Urban Park Manager - Park and Recreation Department

About This Position

The Parks and Recreation Department provides residents and visitors more than 41,000 acres of desert parks and mountain preserves. The parks feature 41 trailheads and more than 200 miles of trails, and 189 city parks. Additionally, there are 32 community and recreation centers, classes, and sports programs for all ages, 29 pools, eight golf courses, and a variety of specialty and cultural venues and facilities.

The Urban Park Manager position is part of the Natural Resources Division and serves as a second-line supervisor within the Urban Park Ranger Unit; a 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week operation. This position reports to the Urban Parks Supervisor and is responsible for supervising Park Ranger Supervisors and Park Rangers assigned to urban parks, ensuring safe, clean, and accessible spaces for the public. The Urban Park Manager assists in managing the team responsible for enforcing the Parks Department Code of Conduct and City ordinances, and coordinates with law enforcement and other City departments to address criminal activity, emergencies, and community concerns. This position requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Proficiency in technology tools such as MS Teams, Word, Excel, and database systems
• Knowledge of Phoenix City Codes, Code of Conduct, and patrol procedures.
• Adept at problem-solving, conflict resolution, and managing complex enforcement issues.
• Exhibits excellent communication skills for interacting with staff, the public, and community partners.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and supervisory skills in a public safety or park management environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply statutes, case law, legal guidance, and policies regarding violations of park rules and City codes, trespass approvals, and jurisdictional questions.
  
  

SALARY

Pay Range: $71,240.00 - $105,248.00 annually.

Hiring Range: $71,240.00 - $95,451.20 annually.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.
  
  

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
  
  

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in recreation, leisure studies, outdoor recreation, criminal justice, or other activity applicable to the designated specialty,
• And three years of full-time professional experience in recreation or in one or more areas of specialization such as a park ranger, law enforcement, or security.
• Or three years of supervisory experience as a park ranger, in law enforcement, skilled parks maintenance or security.
• Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted
• Must be able to work more than forty hours per week, including weekends, evenings, early mornings, overnight, and holidays.
• Must be able to participate in after-hours/weekend texts, calls, and meetings as required.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• This position requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Experience presenting to community groups or facilitating training.
• Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Experience completing, reviewing, and approving professional documents
• Experience with conflict resolution.
  
  

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes May 13, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

How To Apply

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

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