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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The City of San José seeks PRNS Director candidates who • Are proven leaders who enjoy working in in a a a a a a a a a a fast-paced high profile and and progressive environment which is supported by collaboration transparency and and ethics of the highest level • Can foster a a a a a a a a a progressive and and and diverse workforce be supportive of of staff and and and have a a a a a a a a a good sense of of the morale and and and working environment • Have a a a a a a a a a a a a a proven background as a a a a a a a a a a a a a professional public administrator with focus and and experience on on on Parks Recreation and and Neighborhood services in in large diverse urban communities • Are community-minded enterprising passionate and and participative servant leaders committed to the the ideal that the the PRNS Department and and City organization can can create significant opportunities to improve the quality of of life of of San José’s residents • Exhibit the ability to effect and and manage manage change in in in an an an an an an an organization through strong leadership and and management skills all while being creative in in in his/her
approach to establishing productive partnerships with businesses and organizations for the the benefit of the the community Ideal candidates should have a a a a a a a a a background and and demonstrated ability to implement Core Competencies:
Community and and Organization Engagement: Identify and and work collaboratively with different community organizations to address issues that impact their quality of life understand changing demographics broker resources develop and and and foster positive productive community partnerships and and and collaborations and and develop strong interdepartmental relationships and and a a a a a a a a a team-oriented environment Business and Political Acumen: Be an an advocate for programs possess knowledge of“best practices”in the the industry influence others through negotiation initiate and and and manage change be politically astute establish and and and maintain positive relationships with the City City Council Commissions and and and City City leadership have a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a clear understanding of of the the dynamics of of each PRNS division and and and bridge roles and and and responsibilities within the the department for overall success 8 City of San José – Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services Director City of San José – Parks Recreation and Neighborhood Services Director