Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (EM)

Salary: $198,840.00 - $260,004.00 Annually
Location : City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: EM

Description
The City of Santa Ana invites your interest in the position of:
Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services
For details about this exciting opportunity, please click on the link below to view the brochure:
Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Brochure

Selection Process

Please complete and submit a City application form online with a cover letter and resume attached to be considered for this exciting opportunity. This recruitment is continuous until a sufficient competitive pool of well-qualified applications has been received. A first review will be conducted for applications received by Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 11:59pm. Applications (including resume and cover letter) will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the preliminary oral interviews. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the final interview and selection process.

To apply, click on the green "Apply" link above. New users must create a Governmentjobs.com account first. Click on this link for instructions on how to set up your account and apply for the first time:

For additional information or assistance, please contact James Murray at 714-647-5371 or via e-mail at jmurray@santa-ana.org.
Please visit the following website to view the summary of comprehensive benefits!

(under EM)
NOTE: A more complete set of specifications for this classification may be found on the City's website or on file in the Human Resources Department. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The types and levels of employee benefits provided, including City contribution toward benefit costs, are subject to change as a result of periodic contract settlements between recognized employee associations and the City of Santa Ana.
01

All applications must include a resume and cover letter. Do you confirm that you have attached both your resume and cover letter to your application?

• Yes
• No

02

How many year(s) of progressively responsible administrative and management experience in recreation, parks, community services and cultural programming experience do you possess?

• None
• Less than 4 years
• At least 4 years, less than 8 years
• At least 8 years, less than 10 years
• At least 10 years or more

03

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Did not graduate high school / did not obtain GED
• Graduated high school / obtained GED
• Completed some college-level coursework or obtained Associate degree
• Obtained Bachelor's degree
• Obtained Graduate degree

Required Question