Parks Division Manager

Parks Division Manager

(Administrative Manager II)

ORANGE COUNTY - The Place to Work, Live and Play:

Orange County is a desirable place to live - and is one of the premier employers in the region, as well as the second largest populated County in California. At the County you will find variety, individual opportunity, job satisfaction, and the pleasure of working with colleagues who are dedicated to making a positive difference.

THE DEPARTMENT AND DIVISION:

OC Community Resources consists of OC Animal Care, OC Community Services, OC Parks, and OC Public Libraries. Our mission is connecting people and resources with a vision of positively transforming lives in Orange County.

As a steward of 60,000 acres of land made up of significant natural and cultural resources, OC Parks manages and operates a system of regional parks, beaches, harbors, trails and historic sites that are places of recreation and enduring value. Annually twelve million visitors enjoy OC Parks' thirteen regional parks, four miles of beaches, five wilderness parks, three nature preserves and seven historical sites. The Park system has an annual budget of $130 million and is managed by 268 full-time staff. Our facilities offer something for just about everyone, whether for active or passive recreation, enjoyment of nature or history. OC Parks is committed to managing land and facilities in a way that maximizes their enjoyment by the public and preserves them for the benefit of generations to come. To find out more about OC Parks, click here .

THE IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY:

OC Parks has three Park Division Managers with responsibilities divided by region, all three positions report to the Deputy Director and currently there is one available position. Each Manager supervises a number of full-time staff typically ranging from approximately 60-90 employees, including multiple direct reports and oversight of a multi-million dollar budget. Successful candidates will be responsible for providing leadership to working groups of County staff, consultants and contractors who are involved in facilities maintenance plus provision of recreation and interpretive programs. Direct and indirect supervision will also include Ranger personnel who are peace officers and possess specific rights under California law.

Parks Division Managers are expected to demonstrate initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness to accomplish OC Parks objectives. Key performance indicators may include, but are not limited to, the number of:

• Park visitors

• Customers participating in programs in parks

• Service agreements with organizations supporting the OC Parks mission

• Staff training, personal development and education hours completed

• Preventable employee or visitor accidents and injuries

1. Is it good for my customer?

2. Is it legal and ethical?

3. Is it supporting the mission?

4. Is it something I am willing to be accountable for?

For an overview of OC Parks' managing and preserving the County of Orange's parks and open space for the recreation, education, and inspiration of our visitors please click here .

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Ideal candidates will be experienced managers/leaders who possess a depth and breadth of portfolio or facility management expertise comparable to an OC Parks Division Manager. This would include having a large scope of responsibility; proven/demonstrated results with a process improvement focus; an inclusive and effective communication style; and substantial management level experience overseeing both internal and external teams.

Although not required, it is desirable that candidates have a related Master's Degree in an area of study such as, but not limited to, Business Administration, Public Administration, Leadership, Organizational Development, Communications, Architecture, Natural Resource Sciences, etc. A Bachelor's Degree in a related area of study is expected.

The successful candidate must possess proven/demonstrated experience:

• Managing multiple facilities and/or open space, or organizations including a complex portfolio of responsibilities

• Being an entrepreneurial leader who demonstrates initiative and can effectively operate within a government structure

• Empowering, mentoring/coaching and overall management of people (staff, contractors, consultants, etc.) with a track record of achieving organizational results

• Demonstrating a positive image of the organization and working effectively with the community in formal and informal settings

• Operating independently, continuously maintaining/building relationships, and understanding when to seek out resources and/or consult with others to gain/share information (has an understanding of the importance of what an effective flow of communication brings to overall results)

• Planning proactively and ensuring his/her area of responsibility is aligned with the long-term organizational vision

• Being accountable for personal performance and goal achievement

• Effectively managing competing priorities while meeting established deadlines

• Continuously conducting a multi-dimensional assessment of overall operations, systems, tools, and approaches

• Strategically implementing measurement tools and systems that are aligned with an organizations' mission

• Driving processes while understanding customer needs

• Keeping up with industry trends to include seeking out and implementing best practices with an emphasis on organizational effectiveness and efficiencies

• Being innovative and creative with a solution focus

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Background Check: All candidates considered for a Parks Division Manager position will be required to successfully pass a background check to the satisfaction of department. The background check may include professional references, criminal check, educational verification (i.e. degree, license, or official transcript), etc.

License Requirement: Parks Division Manager positions require possession of a valid California Driver's license, Class C or higher by date of appointment.

Minimum Qualifications: The official classification title for this position is "Administrative Manager II". Click here for the job specification for more information.

Physical & Mental Requirements:: The County of Orange is committed to providing a means for applicants who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request reasonable accommodation. Click here for a description of the physical and mental abilities, which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of a Parks Division Manager. Applicants are encouraged to contact the staffing manager listed for any questions or to request an accommodation during the testing/selection process.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Application packets must emphasize all the areas in which you have demonstrated expertise and documented accomplishments in the specific competencies related to the position, as they will be screened to identify the most qualified candidates. Responses to the requested supplemental questions are required as part of your application packet. You will be notified by email of your standing in the competition.

Application Appraisal Panel | Application Rating (Refer/Non-Refer) Application materials will be rated by a panel of job knowledge experts for those qualifications most needed to perform the duties of the job. The more qualified candidates will be referred to the next step. This is a competitive process; therefore, be thorough in your responses.

Qualifications Appraisal Panel | Oral Interview (Weighted 100%) Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job. Based on the County's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection process.

HOW TO APPLY:

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. When your online application with the responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click "Accept." Please save a copy of your online receipt (confirmation number) for your records.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment contact Erin Monaco at (714) 834-4616 or Erin.Monaco@ocgov.com.