Augusta, GA
Search will continue for new Augusta parks and recreation director
AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – The search continues for a new Augusta parks and recreation director.
The Augusta Commission discussed the vacancy during a work session Thursday.
The position was first opened in March and closed on April 6. Augusta Interim Administrator Takiyah Douse said more than 58 people applied, but only 16 met all the qualifications.
The job will be reposted July 1, and the position will close again July 31.
The commission is requesting an update around Labor Day on applications and finalists.
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City human resources staff members say they’ll have an update at the commission’s Aug. 13 meeting
Maurice McDowell resigned as head of the department in February, leaving with severance as he faced a penalty after a human resources inquiry found evidence of age discrimination.
In addition to filling the vacancy, commission members have been grappling with selecting a firm to audit the department.
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