Salary : $170,000.00 – $188,178.00 Annually
Location : City of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number: U2370
Business Area: 1714 – Parks & Recreation
Personnel Area: 2410 – Parks & Rec-Golf Courses
Opening Date: 09/15/2023
Closing Date: 10/20/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATION
The Positions:
There are two position descriptions listed below:
DEPUTY DIRECTOR – DEVELOPED REGIONAL PARKS (DRP) DIVISION
Under the general oversight of the Department Director and under the general direction of the Assistant Director, the position of Deputy Director of the Developed Regional Parks Division
is responsible for overseeing and managing all operations and maintenance at Balboa Park, Mission Bay, City of San Diego shoreline parks and beaches, and Presidio Hill. The Division provides park ranger services at all park sites and beaches.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Background and experience in parks and recreation management, including balancing the competing interests of tourism, recreation, public and private development, and resource stewardship/protection;
- Demonstrated experience in park maintenance functions, including horticultural and nursery functions, park forestry, aquatic features, and landscaping.
- Participate in budget development, planning, maintenance and equipment expenses, and managing projects and improvements to complexes;
- Strong relationship-building and ability to make politically sensitive decisions.
- Experience in managing a diverse range of staff and working in a unionized environment; and
- Make presentations at City Council, Park and Recreation Board, community meetings, and communicating effectively with the public and elected officials.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, business administration, business management, recreation administration or a related field, and
- A minimum of five (5) years of management-level experience in municipal government.
- Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates these qualifications may be qualifying.
Desirable Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Experience in managing all aspects of park operations, evaluating, vetting and selecting of operational resources, hiring, evaluating, and establishing guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Able to communicate effectively by managing and resolving complex problems and issues.
- Demonstrated financial management skills and managing a budget.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
- Highly ethical and objective, with the ability to navigate in a political environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Energetic and motivated with the ability to take on initiatives.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GOLF OPERATIONS DIVISION
Under the general direction of the Assistant Department Director, the position of Deputy Director of Golf Operations is responsible for managing and coordinating the operations and maintenance of the City of San Diego’s three golf complex sites:
- Balboa Golf Complex: One 18-hole championship course and one 9-hole executive course;
- Mission Bay Golf Complex: One 18-hole executive golf course and driving range; and
- Torrey Pines Golf Complex: Two 18-hole championship golf courses (the North Course and South Course, which is home of the annual Farmers PGA event and site of the 2008 and 2021 U.S. Open Championship).
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Background and experience in managing golf courses, budgets, capital improvement programs, and various contracts including large-scale multi-year leases.
- Responsible for the administrative, maintenance, and revenue of municipal golf courses and the management of the staff in a unionized environment;
- Participate in budget development, planning, maintenance and equipment expenses, and managing projects and improvements to complexes;
- Strong relationship-building and ability to make politically sensitive decisions;
- Subject matter expert on all aspects of golf operations; and
- Make presentations at City Council, Park and Recreation Board, community meetings, and communicate effectively with the public and elected officials.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, business administration, business management, recreation administration or a related field, and
- Five (5) years of professional Golf administration and management experience would be a typical way to demonstrate these qualifications.
Desirable Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Experience in all aspects of turfgrass management, full understanding of USGA rules, and professional operational management of golf courses.
- Able to communicate effectively by managing and resolving complex problems and issues.
- Demonstrated financial management skills and managing a budget.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
- Highly ethical and objective with the ability to navigate in a political environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Energetic and motivated with the ability to take on initiatives.
In addition, this interview process may be used to fill future vacant unclassified positions in the Department that occur.
There’s no such thing as a “perfect” candidate. The City is looking for exceptional people who want to make a positive impact through their work, will serve their community proudly, and be excited to come to work every day. Education and experience studies have shown that people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every task listed in the job description. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications and we encourage you to apply if you are interested.
Benefits:
The City offers a robust benefits package that includes:
- , including pension reciprocity, dependent on an employee’s eligibility status (new hire, rehire, etc.).
- A wide variety of cafeteria-style health and wellness plans or in-lieu cash waiver.
- 11 paid City holidays per calendar year and 1 floating holiday per fiscal year.
- Approximately 176 hours of paid annual leave for an employee’s first 15 years of service, and approximately 216 hours for 16+ years of service.
- Up to 24 hours of paid discretionary leave per fiscal year.
- Up to 320 hours of paid Parental Leave per childbirth or placement of a child.
- Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave per fiscal year.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year, and complimentary LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunities.
- Free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).
- Reduced-rate fitness center memberships.
- City-paid life insurance.
For additional details, please review the or contact the Benefits Division of the Risk Management Department at (619) 236-5924.
The Department:
The Parks and Recreation Department is comprised of 1052.30 FTE budgeted positions, total Department expenditures exceed $200 million dollars, and the Department collects over $100 million dollars in revenue. The size of this Department is equivalent to other large City Departments and has a direct impact on service delivery to the public. The Parks System is one of the largest in the country with over 42,000 acres of park assets, 25.9 miles of oceanfront shoreline, open spaces, and recreation centers. The department manages the Environmental Growth Fund to contribute to Maintenance Assessment Districts, the Golf Course Fund for golf tournaments, turf maintenance, facilities and to account for golf revenue, Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve fund for the preserve, and manages General Fund allocations.
Administration Division: Provides administrative tools and resources for the management of the department, including budget administration, safety, and training, asset management, grants administration, public information, information technology, recreation center programming, the Employ and Empower Internship Program, volunteers management and coordination, financial management as well as information technology management.
Community Parks I Division: Geographic by Council Districts 1, 2, 5, 6, and 7.
Serves the neighborhood community parks and recreational facilities including neighborhood parks, mini-parks, community parks, recreation centers, and school joint-use sites. In addition, the Division is responsible for the Downtown Centre City Maintenance and the Naval Training Center.
Community Parks II Division: Geographic by Council Districts 3, 4, 8, and 9.
Serves neighborhood community parks and recreational facilities including neighborhood parks, mini-parks, community parks, recreation centers, and school joint-use sites. In addition, the Division is responsible for the Aquatics Program, as well as Mount Hope Cemetery.
Citywide Maintenance Division: The Division is responsible for the centralized management of parks maintenance by implementing, monitoring, and evaluating maintenance for coastal and open space areas, developed regional parks, facilities, and recreational sites.
Developed Regional Parks Division: Regional Park operations and maintenance including mowing, sweeping, aquatic features, park forestry, and irrigation in Balboa Park, Mission Bay, Shoreline, and Presidio Hill. The Division is also responsible for the city-wide park ranger program.
Golf Operations Division: The Division is responsible for the overall management of the City’s municipal golf complexes at Balboa Park, Mission Bay, and Torrey Pines, the site of the 108th United States Open Golf Championship and the Farmers’ Insurance Open.
Open Space Division: The Division is responsible for the overall Open Space coordination and Open Space Regional Park management of Mission Trails, Otay Valley, Tecolote, Marian Bear, Rose Canyon, Los Peñasquitos, Black Mountain, and the overall San Diego River Planning Support. The Division is also responsible for 49 city-wide Maintenance Assessment Districts (MADs), and Median Maintenance.
Recreation Services Division: The Division is responsible for the management and implementation of the Opportunity Fund and provides centralized recreation services contracts. Centralized recreation services provide programs, activities, classes, and events that meet the community’s needs. The Division manages the Come Play Outside and Parks After Dark programs, Senior Services Program, Age-Well Services, Therapeutic Services Program, and the Civic Dance Program.
The City:
With more than 1.4 million residents, the City of San Diego is the eighth largest city in the United States and the second largest in California. The City of San Diego’s strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, unsurpassed quality of life, and world-renowned location make it the ideal place to work, live, and play. With its great weather, miles of sandy beaches, and major attractions, San Diego has something to offer for everyone.
The City’s Mission, as stated in the is “Every day we serve our communities to make San Diego not just a fine city, but a great City.” The City’s Vision is “Opportunity in every neighborhood, excellent service for every San Diegan”.
As one of the region’s largest employers, the City of San Diego employs nearly 11,000 highly dedicated employees and has a combined Fiscal Year 2024 operating and capital budget of approximately $5 billion. Additional information about the City of San Diego can be found on the
Pre-Employment Requirements and Screening Process:
Employment offers are conditional, pending the results of all screening processes applicable to the position. All the processes required by the City of San Diego must be successfully completed before employment begins. Please refer to the for additional information. Nothing in this job posting constitutes or should be construed as part of an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego.
Application Instructions: Kindly adhere to the instructions provided in the “Selection/Application Process” section below, we regret to inform you that online applications will not be considered.
Selection/Application Process:To be considered for this position, you must submit the following items to the Human Resources Department at:
1) Resume;
2) Letter of Interest, highlighting your relevant work experience and qualifications for this position; and
3) List of three professional references.
NOTE(S):
- Attachments must be submitted in either PDF or Word Document format.
- Reference Recruitment Number U2370 in the Subject Line.
- Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly as interviews and selection may begin upon receipt of resumes from qualified individuals.
Following the closing date, resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above and the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview. If you have any questions, please email the City’s Human Resources Department at
The City of San Diego has an active Equal Opportunity/ADA Program for employment and vigorously supports diversity in the workplace.
City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City’s Police Academy, will participate in the City’s Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations. To learn more about employee benefits, please check the or review the