Stafford County, Virginia, is ideally located along the Interstate 95 corridor just 40 miles south of Washington, DC and 50 miles north of Richmond. The County has a diverse population of over 164,000 residents and ranks as the third fastest growing county in Virginia.
The County is seeking a Director of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism to be responsible for the physical assets, revenues, programs, and services under the umbrella of the Department on a day-to-day basis. The Director serves as a key member of the County Administrator's Leadership Team. The County operates a wide range of well-maintained and up to date facilities which include indoor and outdoor aquatics facilities, an eleven-rectangle athletic field complex, two community centers, public trails, picnicking areas, a beach along the Potomac River, two fishing lakes, three boat ramps and thirteen parks which are spread over 1,432 acres of publicly owned property. The Department operates with a budget of $11M and has an authorized full-time workforce of 42 employees supplemented by 132 part-time employees.
A bachelor's degree in parks and recreation administration or a related field, from an accredited college or university, plus ten years of managerial or administrative experience in a comparably sized organization is required. A master's degree is preferred. Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred. Successful candidates must have experience managing staff of a comparably sized organization, working within established budget parameters and developing alternative revenue sources.
The salary range for the Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism position is $160,000 — $200,000, negotiable based upon the qualifications of the successful candidate. Residency within the County is required within a negotiated period of time. Benefits include but are not limited to: participation in the Virginia Retirement System; medical, dental, and vision; group life and disability insurances; vacation, administrative, holiday and sick leave; employee assistance program; professional dues and conference expenses.
Qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/4729216
This position is open until filled. First review of resumes occurs on Friday, December 13, 2024. For more information or to request accommodations, please contact Anne Lewis at anne.lewis@bakertilly.com or 703-923-8214.