CPRS Job Listing
Director of Community Services
The City of La Mesa is seeking an innovative, flexible, and collaborative leader who values teamwork and is committed to developing and mentoring staff as the next Community Services Director. This is an at-will management position, reporting to the Assistant City Manager.
The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking individual with strong communication skills who can align departmental objectives with the City’s long-term vision. They will have the ability to identify community needs, evaluate programs, and implement innovative solutions to create inclusive and accessible community services and facilities for all residents. The successful candidate will combine their technical expertise, leadership, community focus, and strategic thinking to enhance the City’s community services and improve the quality of life for La Mesa residents.
Please see recruitment brochure for detailed information.
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in recreation administration, business administration, public administration, or a related field. A Master's degree is highly desirable.
Experience
Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in community services programs including three years of experience in managing and supervising a comprehensive community services, recreation, and/or human services program.
License or Certificate
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
Please see recruitment brochure for additional information.
To be considered, interested candidates must submit a job application, cover letter and resume online through the City's website no later than 11:59 P.M., Friday, February 7, 2025.
Candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in the examination process for this position. Extensive reference and background checks will be completed on the selected candidate.