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Are you a skilled manager who is able to successfully manage multiple projects to completion? Do you place emphasis on staff development, relationship building, and being an engaged mentor and coach? If this describes you, and you have a sense of humor and enjoy coming to work, Palo Alto is looking for you! Apply today!!
Palo Alto, known as the “Birthplace of Silicon Valley,” is a vibrant city that seamlessly blends tradition and innovation. Home to 69,700 residents and nearly 100,000 jobs, it offers an extraordinary place to live and work. As the global center of technology and innovation, Palo Alto hosts the corporate headquarters of many world-class companies and research facilities and boasts a top-ranked public school system, beautiful residential neighborhoods, and vibrant shopping and retail districts, making it a truly exceptional community.
The City seeks a proven leader to guide the team to the next level of excellence. The ideal candidate will have experience with contracts and budgets, collaboration, consensus building, and engaging with internal and external partners. They will possess outstanding written and oral presentation skills. Successful candidates will have a BA and eight years of experience overseeing parks and natural open spaces, including maintenance, capital improvement projects, golf course management, and community service or related experience, including five years at a management level.
The annual salary range is $172,890 - $259,334 with a robust benefit plan that includes generous contributions to health insurance, commuter benefits, paid parental leave, childcare assistance, and employees may apply to send their children to the award-winning Palo Alto Unified District Schools.
Filing Deadline: May 25, 2025
Resumes are acknowledged within 2 business days.
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Salary : $172,890 - $259,334
