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Director of Parks, Recreation, and Public Areas Maintenance


University City, Missouri


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University, MO | United States


Job description

University City, Missouri (est. pop. 35,065), is a charming and culturally diverse city nestled in St. Louis County. Often referred to as “U City” by locals, University City is a bedroom community anchored by the prestigious Washington University in St. Louis and offering both suburban tranquility and urban accessibility.

The City is seeking a Director of Parks, Recreation, and Public Areas Maintenance to supervise all department activities, including the maintenance of parks, department facilities, trees, streets, and the golf course. The Director establishes and administers strategic goals, objectives, and long-range planning for operations and programs within the department. The department operates with a FY24 adopted budget of $3.9 million and about 30 FTEs and a host of seasonal employees throughout the year.

The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree; seven or more years of increasingly responsible experience in the management of a public parks and recreation system and public areas maintenance, or similar client-based organization, is desirable. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Certification as a parks and recreation professional (CPRP) by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) is preferred.

The salary range for this position is $101,681 to $149,942, depending on qualifications and experience. University City offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, FSA, defined benefit pension plan, life insurance, 457 deferred compensation plan, Traditional and Roth IRA plans, long term disability, paid vacation and sick leave and holidays, funeral leave, employee assistance program, as well as other ancillary benefits. EOE.

Qualified applicants are asked to apply by April 3, 2024. Please apply at:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/4413447/

For more information, please contact Yolanda Howze at [email protected] or 312.240.3401.

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