Located in the heart of Northern California, West Sacramento is a thriving, centrally positioned city recognized as a regional leader and an emerging hub for commerce and development. The West Sacramento Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to building a strong, connected community where pride, purpose, and care come together to create inclusive spaces that celebrate diversity and foster a sense of belonging.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, forward-thinking team committed to our mission: “Parks Make Life Better.” If you're passionate about community service, innovation, and making a lasting impact, we welcome you to join our team.
The Park Planning and Development Manager is a newly created position established to lead and coordinate a diverse portfolio of current and future park projects. We are seeking a visionary, detail-oriented professional with strong project management expertise and a collaborative leadership style to guide the City through its most transformative period of park development since incorporation. In addition to overseeing park planning and development efforts, this role will also support staff in the management of the City’s Tree Program, Community Funded Districts, and Landscape & Lighting Maintenance.
DEFINITION: The Park Planning and Development Manager plans, organizes, oversees, and coordinates the design, renovation, construction and long range planning for parks, open space, trails, sports fields, street landscapes and related recreational facilities. The Park Planning and Development Manager is an at-will position that is appointed by and sits at the pleasure of the City Manager.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general direction from the Director of Parks & Recreation. Exercises direct supervision to professional level staff, as well as technical and extra help staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This is a management level classification responsible for planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the day to day operations of the Park Planning and Development Division. Responsibilities include developing and implementing policies and procedures for assigned programs, budget administration and reporting, program evaluation and complex technical planning skills.