REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER, PARKS AND RECREATION

REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER, PARKS AND RECREATION Print ( ufeff REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER, PARKS AND RECREATION Salary $132,009.36 - $205,301.76 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number D8773E-R Department PARKS AND RECREATION Opening Date 10/01/2025 + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information EXAM NUMBER D8773E-R TYPE OF RECRUITMENT We welcome applications from everyone We will be accepting online applications from October 2, 2025, 8:00 am (PT). We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates. Why work for us? With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential. The ideal candidate we are searching for: Assists in overseeing recreational and maintenance activities within one of the Department of Parks and Recreationu2019s five operational regions. Positions in this class report to an Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation and support the overall management of regional park operations, including grounds maintenance, recreation programs, golf course operations, and coordination of construction and planning efforts. Incumbents must have a strong knowledge of departmental objectives, policies, and operations to effectively assist in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the work of an assigned region. For more information, please view the classification specification:Regional Operations Manager ( Follow us on Social Media Essential Job Functions + Under the direction of an Assistant Director, manages the recreation services, crafts and ground maintenance, and regional safety/security operations of the Department of Parks and Recreation + Oversees fiscal and labor-related matters by working with appropriate divisions, on budgets, contracts, grants, and memoranda of understanding (MOUs) within a Parks and Recreation operational agency + Directs highly complex or sensitive assignments + Prepares or manages the preparation of various documents of a sensitive, complex, or political nature + Represents Parks and Recreation services, facilities, programs and the Department at various meetings + Collaborates with appropriate Departmental services, County departments, community stakeholders, and/or Federal, State, and local agencies on a variety of issues + Assumes the duties of the Assistant Director (in absence of) + Maintains current knowledge related to Parks and Recreation services, facilities, and programs Requirements MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Option I:Four years of experience at the level ofRegional Park Superintendent II ( or higher, supervising the overall operation of a regional park or division within the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation. Option II: Five years of experience as a Regional Grounds Maintenance Supervisor (grounds maintenance supervisor&pagetype=classSpecifications) within the County of Los Angeles Department. Option III: Four years of supervisory experience at the level ofAdministrative Services Manager II (services manager iii&pagetype=classSpecifications) or higher, overseeing a unit responsible for one of the following areas: recreation program development, capital projects, environmental or facility planning, procurement, grant administration, contract development, non-profit operation, human resources operation, budget or finance management, or a closely related area. For all three options, graduation with a bacheloru2019s degree or higher from an accredited four-year college or university will be accepted for two years of the required experience. Withhold information: No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing, and clearly indicated on the application. Endorsement of county qualifications: If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within 7 calendar days from application submission. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements 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: Physical Class II u2013 Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Regional Park Superintendent II is defined as having immediate responsibility for supervising the overall operations of large regional park. Acceptable classes for Regional Park Superintendent II include, but are not limited to: Regional Recreation Director Superintendent, Bonelli Regional Park Experience as a Regional Grounds Maintenance Supervisor within the County of Los Angeles Department is defined as d irects all grounds maintenance and custodial work in an agency of the Department of Parks and Recreation. To qualify underOption II,applicants must have County status in this classification, as evidenced by holding or having held such a payroll title.NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED. 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: Human Resources Analyst IV Program Specialist IV, CEO Senior Staff Analyst, Health Services To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days from filing. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Please submit documentation indicate your name, Applicant ID#, exam name and number. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: Additional Information Once we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent: This examination will consist of two (2) parts, weighted at 100%: Part I: Multiple Choice and/or Simulation Assessments measuring: + Reading Comprehension + Management Potential + Management Judgment + Working to High Quality Standards + Achievement + Generating New Ideas + Willingness to Learn + Empathy + Working Relationships + Sharing Knowledge and Guidance + Analyzing Information + Learning Quickly + Using Time Efficiently + Adapting to Change + Controlling Emotions + Responsibility MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Part II: An Evaluation of Training & Experience measuring: + Experience supervising park operations for a municipality or non-profit + Experience working on a budget for an organization + Experience coordinating with stakeholders on community park programs and projects + Supervisory experience Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve 70% or higher on the combined score of Parts I and II in order to be placed on the eligible register. Transfer of test components: If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam. Test preparation: We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary. + Online practice tests are available at ( + Various information can be found on our website at The section dedicated to test preparation is

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