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DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION - Range 24 / EXE

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DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION - Range 24 / EXE

Salary

$46.96 - $92.77 Hourly

Location

Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Executive

Job Number

2025-00455

Department

Parks & Recreation Department

Division

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

04/28/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor.

DEPARTMENT : Parks and Recreation

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

The Director of Parks and Recreation accountable for control of departmental expenditures against the budget; timeliness and effectiveness of agen cy service provision; staff development and departmental employee relations; quality, level and technical ade­quacy of agency programs and services and attai.mrent of stated service goals; policy administration of the De­partment; integration of operational plans with long­range service goals and objectives; all responsibilities and authorities delegated; and special projects as as­signed by the Mayor.

Work involves comprehensive planning, directing, and coordinating the municipal parks and recreation program in accordance with accepted principles of public recreation administration, departmental financial capabilities, and policies of the Parks and Recreation Board and the City council. The employee is required to resolve technical recreational problems and recommend expansion or contraction of physical facilities or activity programs.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Parks and Recreation or related discipline and eight (8) years of experience in parks and recreation management or a related field of which two (2) years have been in a supervisory or lead capacity.

OR

A Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Parks and Recreation or other closely related discipline and ten (10) years of experience in parksand recreation management or a related field of which two (2) years have been in a supervisory or lead capacity.

OR

Associate’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Parks and Recreation or related discipline and twelve (12) years of experience in parks and recreation management or a related field of which two (2) years have been in a supervisory or lead capacity.

OR

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and fourteen (14) years of experience in parks and recreation or a related field of which two (2) years have been in a supervisory or lead capacity.

Must possess a valid State of Alaska Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record at time of hire.

Instructions to Applicants:

+ Submit a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for and interest in this position.

+ Submit a comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae.

+ Submit contact information for three professional references.

+ Submit proof of highest education/degree awarded.

+ If you referenced any certifications or licenses on your resume, submit a copy.

+ If active military service is on your resume, submit a DD Form 214.

+ Submit a current copy of your driver's license and satisfactory driving records.

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify . E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicles' driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history.

The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf) (Download PDF reader)

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process

Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.

NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

+ Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio

+ Life Insurance

+ Dependent Life Insurance

+ Short Term Disability

+ Long Term Disability

+ Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care

+ Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

+ State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program

+ 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Paid Leave Plan

+ 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx

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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

+ Yes

+ No

02

Which best describes your completed level of education?

+ High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

+ Associate's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Parks and Recreation or related discipline

+ Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Parks and Recreation or related discipline

+ Master’s degree or higher Public Administration, Business Administration, Parks and Recreation or related discipline

03

Please indicate you level of experience in Parks and Recreation or a related field.

+ Less than 8 years

+ 8 years to less than 10 years

+ 10 years to less than 12 years

+ 12 years to less than 14 years

+ 14 years or more

04

Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History support your response.

Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

05

Do you have at least 2 years of supervisory or lead experience?

+ Yes

+ No

06

Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History support your response.

Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.

07

Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license or have the ability to obtain one at time of hire?

+ Yes

+ No

08

Are you legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Municipality of Anchorage

Address

632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone

(907) 343-4442

Website

http://www.muni.org/jol

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