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CHIEF OF PLANNING, PARKS AND RECREATION

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CHIEF OF PLANNING, PARKS AND RECREATION

Salary

$132,009.36 - $205,301.76 Annually

Location

Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

D4115B

Department

PARKS AND RECREATION

Opening Date

12/04/2025

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Position/Program Information

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

FILING PERIOD

The application filing period will begin on Friday, December 5, 2025 , at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled.

The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

EXAM NUMBER

D4115B

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from anyone.

ABOUT US:

At our Planning and Development (P&D) Agency we play a meaningful role in ensuring that County parks, trails, and buildings are well planned, designed, constructed, and preserved; socially and culturally relevant; appropriately and equitably located in all neighborhoods; physically accessible; and safe and secure. We serve the needs of communities in the County of Los Angeles by developing policies and implementing projects that support park expansion and environmental stewardship of County lands and trails. We are part of an award-winning department that offers room for career growth!

ABOUT YOU:

The Chief of Planning is responsible for master planning, regulation, land management and compliance, and trails planning for the County. Are you an organized, detail oriented, team player who enjoys working on meaningful projects? If you answered yes, then we are looking for you!

Essential Job Functions

+ Plans, assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of the Planning Division.

+ Leads the development of plans to prioritize the development of new and improved park space in Very High and High Need Communities as defined by the Los Angeles Countywide Comprehensive Park and Recreation Needs Assessment (accessed at this link: https://lacountyparkneeds.org/pnaplus-home).

+ Leads the development, maintenance, and application of the Los Angeles Countywide Comprehensive Park and Recreation Needs Assessment

+ Facilitates the development of planning priorities and special initiatives across the department for the development of new and improved facilities and hiking trails.

+ Engages other County departments, non-governmental organizations, jurisdictions, and elected officials to ensure the advancement of departmental priorities.

+ Develops strategies, priorities, performance measures to advance departmental aims and values.

+ Promotes and supports the department's equity and inclusion goals, such as the increase of park access in High and Very High Need Communities.

+ Recommends park improvements and develops specific plans for implementing these needs.

+ Supervises planning activities for the acquisition of land and facilities for recreation purposes.

+ Provides avenues of participation from, consults with, and provides information to Board Offices, community groups, county departments, and other public or private agencies on matters relating to park planning development and facilities.

+ Applies knowledge of social, political, and environmental issues that influence the County park and recreation system.

+ Engages diverse groups and stakeholders, including people with disabilities, communities in Very High and High Need Communities, and historically underrepresented groups.

+ Oversees routine planning and regulatory actions, including CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act), encroachments, and easements.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Seven years' progressively responsible experience directing the work of a unit* engaged in professional planning activities for master/community planning*** ORland management and acquisition,**** three years of which must have been in a supervisory role.**

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 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.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following:

+ Experience supervising large teams of staff engaged in professional planning activities for master/community planning, or land management and acquisition.

+ Experience managing technical and professional staff through subordinate supervisors engaged in professional planning activities for master/community planning or land management and acquisition.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

* Directing the work of a unit is defined as serving in a project manager role. Four years of the seven can be in a non-supervisory role.

** Supervisory role is defined as having responsibility over professional/technical staff, which includes assigning, reviewing, evaluating the work of staff, hiring, and approving time for payroll purposes.

*** Master/Community planning: Involves developing and updating a written document and plan that includes goals and strategies for future park development or preservation of land and open space.

**** Land management and acquisition is a program and process to manage the use and development of land resources for the purpose of conservation or development of public park and open space.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

+ Training & Experience (T&E) Evaluation: This assessment type will evaluate the experience and desirable qualifications you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system. This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score.

The passing score for the assessment is 70%.

Applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:

Candidates who pass the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill one vacancy located at our department's headquarters located in Alhambra, CA.

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.

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Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. Test scores cannot be given over the telephone.

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 govermentjobs.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.

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.

Department Contact Name: Jesse Yee

Department Contact Number: (626) 588-5104

Department Contact Email: [email protected] ([email protected])

ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 588-5109

Teletype Phone: ( 213) 427-6118

California Relay Services Phone: (800)735-2922

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.

This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:

The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:

Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.

Veteran’s Credit:

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.

For more information on veteran’s credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\_PPG\_115.pdf

Revised September 2025

For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)

01

The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process.CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY.Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience. Be as specific as possible and include all information requested.Comments such as "see resume or application" will NOT be considered as a response.All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.

+ I understand the above information and instructions.

02

Do you have the following experience? Seven years' progressively responsible experience directing the work of a unit* engaged in professional planning activities for master/community planning,**three years of which must have been in a supervisory role.****Directing the work of a unit is defined as serving in a project manager role, not necessarily exercising full supervision but must have been responsible for directing and coordinating the work of others. **Master/Community planning involves developing and updating a written document and plan that includes goals and strategies for future park development or preservation of land and open space. *** Supervisory role is defined as having responsibility over professional/technical staff, which includes assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of staff, hiring, and approving time for payroll purposes.

+ Yes

+ No

03

If you answered "YES" for Question #2 above, youMUSTincludeALLof the following information forEACHrelevant position held:

+ 1. Payroll Title:

+ 2. Organization/Department:

+ 3. Employment Start Date: (mm/dd/yyyy)

+ 4. Employment End Date: (mm/dd/yyyy)

+ 5. Duties: Describe duties and responsibilities in detail that clearly demonstrate your experience in master/community planning.

+ 6. Number of professional/technical staff directed and their respective job titles.

+ 7. Identify the years you exercised the full range of supervisory duties and the number and job titles of the staff you supervised.VERY IMPORTANT: To receive credit for supervising, you must identify the job titles of the staff you supervised.If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A"

04

Do you have the following experience? Seven years' progressively responsible experience directing the work of a unit* engaged inland management and acquisition,**three years of which must have been in a supervisory role.**** Directing the work of a unit is defined as serving in a project manager role, not necessarily exercising full supervision but must have been responsible for directing and coordinating work of others. ** Land management and acquisition is a program and process to manage the use and development of land resources for the purpose of conservation or development of public park and open space. *** Supervisory role is defined as having responsibility over professional/technical staff, which includes assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of staff, hiring, and approving time for payroll purposes.

+ Yes

+ No

05

If you answered "YES" for Question #4 above, youMUSTincludeALLof the following information forEACHrelevant position held:

+ 1. Payroll Title:

+ 2. Department / Organization:

+ 3. Employment Start Date : (mm/dd/yyyy)

+ 4. Employment End Date: (mm/dd/yyyy)

+ 5. Duties (describe your duties and responsibilities in detail that clearly demonstrate your experience in land acquisition and management)

+ 6. Number of professional/technical staff and their job titles.

+ 7. Identify the years you exercised the full range of supervisory duties and the number and job titles of the staff you supervised.VERY IMPORTANT: To receive credit for supervising, identify the job titles of the staff you supervised.If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A"

06

Of your full supervisory* experience, did you supervise at least 7 or more professional/technical staff performingplanning work? * Defined as having responsibility over professional/technical staff, which includes assigning, reviewing, and evaluating the work of staff, hiring, and approving time for payroll purposes.

+ Yes

+ No

07

If you answered "YES" to the previous question, identify:

+ Job titles of each professional/technical staff; and

+ The number and job titles of the staff who reported to your direct reports.If you answered "No" to the previous question, indicate, N/A.

08

Of yourfull supervisory experience,did at least 2 or more of the professional/technical staff that reported to youalso supervise other professional staff performingplanning work?

+ Yes

+ No

09

If you answered "YES" to the previous question, identify:

+ Job titles of your direct reports who supervised at least two other professional/technical staff; and

+ The number and job titles of the staff who reported to your direct reports.If you answered "No" to the previous question, indicate N/A.

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Employer

County of Los Angeles

Address

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Los Angeles, California, 90010

Website

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