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**](https://storage.googleapis.com/proudcity/santaanaca/2026/08/prcs-director-brochure-2026-e0b96069.pdf) ### 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](https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide#create-an-account) For additional information or assistance, please contact James Murray at 714-647-5371 or via e-mail at jmurray@santa-ana.org. _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[http://www.santa-ana.gov](http://www.santa-ana.gov) EmployerCity of Santa AnaPhone 714-647-5340 Website[http://www.santa-ana.gov](http://www.santa-ana.gov)Address 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