REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER, PARKS AND RECREATION (CHIEF OF DEVELOPMENT)
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REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER, PARKS AND RECREATION (CHIEF OF DEVELOPMENT)
Salary
$132,009.36 - $205,301.76 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
D8773F-R
Department
PARKS AND RECREATION
Opening Date
12/10/2025
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position/Program Information
EXAM NUMBER
D8773F-R
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from everyone!
We will be accepting online applications from December 11, 2025 at 8:00 am (PT). We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
Why work for us?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
The ideal candidate we are searching for will be knowledgeable of architectural design, project delivery methods, and organizational objectives, policies, and operations to effectively oversee all capital projects.
For more information, please view the classification specification:Regional Operations Manager. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065624?keywords=8773&page@type=classSpecifications)
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Essential Job Functions
Under the direction of an Assistant Director, manages the capital projects functions of the Department of Parks and Recreation
Directs highly complex or sensitive assignments
Prepares or manages the preparation of various documents of a technical, sensitive, complex, or political nature
Represents the Department on capital project related matters and programs at various meetings
Collaborates with appropriate Departmental services, County departments, community stakeholders, and/or Federal, State, and local agencies on a variety of issues
May assume the duties of the Assistant Director (in absence of), as directed, by performing necessary management functions
Maintains current knowledge related to Parks and Recreation services, capital projects, facilities, and programs
Requirements
Requirements to Qualify
Four years of supervisory experience at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Administrative Services Manager II* or higher overseeing a unit responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of capital projects for a California-based public agency with a budget of at least $1 million per capital project.
Withhold information:
No withhold will be allowed. Required experience must be fully met by the last day of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.
Endorsement of county qualifications:
If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within 7 calendar days from application submission. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements.
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:
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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Administrative Services Manager II is defined as supervising a unit of professional staff responsible for performing a full range of difficult to complex analytical assignments within one or more administrative functional areas and makes recommendations on highly complex issues which directly impact departmental programs and administrative operations, and which may be of a confidential or sensitive nature.
Acceptable classes for Administrative Services Manager II include, but are not limited to:
Human Resources Analyst IV
Program Specialist IV, CEO
Senior Staff Analyst, Health Services
Additional Information
Once we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent:
This examination will consist of two (2) parts:
Part I: Multiple Choice and/or Simulation Assessments,weighted 60%, measuring:
Reading Comprehension
Management Potential
Management Judgment
Working to High Quality Standards
Achievement
Generating New Ideas
Willingness to Learn
Empathy
Working Relationships
Sharing Knowledge and Guidance
Analyzing Information
Learning Quickly
Using Time Efficiently
Adapting to Change
Controlling Emotions
Responsibility
MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENT(S) ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Part II: An Evaluation of Training & Experience,weighted 40%, measuring:
Experience supervising teams involved in the planning, development, and implementation of capital projects for public agencies
Experience collaborating with stakeholders for facilities repair and/or improvement activities
Experience supervising a team on procurement and/or construction management tasks
Possession of professional licenses
Applicants must meet the Specialty Requirements and achieve 70% or higher on the combined score of Parts I and II in order to be placed on the eligible register.
Transfer of test components:
If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.
Test preparation:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.
Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests (https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests).
Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
Eligibility and Vacancy Information:
Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months. We will use this register to fill vacancies as they occur.
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.
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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.
Testing accommodation:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for testing accommodation.
Testing Accommodations Coordinator:TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Tele@type Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate Tele@type Phone: (800) 897-0077
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name: Stanley Wang
Department Contact Phone: (213) 441-2001
Department Contact Email: swang@hr.lacounty.gov
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 tele@type equipment may leave messages by calling the tele@type 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
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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 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
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Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
I understand the above information and instructions.
03
How many years of supervisory experience do you have at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Administrative Services Manager II or higher overseeing a unit responsible for the planning, design, and implementation of capital projects for a California-based public agency with a budget of at least $1 million per capital project? *Experience at the level of Los Angeles County's class of Administrative Services Manager II is defined as supervising a unit of professional staff responsible for performing a full range of difficult to complex analytical assignments within one or more administrative functional areas and makes recommendations on highly complex issues which directly impact departmental programs and administrative operations, and which may be of a confidential or sensitive nature.
No experience
Less than 2 years
At least 2 years but less than 3 years
At least 3 years but less than 4 years
4 years or more
04
If you are claiming experience in the question above, please provide the following for where that experience was gained: Official Payroll Title, Employer/Department Name, Dates of Employment - From (month/year) to (month/year), Supervisor's name and contact information, Major duties performed. If you are not claiming experience in the question above, please write "N/A".
05
Instructions:Questions 6 through 17 are a self-assessment of your Training and Experience as it relates to the position. This Evaluation of Training and Experience is weighted at40%of your final exam score. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate your experience in the following areas:
Experience supervising teams involved in the planning, development, and implementation of capital projects for public agencies
Experience collaborating with stakeholders for facilities repair and/or improvement activities
Experience supervising a team on procurement and/or construction management tasks
Possession of professional licenses
In order to receive credit for your responses, please make sure to provide any supporting work history when prompted. Additionally, applicants may submit verification documents up to seven (7) calendar days after the last date of the application filing period for questions requiring proof of completion of certifications and/or trainings.Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
Certification Statement
By completing the following self-assessment, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this training and experience questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may verify the information that I have provided.I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or intentional omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions that may include removal from this examination and dismissal from County employment.
I have read and understood the above instructions.
06
Indicate all @types of capital projects for a public agency you have experience supervising the planning, development, and implementation of. (Select all that apply)
Note: Capital project is defined as a project having a budget of at least one million dollars.
sports fields
sports courts
cultural facilities (e.g., theatres, museums)
aquatic facilities
public buildings (community centers)
parks/open space
trails
none of the above
07
In order to receive credit for your response to question 6, please describe the duties you performed supervising the planning, development, and implementation of for each @type of capital project selected. Also include your position title, employer, start and end dates of employment (month/year), and immediate supervisor name(s) and phone number(s). If you have no experience in any area listed, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
08
Do you have at least two years of experience collaborating with any of the following stakeholders for facilities repair and/or improvement activities? (Select all that apply)
Notes:
Collaborating with stakeholders on facilities and/or grounds related activities is defined as coordinating activities, gathering and communicating facility information and needs, and/or disseminating project information.
To select a response, you must have experience collaborating witheachstakeholder forat least two years.
Vendors/contractors
Federal government
State and local government
Community based organizations (CBOs)
Non-profit organizations
Leasing or building management companies
None of the above
09
In order to receive credit for your response to question 8, please describe the duties you performed when collaborating with each stakeholder selected for facilities repair and/or improvement activities. Also include your position title, employer, start and end dates of employment (month/year), and immediate supervisor name(s) and phone number(s). If you have no experience in any area listed, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
10
Indicate all of the following procurement and/or construction management tasks for which you have supervised a team performing capital improvement, facility repair, facility maintenance, and facility alteration work forat least two contracts.(Select all that apply)
Note: In order to receive credit, you must have supervised a team performing each procurement and/or construction management task forat least twoseparate contracts.
Qualifying contractors
Coordinating bid process
Managing change orders
Coordinating contractor activities
Inspecting work
Scheduling work
None of the above
11
In order to receive credit for your response to question 10, please describe the duties you performed while supervising a team for each procurement and/or construction management task selected. Also include your position title, employer, start and end dates of employment (month/year), and immediate supervisor name(s) and phone number(s). If you have no experience in any area listed, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
12
How many projects for a public agency have you supervised a team performing capital improvement, repair, maintenance, and alteration work for?
Note: Completing projects for a public agency includes being employed by a public agency or being contracted to perform work for a public agency.
1-4
5-9
10 or more
None of the above
13
In order to receive credit for your response to question 12, please describe the duties you performed while supervising team(s) performing capital projects work for a public agency. Also include your position title, employer, start and end dates of employment (month/year), and immediate supervisor name(s) and phone number(s). If you have no experience in any area listed, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
14
Do you possess any of the following licenses? (Select all that apply)
Note: Licenses must be current and not expired to receive credit.
Licensed Architect
Licensed Landscape Architect
Professional Engineer in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
None of the above
15
In order to receive credit for your response to question 14, please attach valid, legible proof of licenses to your application, or submit it to swang@hr.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from the date you submit your application. If you have none of the above licenses, then indicate "N/A."
16
What is thelargestnumber of staff you have directlyANDindirectly supervised* for capital projects for at leasttwo continuous yearsfor the same organization ?
Notes:
Direct supervision is defined as the supervision of staff who directly report to you.
Indirect supervision is defined as the supervision of staff who report to subordinate supervisors/managers.
Only staff directly involved in capital projects work and design will be considered. This includes construction, project management, architectural and landscape design, and civil and structural engineering.
Supervisory experience must have been continuous with no gaps
Collective supervisory experience must have been from the same organization.
Experience directly and indirectly supervising staff is defined as having formal responsibility forALLof the following:
Advising, motivating, training, supporting, coaching, mentoring, and disciplining employees
Addressing employee concerns
Delegating assignments to subordinate staff
Monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating employees' work products and work ethic
Recordkeeping (e.g., performance evaluations, timekeeping)
1-5
6-10
11-20
21-29
30 or more
None of the above
17
In order to receive credit for your response to question 16, please describe the duties you performed directly and indirectly supervising the number of staff indicated above for capital projects. Also include your position title, employer, start and end dates of employment (month/year), and immediate supervisor name(s) and phone number(s). If you have no experience in any area listed, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
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