REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER, PARKS AND RECREATION

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

D8773E-R

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from everyone!

We will be accepting online applications from October 2, 2025, 8:00 am (PT). We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

Why work for us?

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.

We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.

The ideal candidate we are searching for:

Assists in overseeing recreational and maintenance activities within one of the Department of Parks and Recreation’s five operational regions. Positions in this class report to an Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation and support the overall management of regional park operations, including grounds maintenance, recreation programs, golf course operations, and coordination of construction and planning efforts. Incumbents must have a strong knowledge of departmental objectives, policies, and operations to effectively assist in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the work of an assigned region.
For more information, please view the classification specification: Regional Operations Manager

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Essential Job Functions

• Under the direction of an Assistant Director, manages the recreation services, crafts and ground maintenance, and regional safety/security operations of the Department of Parks and Recreation
• Oversees fiscal and labor-related matters by working with appropriate divisions, on budgets, contracts, grants, and memoranda of understanding (MOUs) within a Parks and Recreation operational agency
• Directs highly complex or sensitive assignments
• Prepares or manages the preparation of various documents of a sensitive, complex, or political nature
• Represents Parks and Recreation services, facilities, programs and the Department at various meetings
• Collaborates with appropriate Departmental services, County departments, community stakeholders, and/or Federal, State, and local agencies on a variety of issues
• Assumes the duties of the Assistant Director (in absence of)
• Maintains current knowledge related to Parks and Recreation services, facilities, and programs

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Option I: Four years of experience at the level of Regional Park Superintendent II * or higher, supervising the overall operation of a regional park or division within the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation.

Option II: Five years of experience as a Regional Grounds Maintenance Supervisor ** within the County of Los Angeles Department.

Option III: Four years of supervisory experience at the level of Administrative Services Manager II *** or higher, overseeing a unit responsible for one of the following areas: recreation program development, capital projects, environmental or facility planning, procurement, grant administration, contract development, non-profit operation, human resources operation, budget or finance management, or a closely related area.

For all three options, graduation with a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited four-year college or university will be accepted for two years of the required experience.

Withhold information:

No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.

Endorsement of county qualifications:

If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within 7 calendar days from application submission. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

*Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Regional Park Superintendent II is defined as having immediate responsibility for supervising the overall operations of large regional park.

Acceptable classes for Regional Park Superintendent II include, but are not limited to:

Regional Recreation Director

Superintendent, Bonelli Regional Park

**Experience as a Regional Grounds Maintenance Supervisor within the County of Los Angeles Department is defined as d irects all grounds maintenance and custodial work in an agency of the Department of Parks and Recreation. To qualify under Option II, applicants must have County status in this classification, as evidenced by holding or having held such a payroll title. NO OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED.

***Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Administrative Services Manager II is defined as supervising a unit of analysts responsible for performing a full range of difficult to complex analytical assignments within one or more administrative functional areas and makes recommendations on highly complex issues which directly impact departmental programs and administrative operations, and which may be of a confidential or sensitive nature.

Acceptable classes for Administrative Services Manager II include, but are not limited to:

Human Resources Analyst IV

Program Specialist IV, CEO

Senior Staff Analyst, Health Services

****To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days from filing. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Please submit documentation to csears@hr.lacounty.gov and indicate your name, Applicant ID#, exam name and number. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pd

Additional Information

Once we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent:

This examination will consist of two (2) parts, weighted at 100%:

Part I: Multiple Choice and/or Simulation Assessments measuring:

• Reading Comprehension
• Management Potential
• Management Judgment
• Working to High Quality Standards
• Achievement
• Generating New Ideas
• Willingness to Learn
• Empathy
• Working Relationships
• Sharing Knowledge and Guidance
• Analyzing Information
• Learning Quickly
• Using Time Efficiently
• Adapting to Change
• Controlling Emotions
• Responsibility

MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Part II: An Evaluation of Training & Experience measuring:

• Experience supervising park operations for a municipality or non-profit
• Experience working on a budget for an organization
• Experience coordinating with stakeholders on community park programs and projects
• Supervisory experience

Applicants must meet the Minimum Requirements and achieve 70% or higher on the combined score of Parts I and II in order to be placed on the eligible register.

Transfer of test components:

If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

Test preparation:

We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests (https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests).
• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."

Eligibility and Vacancy Information:

Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use this register to fill vacancies as they occur.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• csears@hr.lacounty.gov
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New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.

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Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Testing accommodation:

If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for testing accommodation.

Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov

Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

Department Contact Name: Channon Sears

Department Contact Phone: (213) 738-2008

Department Contact Email: csears@hr.lacounty.gov

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