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.

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