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Assistant General Manager - Facilities and Infrastructure

CALIFORNIA PARK & REC SOCIETY, Oakland, CA, United States


Assistant General Manager - Facilities and Infrastructure
Salary: $256,318.40 - $343,512.00 Annually

Location: Oakland, CA

Closing Date: May 13, 2026

Job Description
The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) invites applications for the position of Assistant General Manager - Facilities and Infrastructure (AGM of F&I).

This executive role leads a newly created Division responsible for capital project delivery, infrastructure maintenance, and asset management across one of the nation's largest regional park systems. The AGM‑F&I will play a key role in shaping how the District plans, delivers, and sustains the facilities and infrastructure that support over 125,000 acres of parkland and millions of annual visitors.

The position offers the opportunity to join a dynamic and evolving executive leadership team and help shape the future direction of the District. The successful candidate will contribute to organization‑wide strategy, strengthen cross‑divisional collaboration, and play a meaningful role in advancing long‑term priorities that support stewardship, access, and sustainability.

Essential Functions

Plan, direct, and oversee the programs and operations of the Facilities & Infrastructure Division.

Provide executive leadership for the District’s capital improvement program, project planning, design, construction, maintenance, and asset management.

Lead subordinate managers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure effective coordination across functions and consistent delivery of high‑quality projects and services.

Develop and implement division‑wide strategies, priorities, and policies that support long‑term stewardship of the District’s facilities and infrastructure.

Oversee large operating and capital budgets, guide long‑range infrastructure investment planning, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

Ideal Candidate

Strategic, collaborative executive leader with significant experience in public works, capital project delivery, and infrastructure management within a complex public‑sector environment.

Demonstrates strong leadership presence, sound judgment, organizational acumen, and the ability to set clear priorities and manage competing demands.

Strong commitment to transparency, collaboration, and continuous improvement through open communication and active engagement.

Effective communicator who can convey complex technical and operational information to a wide range of audiences.

Strong commitment to public service, with an understanding of how infrastructure and facilities support safe, equitable access to parks and long‑term stewardship.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, planning, environmental studies, engineering, architecture, construction management, public administration, business administration, or another related field.

Experience: Eight (8) years of full‑time experience in capital project management, public works administration, facilities management, or infrastructure maintenance, including three (3) years at the senior management level with significant supervisory responsibility.

Substitutions: A Master’s degree may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

License: Valid Class C California Driver’s License; professional engineering, architecture, or landscape architecture licensure from the State of California is desirable.

Benefits

Vacation 12 days/year, increasing with years of service.

Sick leave: 12 days/year, unlimited accrual.

Holidays: 15 paid holidays annually.

Administrative leave: 40 hours/year, plus 40 hours/year after one year of service at the discretion of the General Manager.

Retirement: CalPERS participation with 2.5% at 55 formula for Classic members and 2% at 62 formula for new PEPRA members.

Medical: CalPERS HMO and PPO health plans; up to 100% of family Kaiser premium paid.

Vision: Paid plan or buy‑up plan; coverage through VSP.

Dental: District‑paid Delta Dental PPO or Delta Dental Premier.

Flexible spending accounts for medical and/or dependent care.

Other benefits: tuition reimbursement, long‑term disability, short‑term disability, EAP, life insurance, deferred compensation, AD&D.

Participation in Social Security and Medicare.

Application Instructions
Submit a resume and cover letter by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your experience and achievements.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse workforce and community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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