Parks & Community Services Director
City of St. George · St George, UT · 4 wk ago
On-siteOTHR$204k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: Use for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to include sections only if posting has real specific content.
We have Position Summary (which is about the role). Also Salary and Benefits section includes salary max, vehicle allowance, cell phone allowance, benefits description, vacation, holidays. So we can have Pay section (salary and allowances) and Benefits section (benefits package). Also we have Qualifications (education, experience, licenses). Also Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (skills). Also Essential Functions/Typical Working... (responsibilities). Also maybe "About the role" could be the Position Summary.
We must not repeat job title as heading (not given). No Job ID etc.
We need to preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate: The text includes some boilerplate like "Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks..." That's part of responsibilities; we keep it but maybe we can keep as prose. Also we need to remove duplicated lines: There's "Position Summary" appears twice? At start: "Position Summary Salary and BenefitsThis position is an appointed position..." then later "Position SummaryUnder the direction...". We need to combine? We should keep the content but not duplicate headings. We'll produce sections with appropriate content.
We need to use
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We need to include sections only if posting has real specific content.
We have Position Summary (which is about the role). Also Salary and Benefits section includes salary max, vehicle allowance, cell phone allowance, benefits description, vacation, holidays. So we can have Pay section (salary and allowances) and Benefits section (benefits package). Also we have Qualifications (education, experience, licenses). Also Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (skills). Also Essential Functions/Typical Working... (responsibilities). Also maybe "About the role" could be the Position Summary.
We must not repeat job title as heading (not given). No Job ID etc.
We need to preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. Remove boilerplate: The text includes some boilerplate like "Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks..." That's part of responsibilities; we keep it but maybe we can keep as prose. Also we need to remove duplicated lines: There's "Position Summary" appears twice? At start: "Position Summary Salary and BenefitsThis position is an appointed position..." then later "Position SummaryUnder the direction...". We need to combine? We should keep the content but not duplicate headings. We'll produce sections with appropriate content.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So for responsibilities we can list bullet points. For qualifications we can list bullet points. For skills we can list bullet points. For benefits we can list bullet points.
We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have specific salary numbers, allowances, vacation, holidays, benefits description.
We need to include Pay section only if posting states them. Yes: salary max $204,464/year, vehicle allowance $4,800 per year, cell phone allowance $600 per year. So Pay section.
Benefits: Full City Benefits Package, City covers 100% of premiums for HDHP, four weeks vacation first year, thirteen paid holidays, link to careers website. So Benefits section.
Schedule: Not mentioned. So we should not include Schedule section.
Now we need to decide headings: About the role (position summary), Responsibilities (essential functions), Requirements (maybe qualifications?), Qualifications (education/experience/licenses), Skills (knowledge, skills, abilities), Benefits, Pay.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Good.
We need to ensure we don't include empty sections.
Let's extract content.
Position Summary (About the role): "Under the direction of the City Manager, provides leadership and overall management of the Parks and Community Services Department, including strategic and long-range planning, budget and financial management, and effective utilization of staff, facilities, equipment, and other resources."
Also earlier: "This position is an appointed position. Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $204,464/year, which is the maximum salary for this position as of December 2025. A vehicle allowance is provided at $4,800 per year and a cell phone allowance is provided at $600 per year." That's salary/allowances, but we will put in Pay section.
But also there is "Position Summary" repeated later. We'll combine.
Responsibilities: Essential Functions list: many bullet points. We'll extract each sentence as bullet.
Let's list them:
- Directs the administration, operation, and maintenance of City parks, trails, related facilities, programs, special events, and other community services.
- Establishes and implements the vision, goals, policies, and procedures necessary for effective operation of the department, consistent with the priorities and direction of the City Council and City administration.
- Provides leadership, coaching, and development to department staff.
- Builds a strong team by establishing clear expectations, developing employees for increased responsibility, supporting professional growth, recognizing strong performance, and holding employees accountable for results.
- Directs preparation and administration of the department's annual operating and capital budgets.
- Oversees expenditures and ensures effective and responsible use of departmental resources.
- Identifies opportunities for appropriate cost recovery, revenue generation, and cost savings while maintaining established service priorities.
- Oversees applicable state and federal grants.
- Directs long-range planning for parks, facilities, recreation, open space, and other community needs, including development and implementation of department master plans.
- Works with staff, consultants, contractors, community groups, and City administration regarding future needs and development.
- Ensures facilities and assets are effectively managed and maintained to protect the City’s investment.
- Develops and maintains effective partnerships with community organizations, businesses, other governmental entities, and stakeholders to support departmental and City priorities.
- Represents the department before the City Council, community organizations, professional organizations, governmental agencies, media, and the public.
- Prepares and delivers presentations regarding department programs, projects, priorities, and other matters.
- Evaluates the effectiveness, efficiency, and value of departmental programs, services, and operations.
- Applies a business-oriented approach to service delivery, including consideration of community benefit, participation and utilization, staffing and organizational capacity, cost recovery and revenue opportunities, and the overall financial sustainability of services.
- Prioritizes resources toward core priorities and opportunities that provide the greatest value to the community.
- Performs other related duties as required.
That's responsibilities.
Qualifications: Education, Experience, Licenses and/or Certifications.
Education: Graduation from accredited college or university with bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation administration, public administration, business administration or closely related field.
Experience: Minimum of six (6) years full time progressively responsible experience in parks/recreation administration, of which two (2) years must have been in a managerial position as director, assistant director, or division head of a parks and /or recreation department.
Licenses and/or Certifications: Must possess a valid driver’s license. A valid Utah Driver License must be obtained within (60) days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.
We can list as bullet points.
Skills (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): Provide effective leadership, develop staff, and build strong teams. Create and communicate a shared vision consistent with City Council and City administration priorities. Analyze complex issues, evaluate alternatives, and exercise sound business and financial judgment. Prepare and administer large operating and capital budgets and effectively allocate limited resources. Evaluate programs and services based on community benefit, utilization, cost, organizational capacity, and financial sustainability. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, employees, community organizations, other governmental entities, and the public. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of parks, recreation, and community services administration. Leadership, organizational management, and employee development. Governmental budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation. Business principles applicable to public service delivery, including cost recovery, revenue generation, and cost control. Long-range planning and management of public facilities and assets.
We can split into bullet points: each sentence.
Benefits: Full City Benefits Package. The City of St. George covers 100% of the premiums for the High Deductible health plan for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. This position will receive four weeks of vacation time during the first year of employment, in addition to thirteen paid holidays. To find out more about our benefits package, please visit our careers website.
We can bullet: Full City Benefits Package; City covers 100% of premiums for HDHP for employee and dependents; Four weeks vacation first year; Thirteen paid holidays; Link to careers website for more info.
Pay: Salary up to $204,464/year (max as of Dec 2025). Vehicle allowance $4,800 per year. Cell phone allowance $600 per year.
We can bullet.
Now we need to output HTML fragment with
headings and - for lists,
for prose.
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We must not include any extra text like "Position Summary". Just content.
Let's craft.
Check for any duplicated lines: We have not included the repeated "Position Summary". Good.
Check for boilerplate: We removed the EEO etc. Not present.
Check for navigation etc: Not present.
Now produce HTML.
We'll start with
About the role
Under the direction of the City Manager, provides leadership and overall management of the Parks and Community Services Department, including strategic and long-range planning, budget and financial management, and effective utilization of staff, facilities, equipment, and other resources.
Then Responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Directs the administration, operation, and maintenance of City parks, trails, related facilities, programs, special events, and other community services.
... etc.
Then Qualifications.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduation from accredited college or university with bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation administration, public administration, business administration or closely related field.
- Experience: Minimum of six (6) years full time progressively responsible experience in parks/recreation administration, of which two (2) years must have been in a managerial position as director, assistant director, or division head of a parks and/or recreation department.
- Licenses and/or Certifications: Must possess a valid driver’s license. A valid Utah Driver License must be obtained within (60) days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.
Then Skills.
Skills
- Provide effective leadership, develop staff, and build strong teams.
- Create and communicate a shared vision consistent with City Council and City administration priorities.
- Analyze complex issues, evaluate alternatives, and exercise sound business and financial judgment.
- Prepare and administer large operating and capital budgets and effectively allocate limited resources.
- Evaluate programs and services based on community benefit, utilization, cost, organizational capacity, and financial sustainability.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, employees, community organizations, other governmental entities, and the public.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of: Principles and practices of parks, recreation, and community services administration.
- Knowledge of: Leadership, organizational management, and employee development.
- Knowledge of: Governmental budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation.
- Knowledge of: Business principles applicable to public service delivery, including cost recovery, revenue generation, and cost control.
- Knowledge of: Long-range planning and management of public facilities and assets.
Then Benefits.
Benefits
- Full City Benefits Package.
- City covers 100% of the premiums for the High Deductible health plan for full-time employees and their qualified dependents.
- Four weeks of vacation time during the first year of employment.
- Thirteen paid holidays.
- For more details, visit the City’s careers website.
Then Pay.
Pay
- Maximum salary: $204,464 per year (as of December 2025).
- Vehicle allowance: $4,800 per year.
- Cell phone allowance: $600 per year.
We should not include Schedule section.
Check that we preserved all substantive info: The position summary includes the first sentence. Did we miss the line "This position is an appointed position."? That's
headings and - for lists,
for prose.
We need to decide which content is prose vs list. For About the role (position summary) we can put as
. For Responsibilities we can put as
- . For Qualifications we can put as
- . For Skills we can put as
- . For Benefits we can put as
- . For Pay we can put as
- .
We must not include any extra text like "Position Summary". Just content.
Let's craft.
Check for any duplicated lines: We have not included the repeated "Position Summary". Good.
Check for boilerplate: We removed the EEO etc. Not present.
Check for navigation etc: Not present.
Now produce HTML.
We'll start with
About the role
Under the direction of the City Manager, provides leadership and overall management of the Parks and Community Services Department, including strategic and long-range planning, budget and financial management, and effective utilization of staff, facilities, equipment, and other resources.
Then Responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Directs the administration, operation, and maintenance of City parks, trails, related facilities, programs, special events, and other community services.
... etc.
Then Qualifications.
Qualifications
- Education: Graduation from accredited college or university with bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation administration, public administration, business administration or closely related field.
- Experience: Minimum of six (6) years full time progressively responsible experience in parks/recreation administration, of which two (2) years must have been in a managerial position as director, assistant director, or division head of a parks and/or recreation department.
- Licenses and/or Certifications: Must possess a valid driver’s license. A valid Utah Driver License must be obtained within (60) days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.
Then Skills.
Skills
- Provide effective leadership, develop staff, and build strong teams.
- Create and communicate a shared vision consistent with City Council and City administration priorities.
- Analyze complex issues, evaluate alternatives, and exercise sound business and financial judgment.
- Prepare and administer large operating and capital budgets and effectively allocate limited resources.
- Evaluate programs and services based on community benefit, utilization, cost, organizational capacity, and financial sustainability.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, employees, community organizations, other governmental entities, and the public.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of: Principles and practices of parks, recreation, and community services administration.
- Knowledge of: Leadership, organizational management, and employee development.
- Knowledge of: Governmental budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation.
- Knowledge of: Business principles applicable to public service delivery, including cost recovery, revenue generation, and cost control.
- Knowledge of: Long-range planning and management of public facilities and assets.
Then Benefits.
Benefits
- Full City Benefits Package.
- City covers 100% of the premiums for the High Deductible health plan for full-time employees and their qualified dependents.
- Four weeks of vacation time during the first year of employment.
- Thirteen paid holidays.
- For more details, visit the City’s careers website.
Then Pay.
Pay
- Maximum salary: $204,464 per year (as of December 2025).
- Vehicle allowance: $4,800 per year.
- Cell phone allowance: $600 per year.
We should not include Schedule section.
Check that we preserved all substantive info: The position summary includes the first sentence. Did we miss the line "This position is an appointed position."? That's
for prose. We need to decide which content is prose vs list. For About the role (position summary) we can put as
. For Responsibilities we can put as
- . For Qualifications we can put as
- . For Skills we can put as
- . For Benefits we can put as
- . For Pay we can put as
- .
We must not include any extra text like "Position Summary". Just content.
Let's craft.
Check for any duplicated lines: We have not included the repeated "Position Summary". Good.
Check for boilerplate: We removed the EEO etc. Not present.
Check for navigation etc: Not present.
Now produce HTML.
We'll start with
About the role
Under the direction of the City Manager, provides leadership and overall management of the Parks and Community Services Department, including strategic and long-range planning, budget and financial management, and effective utilization of staff, facilities, equipment, and other resources.
Then Responsibilities.Responsibilities
- Directs the administration, operation, and maintenance of City parks, trails, related facilities, programs, special events, and other community services. ... etc. Then Qualifications.
- Education: Graduation from accredited college or university with bachelor’s degree in parks and recreation administration, public administration, business administration or closely related field.
- Experience: Minimum of six (6) years full time progressively responsible experience in parks/recreation administration, of which two (2) years must have been in a managerial position as director, assistant director, or division head of a parks and/or recreation department.
- Licenses and/or Certifications: Must possess a valid driver’s license. A valid Utah Driver License must be obtained within (60) days of hire and be maintained throughout employment.
- Provide effective leadership, develop staff, and build strong teams.
- Create and communicate a shared vision consistent with City Council and City administration priorities.
- Analyze complex issues, evaluate alternatives, and exercise sound business and financial judgment.
- Prepare and administer large operating and capital budgets and effectively allocate limited resources.
- Evaluate programs and services based on community benefit, utilization, cost, organizational capacity, and financial sustainability.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, employees, community organizations, other governmental entities, and the public.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of: Principles and practices of parks, recreation, and community services administration.
- Knowledge of: Leadership, organizational management, and employee development.
- Knowledge of: Governmental budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation.
- Knowledge of: Business principles applicable to public service delivery, including cost recovery, revenue generation, and cost control.
- Knowledge of: Long-range planning and management of public facilities and assets.
- Full City Benefits Package.
- City covers 100% of the premiums for the High Deductible health plan for full-time employees and their qualified dependents.
- Four weeks of vacation time during the first year of employment.
- Thirteen paid holidays.
- For more details, visit the City’s careers website.
- Maximum salary: $204,464 per year (as of December 2025).
- Vehicle allowance: $4,800 per year.
- Cell phone allowance: $600 per year.
Qualifications
Skills
Benefits
Pay
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We must not include any extra text like "Position Summary". Just content.
Let's craft.
Check for any duplicated lines: We have not included the repeated "Position Summary". Good.
Check for boilerplate: We removed the EEO etc. Not present.
Check for navigation etc: Not present.
Now produce HTML.
We'll start with
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- . For Benefits we can put as
- . For Skills we can put as