Parks and Recreation Manager*

Job Description:

Parks and Recreation Manager*

Description

Position Overview

*This recruitment is limited to the first 20 qualified applications and will close to the public without notice while still accepting applications from internal employees.

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Parks and Recreation Manager in the Department of Parks and Recreation. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, develops, plans, manages, and oversees the staff and operations of Parks and Recreation facilities, parks, trails, sports fields, programs, venues, and related amenities and performs related duties as assigned.

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Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in parks and recreation management, business administration or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in development, organization, and/or operation of a variety of parks and recreation programs, services, and/or facilities, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
• Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483.
• Incumbent may be required to obtain specific technical certifications.
• May be required to obtain a valid completion card for an OSHA-30 course within 15 calendar days of appointment.
• Completion of FEMA 100-400, 700 and 800 training within one (1) year of appointment.
• Desirable Certifications:
  • Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP),
  • Certified Parks and Recreation Executive (CPRE),
  • Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP), Aquatics Facility Operator (AFO), Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI).
  • Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
  • Certified Arborist

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Cover Letter*
3) Resume*
4) Supplemental Questionnaire - Your responses to these questions will be read and scored by Subject Matter Experts and will determine your placement on the eligibility list for this classification.

*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions .

ASSESSMENT DATES:
Scored Supplemental Question Assessment* (Weighted 100%)

*The Scored Supplemental Question Assessment will be the only scored examination and is weighed 100% for placement on an eligibility list. Candidates must receive at least 70% (or higher) on their Scored Supplemental Question Assessment in order to be considered for the position. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date.

Selection Interview with Written/Performance Component - Tuesday, May 13, 2025
(Top-Scoring Candidates)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

City of Henderson, Nevada
Non-Represented: Professional, Management, Executive Employees
Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or1X annual salary, whichever is greater
• Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• No Social Security tax on employee's wages
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
• Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program
• Employer paid Match on Pre-Tax 457(b) contributions
  • Professional Staff - $1,500 annually
  • Management Staff - $2,000 annually
  • Executive Staff - $2,500 annually

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

• Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year
• From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:
  • Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 17.42 hours per month
  • Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 20.59 hours per month
  • Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 23.75 hours per month

*Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

• Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence

HOLIDAYS

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
• The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

• Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
• Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401aDeferred Compensation Plan - new/hireemployees only
• IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
• Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
• Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council

Revised 03/24

Closing Date/Time: 4/29/2025 3:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$80,227.55 - $120,341.32 Annually