Assistant General Manager - Acquisition, Stewardship, and Planning (AGM - ASP)

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Assistant General Manager - Acquisition, Stewardship, and Planning (AGM - ASP)

Description

Assistant General Manager - Acquisition, Stewardship, and Planning (AGM - ASP)

 

East Bay Regional Park District

 

Salary: $256,318.40 - $343,512.00 Annually

 

Job Type: Full-time (40 hrs)

 

Job Number: 26-MGMT-JR-04

 

Location: Administrative Office, 2950 Peralta Oaks Ct., Oakland, CA

 

Department:

 

Closing: 5/25/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

 

The Position

 

SUBMIT YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME NO LATER THAN

5:00 PM, MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026

The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) is excited to invite applications for the position of Assistant General Manager - Acquisition, Stewardship, and Planning (AGM-ASP).

 

This is a rare executive opportunity to lead a division responsible for real estate management and acquisition, natural resource stewardship, integrated pest management, park and trail planning, and cultural resource management across one of the nation's largest regional park systems. The AGM-ASP will play a key role in shaping how the District plans, delivers, and sustains over 125,000 acres of parkland and millions of annual visitors.

 

This position also 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.

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

 

The salary range for this position is $256,318 - $345,512 annually. Placement within this range is dependent on experience and qualifications (Top step requires Board approval).

 

The Park District also offers a generous benefits package including:

 

• 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 an additional 40 hours/year after one year of service at the discretion of the General Manager.
• Retirement: The District participates in CalPERS with a 2.5% at 55 formula for Classic members and 2% at 62 formula for new PEPRA members.
• Medical: Choice of CalPERS HMO and PPO Health Plans. The Park District pays up to 100% of the family Kaiser premium.
• Vision: Employee paid standard plan or buy-up plan; Coverage through VSP.
• Dental: District paid; Delta Dental PPO/ Delta Dental Premier.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical care and/or dependent care FSA Plan available.
• Other Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement, Long-Term Disability, Short Term Disability through SDI, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Plan, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.
• Park District employees participate in Social Security and Medicare.

 

Essential Functions

 

Under the general administrative direction of the General Manager, the Assistant General Manager, Acquisition, Stewardship, and Planning (AGM-ASP) is a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for strategic oversight of parkland acquisition, land use planning, environmental compliance, and regional trails development. This role leads senior program managers across acquisition, stewardship, planning coordination, and trails, while ensuring effective coordination of programs, budgets, and priorities. The AGM-ASP works collaboratively across divisions to address complex operational and policy issues and supports the General Manager in advancing external funding and legislative priorities, while serving as a trusted advisor on long-term strategy and planning.

 

The AGM-ASP leads high-priority initiatives that advance the District's mission of stewardship, public access, and regional connectivity, including expanding parkland ownership, advancing major trail and corridor projects, and implementing strategies for fuels reduction and biodiversity. The position also plays a key role in regional coordination, community engagement, and partnership-building with public agencies and stakeholders. Success in this role requires strong strategic leadership, political acumen, and the ability to integrate acquisition, stewardship, and planning efforts to deliver complex, high-impact outcomes.

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IDEAL CANDIDATE

 

The ideal candidate is an exceptional leader with a strong commitment to the community and the presence and ability to respond to the District's challenges both strategically and tactically. They will be responsive, culturally competent, and possess strong analytical, negotiation, and decision-making skills, grounded in sound and ethical business practices. This leader will have strong expertise in land acquisition, environmental compliance, and land use planning, with experience in interagency collaboration in a parks or open space environment.

 

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following competencies:

 

• Land & Natural Resource Management: Applies expertise in parkland acquisition, natural resource stewardship, environmental compliance, trail development, and cultural resource preservation to advance the Park District's conservation mission.
• Strategic Leadership: Provides executive-level direction for multi-disciplinary teams; sets division vision, priorities, and goals aligned with District strategy; drives organizational performance through effective resource allocation and change management.
• Strategic Problem-Solving:Analyzes complex issues, develops practical solutions, and effectively balances competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Executive Team Collaboration: Serves as a trusted and engaged member of the executive leadership team to align financial strategy with operational and organizational goals.
• Governance & Political Acumen:Demonstrates experience working effectively with elected officials and governing boards. Advises and communicates effectively with elected officials while maintaining transparency and respect for governance roles.
• Exceptional Communication Skills:Clearly conveys complex operational information to diverse audiences with confidence and clarity.
• Division Leadership & Talent Development: Builds and leads high-performing teams while fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Integrity & Public Stewardship: Demonstrates ethical leadership and strengthens public trust through transparency and sound judgement.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, real estate, community planning, landscape architecture, finance, environmental science/engineering, park and recreation administration, public administration, or a related field,

 

AND

 

Experience: Eight (8) years of full-time experience in land acquisition, park or community planning, natural resource management, cultural resource management, and/or parks management, including three (3) years of experience at the senior management level including supervision responsibility.

 

Substitutions: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in natural resource science, business, real estate, landscape architecture ,community planning, finance, environmental science/engineering, or a related field may be substituted for a maximum of two (2) years of the non-supervisory required experience.

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Additional Information

 

Application Instructions and Supplemental Information

 

To apply and be considered for this exceptional opportunity, applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter and resume must provide sufficient detail about your background and experience to allow the screening panel to properly assess your experience in the required elements, including your experience and achievements.

 

Selection Process / TestingResumes and cover letters will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this brochure. The most qualified candidates will be invited for panel interviews tentatively scheduled the week of June 15, 2026. Final candidates will meet with the General Manager for final selection.

Equal Opportunity EmployerThe East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse workforce and community. It is committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive workspace that is welcoming to all. Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

 

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