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.
FOR FULL POSITION DETAILS VIEW THE RECRUITMENT BROCHURE.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:
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.
FOR FULL POSITION DETAILS VIEW THE RECRUITMENT BROCHURE and JOB DESCRIPTION.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:
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,
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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.
FOR FULL DEAILS OF REQUIED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES VIEW THEJOB DESCRIPTION.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.