County of Sonoma

Santa Rosa, CA

Deputy Director of Regional Parks

Salary:  $161,292.63 - $196,043.18 Annually

Closing Date:  12/11/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

The County of Sonoma is pleased to accept applications for Deputy Director of Regional Parks. 

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

•  Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment

•  Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range

•  Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year

•  Staff Development/Wellness - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities

•  County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options

•  Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits

•  Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security

•  Incentive Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) and 457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation - 3% of salary County contribution to a 401(a), in addition to the County matching up to 1% of base salary in 401(a), based upon employee contribution

•  Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment

•  Additional Benefits: Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more

•  Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

About the Position

The Deputy Director of Regional Parks provides leadership and operational oversight responsibilities across major functional areas within the Department, to include park operations and maintenance, natural resource management, community engagement, administration, and marina operations.  In addition, this position serves as a department-wide resource, assists in aligning departmental mandates, goals, and abilities, and acts on behalf of the Director during their absence. 

The Deputy Director of Regional Parks will directly supervise up to six staff members and will play a key role in establishing work priorities and assisting in the alignment of departmental strategic planning, goals, and objectives.  In addition, this position will provide oversight responsibilities for up to six divisions, including Community Engagement, Natural Resources, Operations, Maintenance, Marinas, Administrative services, Marketing, and Planning.  

Learn more and apply:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma

*Salary is negotiable within the established range for the position and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, and to apply, visit www. yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. 

The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.