Description
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine currently has one (1) opening available for Administration Officer in the Business Operations Bureau.
Appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint
$140,265.395 of the salary range, however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization
THE COMMUNITY
The City of Long Beach is located south of Los Angeles and adjacent to Orange County, making it an idyllic location with oceanside activities, diverse culture, and a unique economy. Long Beach is home to approximately 470,000 residents living across the area’s 51 square miles, including 166 parks with 27 community centers and many public spaces. This community is one of the most diverse in the United States, making it an excellent place to learn about and immerse yourself in various cultures. When you live in Long Beach, you get to enjoy the Southern California climate all year long, making surfing, hiking, golfing, and other outdoor activities popular in this area. Biking is a favorite pastime among residents, as this area is bike friendly. Walking around town is also easy, considering the City was rated the 10th “Most Walkable City” of over 100 cities globally. Long Beach features six miles of beaches and many parks and public spaces, as well as the Long Beach Convention Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the annual IndyCar Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach.
CITY GOVERNMENT
Long Beach operates as a charter city governed by an elected Mayor and nine City Council members elected by district. The City Manager, appointed by the Mayor and City Council, oversees the daily operations of 15 departments and a FY26 citywide annual budget of $3.7B. The City employs over 6,000 full-time and part-time staff; dedicated to providing exceptional public services with the vast majority being represented by eleven employee associations.
- City Departments
- FY26 Budget
- 2030 Strategic Vision
- Elevate '28 Infrastructure Investment Plan
The City of Long Beach fosters an environment where every employee is celebrated for their individuality and unique talents they bring to their role. Reflecting the diversity of the community within the workforce is a key priority embraced at every level of the organization—from management to policy creation. City Leadership actively promotes equity and inclusion by partnering with staff and community stakeholders to advance fairness in all initiatives. Transparency remains a cornerstone of these efforts with demographic data, including workforce diversity and pay equity by race and gender, shared publicly to ensure accountability and progress.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine is a nationally recognized and award-winning organization with 850 full-time/part-time staff and a budget of $85 million that makes our parks and beaches safe, welcoming spaces for all residents and visitors, putting people at the center of all we do – including our park users, partners, and team members – to create inclusive, enriching, healthy communities for all to thrive. The Department provides stewardship of 3,200 acres of land, and offers extensive recreational, social, and cultural programs for all ages at 166 parks in nearly every one of Long Beach’s diverse neighborhoods. Long Beach’s parks system and services are unique including, 27 community centers, 3 public pools, 2 historic ranchos, 5 municipal golf courses, 11 dog parks, 9 lakes and wetlands, 6 miles of beach, and the largest municipally operated recreational marina with 3,300 boat slips, and a 24 hour/7 day animal care operation.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
THE POSITION
The Administrative Officer is an at-will management position reporting to the Deputy Director/Manager of Business Operations. In support of the Department's Five Bureaus, the position is responsible for providing efficient and effective management of the Department's personnel and payroll functions.
- Supports day-to-day executive decision-making and operations of the Business Operations Bureau Manager to ensure alignment with Department and City priorities.
- Develop, coordinate, and implement strategies to foster a positive and productive departmental culture.
- Provide advice and guidance on payroll, personnel, and HR-related issues, following best management practices.
- Oversees the Department's recruitment, selection and onboarding processes for both unclassified and classified positions.
- Coordinate with the Human Resources Department regarding recruitment strategies and classification specification changes.
- Select, supervise, evaluate, and train divisional staff.
- Conducts administrative investigations and makes recommendations for discipline/corrective actions.
- Administers the Worker's Compensation, leaves of absence, return-to-work, and training programs.
- Oversees the Department's payroll for full-time and part-time staff.
- Interprets and applies federal and state laws, as well as City's policies and procedures, rules and regulations, and memoranda of understanding (MOUs).
- Develops and revises Department policies and procedures and coordinates labor/management relations.
- Liaisons with Human Resources, other City Departments, and other external operations, including representing the department on various committees.
- Manage the Department’s position control, payroll and requisitions systems.
- Coordinates with the Department’s Financial Services Officer during the budget process on staffing and organizational changes.
- Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing, with a diversity of audiences.
- Travel off-site to meetings and trainings.
- Perform special projects and other management-related duties as required.
Requirements To File
EDUCATION
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Human Resources or a closely related field. C andidates may substitute experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
(Proof of education is required at time of submission, if applicable).
Experience
- Three (3) years of experience performing personnel related duties of a complex nature, including administrative investigations and discipline, and labor relations
- Must have at least two (2) years of supervisory or managerial level experience in the related field.
Desirable Qualifications
- Local government experience is highly desirable.
- Experience in organizations of similar size and complexity is desired.
- Experience successfully working with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience demonstrating effective partnering and problem-solving.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM PST on Thursday, June 4, 2026 . To be considered, applicants must complete the online application and submit a cover letter, resume, and proof of education (if applicable) in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all required documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-7800.
The City of Long Beach is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the
California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act .
The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified
Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7800.
