Parks Manager - Parks, Recreation & Neighborhood Services

Are you ready to join a team that is “Building Community Through Fun” Are you ready to make a difference? The City of San José’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San José a better place to live and visit. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation and neighborhood services for an active San José. ActivateSJ, PRNS’ latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity and public life. The Department creates and activates thriving public places, including over 40 community centers, 10 regional parks, over 200 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, and over 65 miles of trail. We also offer diverse programming for all ages and abilities. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public’s trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning. For more information, please visit activatesj.org. The salary range for this classification is $143,860.08 - $175,309.68, paid annually. All salary ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. **PRNS is seeking two Parks Managers for its Parks Maintenance and Infrastructure (PMI) Team.** These senior-level managers play a key leadership role in the operation, maintenance, and improvement of City parks, facilities, trails, open space, landscaped areas, and related recreational amenities. Parks Managers are responsible for overseeing assigned park maintenance operations, centralized service areas, programs, staff, budgets, contracts, projects, and service delivery within the Parks Division. Depending on assignment, this may include responsibility for district-based maintenance operations, specialized maintenance teams, infrastructure support, contract oversight, park ranger coordination, volunteer-supported service delivery, fee collection, or other operational functions that support safe, clean, and accessible parks throughout the City. This position directly supervises operations and/or program staff, including Parks, Recreation and Facilities Supervisors and other assigned personnel. Parks Managers are responsible for providing leadership, direction, coaching, and accountability to ensure maintenance standards, work plans, customer service expectations, safety practices, and departmental goals are met. These senior-level managers help develop and advance plans to operate, maintain, repair, and improve parks and related facilities across assigned areas of responsibility. This work requires coordination with a large and diverse group of stakeholders, including PRNS operations staff, other City departments such as Public Works and the City Manager’s Office, City Council Offices, commissions, community members, contractors, vendors, corporate partners, community-based organizations, and “Friends of” groups. The City is seeking a strong, innovative, collaborative, and politically sensitive leader who can manage competing priorities, support staff, solve complex operational challenges, and promote PRNS as a national leader in parks and recreation. Parks Managers are expected to exercise sound judgment, communicate effectively, build strong working relationships, and ensure services are delivered equitably across the City. **Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:** - Overseeing daily park maintenance operations and ensuring parks, facilities, trails, landscapes, sports fields, playgrounds, restrooms, and related amenities are maintained in a safe, clean, functional, and welcoming condition. - Supervising, mentoring, and developing staff while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, inclusion, and c…