Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services
City of Santa Ana
Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (EM)
SALARY
$198,840.00 - $260,004.00 Annually
LOCATION
City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA
JOB TYPE
Full-time
JOB NUMBER
2027-00068
DEPARTMENT
Parks, Recreation and Community Services
OPENING DATE
08/10/2026
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
BARGAINING UNIT
EM
SALARY
$198,840.00 - $260,004.00 Annually
LOCATION
City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA
JOB TYPE
Full-time
JOB NUMBER
2027-00068
DEPARTMENT
Parks, Recreation and Community Services
OPENING DATE
08/10/2026
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
BARGAINING UNIT
EM
Description
The City of Santa Ana invites your interest in the position of:
Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services
For details about this exciting opportunity, please click on the link below to view the brochure:
Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Brochure
Selection Process
Please complete and submit a City application form online with a cover letter and resume attached to be considered for this exciting opportunity. This recruitment is continuous until a sufficient competitive pool of well-qualified applications has been received. A first review will be conducted for applications received by Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 11:59pm. Applications (including resume and cover letter) will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the preliminary oral interviews. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the final interview and selection process.
To apply, click on the green "Apply" link above. New users must create a Governmentjobs.com account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time: Online Employment Application Guide
For additional information or assistance, please contact James Murray at 714-647-5371 or via e-mail at [email protected].
The City of Santa Ana is an equal opportunity employer. If you consider yourself a person with a disability, you may contact us regarding providing reasonable accommodation.
EmployerCity of Santa Ana
Address
Human Resources, M-24
PO Box 1988
Santa Ana, California, 92702
Phone 714-647-5340
Website
EmployerCity of Santa AnaPhone 714-647-5340 WebsiteAddress
Human Resources, M-24
PO Box 1988
Santa Ana, California, 92702
Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (EM) Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 All applications must include a resume and cover letter. Do you confirm that you have attached both your resume and cover letter to your application?
Yes
No
- QUESTION 2 How many year(s) of progressively responsible administrative and management experience in recreation, parks, community services and cultural programming experience do you possess?
None
Less than 4 years
At least 4 years, less than 8 years
At least 8 years, less than 10 years
At least 10 years or more
- QUESTION 3 What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
Did not graduate high school / did not obtain GED
Graduated high school / obtained GED
Completed some college-level coursework or obtained Associate degree
Obtained Bachelor's degree
Obtained Graduate degree
- Required Question