CPRS Job Listing

Challenging Department Head level position with the City of Visalia leading the Parks & Recreation Department in overseeing Parks and Urban Forestry, Recreation, Facilities Maintenance, and Animal Services. The City is looking for an innovative, responsive professional with a strategic vision for the future.  Requires a proven track record of effective leadership and management skills and related BS degree with 8 years of experience in a full service municipal or similar agency.   

Consider living in a thriving community that offers some of the most affordable housing in California and the typical commute time is less than 20 minutes.  With a population of over 143,000, Visalia offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities including sporting and cultural activities, outdoor recreational opportunities, a vibrant downtown area and much more.  Come discover all Visalia has to offer.  

Experience Visalia. Enhance your life. 

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The ideal candidate for this executive level at-will position will be someone professional, responsive, innovative, and dedicated to the mission of the City and department and have a strategic vision for the future.  

The City is looking for a Director who demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations and look at alternative methods of delivering service, a desire to positively impact the community, and work cooperatively to provide quality customer service. It is critical for the new Director to establish, build, and maintain strong and effective working relationships with the community, stakeholders, City Management, boards and commissions.   

Qualifications include graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or applicable field along with eight (8) years of extensive administrative experience in a full-service municipal agency, county government, or similar agency with at least three (3) years in a management position.  Experience in all aspects of the diverse functions of the department is not expected, but a track record of effective leadership in some of the areas of responsibility of the position is desired, along with strong aptitude for learning new roles and responsibilities, adapting to changing conditions, and leading a management team covering diverse areas of responsibility.   

To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, submit your letter of interest and resume detailing your qualifications online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/visalia. The Final Filing Date for this recruitment is Wednesday May 22, 2024 by 5:00 pm. Direct questions to: