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Chief, Departmental Operations-Parks & Recreation
County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation
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Posted: 13-Jun-25
Location: San Diego, California
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Operations
Sector:
Parks
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 25092705UPR
The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) of the County of San Diego is seeking applications and résumés from exemplary qualified individuals for the South Chief of Parks Operations (official class title: Chief, Departmental Operations). The selected candidate for this unclassified management position will be a strategist and innovator who strives for continuous improvement and results. The position is responsible for providing leadership and oversight to maintain park and recreation facilities and supervision of Parks Region Managers, and staff assigned to DPR’s South Operations Division. The South Operations Chief will be responsible for the operations and management of 4 direct reports and 60 full-time employees. This position manages 48 facilities including Waterfront Park, Tijuana River Valley Regional Park, Spring Valley Community Center, and Sweetwater Regional Park. This position is also responsible for overseeing 25 DPR Programmatic Lead Areas that include the Homeless Outreach Program, Playground Safety, Professional Development, and the Safety Liaison/Coordinator
Five years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the classification, which must include two years of management or supervision AND a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or certified equivalency for foreign studies; OR a combination of experience and/or education as stated above. Notes: A master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, may substitute for up to one year of required experience. Qualifying experience will include CAO Staff Officer or Project Manager experience that involves leading projects.
About County of San Diego Department of Parks and Recreation
Mission Statement: We enhance the quality of life in San Diego County by providing opportunities for high level parks and recreation experiences and preserving regionally significant natural and cultural resources.
Vision: A park and recreation system that is the pride of San Diego County.
Department Director: Brian Albright
About Us: County Parks and Recreation maintains and enhances the quality of life in San Diego County by providing parks and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors. Our award-winning system includes local and regional parks, campgrounds, 300 miles of trails, fishing lakes, state-of-the-art recreation centers and sports complexes, ecological preserves, and open space preserves. We offer hundreds of programs, ranging from an award-winning Outdoor Adventure Program to cutting edge activities that contribute to healthy communities and lifestyles. Our facilities cover more than 44,000 acres, are open year round, and are operated and maintained by County staff, volunteers, and service contracts.