The Position

OUR MISSION: EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation and environmental education. An environmental ethic guides the District in all of its activities.

OUR VALUES:

• Respect – We honor the land we steward, each other, and the park visitors we serve.
• Resilience – We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination.
• Relationships – Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve.
• Responsiveness – We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably.
• Transparency – We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.

WHY WORK FOR EBRPD?

• Working with a purpose for a better world today and for future generations through the preservation of open space, public access to the outdoors, and a commitment to the conservation of the natural world found east of the San Francisco Bay across 33 cities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
• A community of colleagues who are passionate about public service and the East Bay Regional Park District, the communities it serves, and its mission.
• Excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, and pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Click here (Download PDF reader) for details regarding additional benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free parking permit for EBRPD parks (for up to 2 privately owned vehicles)
• Employee discounts for certain EBRPD park amenities (reservations, daily fishing permit, public boat launch).

GENERAL FUNCTION: Under general direction, provides on-going support to the General Manager on special assignments, projects, and programs; assists in planning, organizing and coordinating any of several major functional areas in the organization at the agency or division level; assists in the development of policies and the coordination of activities of assigned agencies, divisions, departments or projects and their teams in support of the mission of the Park District; assists with the preparation of the Division’s budget; serves as a liaison for the General Manager when requested; and performs other related duties as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTIC S: Reporting to the General Manager in the General Manager’s Office Division, this single position professional level classification serves as a member of the Park District's management team, with responsibility for assisting in policy development, long- and short-range program planning, fiscal oversight and planning, administration and operations of divisions and programs within the broad functional areas assigned; providing expert advice, analysis, consultation, and recommendations related to General Manager priority projects and programs, and developing, reviewing and implementing policies and procedures to meet legal requirements as required by the changing needs of the Park District.

Essential Functions

• Works closely with General Manager’s Office to ensure that the policy decisions of elected officials are implemented efficiently;

• Assists in implementing established and prioritized goals, strategies and timelines;

• Assists in the development of comprehensive performance-based evaluation systems for assigned divisions, programs and staff to ensure that the Park District's short and long-range strategies, goals and objectives are being achieved in accordance with Board of Directors policies and objectives;
• Analyzes and evaluates programs and services for their impact on Park District operations and recommends policy and procedure improvements;
• Leads projects and programs on behalf of the General Manager which may include policy development or pilot programs;
• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff consisting of professional, technical, support staff, and/or volunteers/interns, as well as consultants and contractors;
• Ensures compliance with established laws, regulation, policies, and procedures;
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations related to public agency administration and policies;
• Conducts analysis and research;
• Serves as a technical resource to Park District divisions;
• Serves as a Park District representative to outside agencies, organizations, contractors and the public;
• Serves as a subject matter expert on a variety of internal committees, work groups, and task forces;
• Prepares a wide variety of complex reports or presentations for Park District management or outside agencies;
• Supervises one or more support employees performing the full range of supervisory functions, i.e., selection, direction, performance management, leave administration, employee and labor relations, and assures workplace safety;
• Presents to, or prepares material for, the General Manager and/or Board of Directors;
• And performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in administrative management, public policy, or a closely related field;

AND

Experience: Five years of experience performing progressively responsible and complex administrative and managerial duties in the public sector.

Substitution: A master's degree in public administration, public policy, business administration, or a closely related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.

License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is a condition of initial and continued employment in this classification.

Additional Information

• Principles, practices and trends in public and business administration and organizational analysis including goal setting, objectives and procedures development and implementation, and program and budget development and implementation;
• Principles and practices of effective leadership and staff supervision, including selection, training and development, dynamics of line-staff relationships, techniques of effective interpersonal communications and relations, effective problem solving and decision making techniques, planning and delegating work, performance evaluation, positive recognition methods, and progressive discipline;
• Principles and practices of public sector budget development and administration;
• Principles and practices of public sector contract administration, evaluation, and project management principles;
• Applicable laws, regulation, legal mandates, guidelines and standards affecting public agencies;

• Social, political and environmental issues influencing program administration;

• Common statistical research and graphic presentation methods;

• Basic governmental functions and organization;
• Current software for statistical analysis, databases, spreadsheets, process-mapping, and presentations at an intermediate to advanced proficiency;
• Business correspondence including English usage.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, coordinate and evaluate a variety of programs and projects;
• Analyze complex technical and administrative problems, evaluate alternative solutions and recommend effective courses of action;
• Develop goals, objectives, policies, procedures, performance standards and internal controls; Develop, monitor and evaluate program, project and department/agency budgets;
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with a variety of representatives of public and private organizations, members of boards and commissions, local, state and federal legislative representatives, Park District staff and the general public;
• Facilitate dialogue around a variety of issues with good consensus building skills;
• Maintain and exhibit discretion and integrity when handling sensitive information;
• Prepare and present clear and concise written and oral reports and related materials.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All East Bay Park Regional District employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
• Must be able to pass a Level 2 background check which includes: employment history verification, employee reference check, education or certificate verification, credit check, Department of Justice fingerprinting, and criminal history review.
• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is a condition of initial and continued employment.

MANAGEMENT DESIGNATION: This position is not affiliated with a union and is considered part of the Management group and is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e. is not eligible for overtime); in addition to the regular work schedule, this position may require availability to work evenings and/or weekends. The probationary period for this position is one year. This position is designated as “at-will” and serves at the pleasure of the General Manager.

Application materials for these positions consist of two (2) required parts:

• A current East Bay Regional Park District application submitted online, and
• Completed supplemental questions

Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. If you have previously applied to a position on GovernmentJobs.com, please allow time to update your existing profile. Applications are accepted online only. Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you encounter problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov Help Desk toll-free at (855) 524-5627.

Notification: All applicants will be notified of the status of their application via email, generally within two to three weeks after the closing date. You may also sign into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view your current application status and notifications.

Selection Process: The application materials for all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by a screening panel to select the best qualified for testing or oral examination/interview. The District reserves the right to set up a written test, performance test, and/or other assessment procedures before or after the interview process. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or invitation to test. Pursuant to the Federal Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, all applicants who are hired will be required to provide proof of identity and appropriate work authorization documents prior to commencement of employment.

Special Testing Arrangements: If you require special arrangements due to a verified disability or medical condition, please contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 544-2154 at least five business days before the test.

Tentative Date of Onsite Oral Examinations:
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse workforce and community. It is committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive workspace that is welcoming to all. Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.