Executive Director - NOVA Parks (Virginia)

NOVA Parks (Virginia)
Fairfax Station, Virginia United States  View Map
Posted: Apr 08, 2025
  • Salary: $190,000 USD Annually
  • Salary Top:$230,000
  • Apply By: May 27, 2025
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Executive
  • Summary

    Established in 1959, NOVA Parks, formerly known as the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, is a unique regional agency dedicated to the conservation of natural and cultural resources across six jurisdictions: Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun counties, and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, and Falls Church. NOVA Parks’ administrative offices are located in Fairfax Station, Virginia.

  • Job Description

    NOVA Parks is seeking a strategic and visionary Executive Director to be responsible for sustaining the organization’s success by building strong relationships, managing land conservation efforts and securing land acquisitions, and fostering a positive, high-performing organizational culture. This role requires a strategic mindset and a commitment to innovation to drive financial growth. The Executive Director fosters a culture of inclusivity, mentorship, and workforce development while leveraging technology and creative partnerships to engage various populations.

  • Job Requirements

    The successful candidate will have a degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, recreation management/administration, business administration or a comparable field, advanced degree preferred, and ten (10) years of senior level management experience, with at least five (5) years as executive or department head at a comparably complex public corporation or other self-contained organization that operates and functions like NOVA Parks. An equivalent combination of education and management experience will be considered.

  • Special Instructions

    The starting salary range for this position will be $190,000 – $230,000. In addition, NOVA Parks offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; flexible spending accounts; pet benefits; a deferred compensation plan; travel assistance; and tuition assistance. Employees also receive paid time off, sick leave, and a park use pass for themselves, their spouse, and children under 18. 

  • Additional Information

    This position is open until filled; however, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply no later than May 27, 2025.  Qualified candidates are asked to apply at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakertilly/jobs/4898667/

    For more information, please contact Yolanda Howze at Yolanda.Howze@bakertilly.com or 312-240-3401.

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