Parks Manager

Job Description:

Parks Manager

Description

Introduction

The City of Scottsdale is seeking a dedicated and experienced Parks Manager to oversee the maintenance, enhancement, and overall management of our vibrant public parks and green spaces. This leadership role is integral to ensuring that Scottsdale’s parks remain safe, beautiful, and a welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

As a Parks Manager, you will lead a team of experienced maintenance professionals responsible for turf management, trees, landscaping, irrigation systems, and park infrastructure across the city. You will develop and implement comprehensive maintenance programs, manage budgets and resources efficiently, and ensure compliance with environmental, safety, and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of the challenges involved in maintaining high use facilities that include sports fields, playgrounds, and open turf areas. You will be an effective communicator, capable of balancing operational demands with the community’s expectations for safe, attractive, and well-maintained parks. If you are passionate about maintaining exceptional parks and results driven, please submit your application!

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $112,528.00/annually.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Management or closely related field from an accredited educational institution.
• Five years' experience in professional recreation to include three years of Supervisory experience.
• Experience implementing practices and procedures used in maintaining Parks and Recreation facilities and parks and recreation programs and services.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/orjob-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications, and Other Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona. Note: A Graduated Driver’s License is considered restricted.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Develops, establishes, implements, monitors and achieves Parks & Recreation objectives, goals, and vision.
• Prepares assigned annual program budgets and reviews.
• Develops annual budget plans, prepares monthly reports of the budget status.
• Implements City and departmental policies.
• Makes presentations to Parks and Recreation commissions, City Council and external organizations.
• Develops annual work plans to determine staffing and workload needs within all program areas.
• Develops cost of services for each discipline and recreation program.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Most work is performed in a City office environment, with regular site visits to recreation community centers and park areas.
• Walks or moves, stands, bends and accesses paved, gravel or turf park areas to inspect the program areas.
• Occasional exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, inclement weather, temperature extremes, traffic hazards and unpleasant odors.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including computer, telephone, key calculator, copy and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
• Travel to/from meetings and various City locations.

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here .

Part-Time Positions:
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here .

Closing Date/Time: 6/26/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

Salary:

$95,784.00 - $129,355.20 Annually