Are you a visionary leader with a passion for shaping the future of public spaces and enhancing the quality of life for a vibrant community? The City of Chandler Community Services Department invites you to join our open and collaborative team as the Community Services Planning Senior Manager. In this pivotal role, you will lead the department’s planning division and drive the innovations that help us “create community through people, parks, and programs,” ensuring every resident has access to exceptional library, park, and recreational experiences. With a 10-year CIP targeting over $295 million, the work will be challenging and rewarding. If you are a synergetic professional ready to oversee high-impact capital projects in a business-casual environment that values professional development and community service, we encourage you to explore all that Chandler has to offer. As Arizona’s fourth largest city with 285,000 residents, Chandler seamlessly combines big-city benefits with small-town hospitality, making it the ideal place to call home.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Parks & Recreation Administration, Urban Planning, Public or Business Administration, or a related field; and 

• 8 years of progressively responsible experience in the development, planning, and capital projects of parks and related facilities, including 3 years of supervisory experience; and 

• A valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record; or  

• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

About City of Chandler, Arizona - Community Services

Welcome to Chandler Arizona, the Community of Innovation. Our vision is to make Chandler a world-class city by delivering outstanding public services, creating a unique community and ensuring an exceptional quality of life. It’s who we are! It’s what we do!

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