external trends and influences; builds a shared vision with others and influences others to translate vision to action.
Collaboration
- Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.
Political Skill
- In taking action, demonstrates an understanding and consideration of how it will impact stakeholders and affected areas in the organization.
Leadership
- Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.
Communication Skills
- Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
Selection Process
- The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered, or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.
- Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.
- Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.
- Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
- If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Jaine Davies at jaine.davies@sanjoseca.gov.
Additional Information:
Employment Eligibility:
- Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
- You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.
- Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
- This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
- Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application.
- If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided.
- IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.
- Applications must be submitted by December 1, 2025
Salary
- $143,860.08 - $175,309.68 annually.
