Park Services Division Director

Why Join Our Team?

The mission of the Bainbridge Island Metropolitan Park and Recreation District is to build a healthy community through effective, sustainable stewardship of the District's parks and open space, and through the development and delivery of innovative cultural and recreation opportunities. If you are motivated by building a career in public service, we encourage you to apply.

The Park Services Division Director is responsible for the overall leadership, organization, management, and supervision of the Park Division. This role is responsible for maintenance and development of the District's park, recreation facility, and open space systems. In addition, they maintain and ensure Division community relations including but not limited to; professional service, contractor relations, programs, safety, operations, budgets, rates, revenues, facilities, and equipment.

The Park Services Division Director takes charge of the long-range planning of parks and facilities, overall division management duties, and all Division related services within the District. This role serves the District Leadership Team.

The current full salary range for this position is $9,347.39 - $12,938.97 per month. The District places new employees within the published salary range based on qualifications and professional experience as listed on the application material, in accordance with District policy.

Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time, exempt employees.

• 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with increased accrual over time
• 8 hours of sick leave accrued monthly
• 10 paid holidays
• 2 (personal leave) days annually (prorated if hired after the first of the year)
• 80 hours of administrative leave each calendar year, prorated in the year of hire
• Medical, dental, vision insurance for employees and their families
• Flexible spending account, basic life and long-term disability insurance
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Washington State Retirement plan, PERS (DRS) for retirement security and eligibility to contribute to the deferred compensation program
• Free pool pass at the Aquatic Center, basic fitness membership at the Bainbridge Island Recreation Center (BIRC) and reduction in cost on most Park District classes for employee, employee’s spouse/domestic partner, and any child of the employee under the age of 19

• Plan, implement, and evaluate divisional goals and programs for park services operations. Manage user group and intergovernmental agreement programs with local jurisdictions.
• Coordinate and provide overall leadership to long range and ongoing Division planning, formulate park and recreation organization and development programs.
• Direct and oversee scheduling and supervision of crews and personnel, volunteers, contractors, or other providers. Also function as a back-up and working supervisor.
• Direct and coordinate the Division's professional service functions including relations with architects, landscape designers, horticulturists, arborists, safety consultants, and engineers.
• Oversee training and orientation of staff regarding Division services and District procedures, forms, programs, and serve as resource on day-to-day activities.
• Direct and monitor Division projects, functions, facility and equipment operations, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards. Also responsible for accident investigations, risk management, and program safety and quality assurance.
• Direct and coordinate development and construction of District parks and facilities.
• Manage construction of new parks, facilities, and equipment with other District divisions and departments.
• Responsible for preparation of division budgets and advising the Executive Director on a regular basis regarding the status of budgets and accounts. Also responsible for the purchase of equipment and supplies, and assisting on fundraising and grants.
• Serve as a resource to the Executive Director, Commissioners, Division Directors, Department managers, and District staff; and attend Board of Commissioner meetings.
• Knowledge and thorough understanding of…