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Job 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%
- 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
- 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
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE- Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence
- 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
- Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
- Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions
- 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 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Henderson
Show moreLocated in Clark County Nevada, just minutes from the famous Las Vegas Strip, Henderson is known as a community of small-town values with big-city amenities. Henderson’s origins are rooted in World War II, when it was the primary supplier of magnesium used in the manufacture of munitions and airplane parts, and the community grew ostensibly overnight to house more than 14,000 workers. Henderson was incorporated in 1953 and remained a relatively small industrial town until the early 1980s when the first master-planned community, Green Valley, was introduced. Today, more than 314,000 residents call Henderson home and the city has been consistently ranked one of the fastest growing communities in the nation (Forbes) with 500-800 new residents arriving each month.
Henderson is the largest full-service city in Nevada. Our approximately 2,000 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees deliver the majority of the essential services needed by citizens and businesses, including Police, Fire, and Water/Wastewater Services. Henderson is nationally known for its stunning parks, trails, master-planned communities, outstanding quality of life, and patriotic past. Henderson is also recognized as one of America’s Best Places to Live (MONEY and Liveability.com), one of America’s Best Cities (Business Week), one of the safest cities in America (Forbes, InsuranceProviders.com, Law Street Media, Movato.com), and a Bicycle Friendly Community (League of American Bicyclists).
The city’s culture is driven by its vision, mission, values, and priorities and is often distinguished for its innovation, progressive leadership, and outstanding services. The city’s mission to “Provide services and resources that enhance the quality of life to those who live, learn, work, and play in our city” emphasizes areas that are strategically important. Additionally, the city’s priorities impact the culture because they reflect what is most important to the community and therefore become significant to the organization. Henderson is a progressive and vibrant city committed to maintaining premier amenities and services for our residents... it’s a Place to Call Home!
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