Salary: See Position Description
Location : Waco, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-01011
Department: PARKS & RECREATION
Division: Development
Opening Date: 08/25/2023
Closing Date: 9/24/2023 11:59 PM Central
Summary
WHY WORK FOR WACO:
- Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
- Full range of benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Retirement plan with 2 to 1 City match
- Education Assistance Program
- Longevity Pay
- Wellness Program including access to fitness facilities
- Attractive time-off package including vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
- And more
Minimum starting salary is $71,215.79 depending on qualifications
CITY OF WACO SEEKS:A professional, dynamic, organized, effective communicator with public sector experience. Our ideal candidate will oversee design and construction projects, manage park development and park improvement, create financial strategies, and oversee property acquisition.
Required:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation, Business or Public Administration, or a related field
- Five years of public sector program/project management experience
- ORan equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Project Management, or Urban Planning is preferred.
POSITION OVERVIEW:Under basic supervision, manage the Park Development & Projects Division of the Parks and Recreation Department. Lead planning and asset management; oversee design and construction projects; manage park development and inventory; create financial strategies for park development, improvement, and property acquisition; manage relations with governmental agencies.
The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.
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Do you have a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of public sector (government) program/project management experience or the equivalent?Equivalent combinations are:HS Diploma/GED and 13 years of relevant experience ORAssociates degree and 9 years relevant experience ORMaster’s degree and 3 years relevant experience
- Yes
- No
Required Question