Director of Parks & Recreation

City of Bremerton, Washington

Salary: $131,124 - $144,735

Plus excellent benefits, including: $10,000 hiring bonus, negotiated relocation expenses, and employer also contributes 4% of salary to deferred compensation

The City of Bremerton, Washington, offers affordable, quality living in a spectacular water and mountain setting. Located on the Kitsap Peninsula, Bremerton lies east of the Olympic Mountains and directly across Puget Sound from Seattle. With a population of nearly 45,000, Bremerton is the largest city in Kitsap County and serves as the urban center for the Bremerton-Silverdale Metropolitan Area. Bremerton is a great place to live and offers quality schools, vast recreation opportunities, a clean environment, beautiful parks, cultural programs, convenient shopping and excellent medical facilities.

The City of Bremerton’s Parks & Recreation Department provides safe and attractive parks, facilities and programs for the enjoyment of Bremerton’s citizens and visitors. The department operates and maintains the Sheridan Park Community Center, Bremerton Senior Center and Ivy Green Cemetery. The department maintains more than 30 parks and beautification areas located throughout the city. A broad menu of recreational programs and activities for a variety of ages and interests are offered with many recovering a portion or all of the incremental costs to provide these services.

Under the direction of the Mayor, the Director of Parks & Recreation is responsible for the overall vision and direction of the Parks & Recreation Department, as well as administrative oversight of activities and programs, including the acquisition, development, and maintenance of all park facilities and grounds; the establishment of recreation, athletic, community and senior centers, cultural arts, and special event programs; and the supervision and evaluation of assigned personnel. Responsibilities include development and oversight of department goals and objectives; policies and procedures; budget development and oversight; and compliance with statutory requirements. This position will have considerable and frequent contact with the Mayor, City Council, and other department directors, as well as representatives of local, state, federal, and tribal governments and agencies, and the public.

Seven years of full-time paid experience in parks and recreation work, with at least two years of which have involved preparing service program funding justifications, and at least three years of which involved supervisory responsibility at the senior management level. An equivalent combination of experience, education, and training sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position must be demonstrated by the applicant.

Benefits include, but are not limited to, medical, dental and vision plans; employer contributions to State Retirement System pension plans; paid vacation; 11 paid holidays per year plus 1 paid floating holiday; hybrid remote work/telecommuting upon Mayor approval.

For a complete position profile, full job description, detailed benefits information, and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://www.prothman.com/ and click on "Open Recruitments". For questions, call 206-368-0050. The City of Bremerton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by July 14, 2024. (First review, open until filled.)