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Overview

Position is responsible for serving in the Planning Section of the Department of Parks and Recreation; core activities are to develop long-term comprehensive park master plans for facility development and resource management of city park properties. Coordinates initial planning for new and/or potential city park properties; and ensures that the parks' natural and historic resources and man-made facilities are planned and developed consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Department of Parks and Recreation.

Position Responsibilities

Coordinates and assists in the completion of department-wide planning projects.
Conducts feasibility studies and prepares the initial planning for new city parks and/or developments.
Review other environmental information concerning existing and proposed city park properties.
Conducts fieldwork to gain knowledge of park sites and to aid in determining facility, natural resource and management needs for master plans.
Conducts research and analyzes data for master plans and other projects.
Develops plan concepts, final design recommendations and cost estimates for park master plans.
Assists in developing and preparing the department's annual budget.
Prepares a variety of reports and presentations concerning city park planning and development.
Composes and formats master plan documentation, including text and graphic and coordinates printing production.
Illustrates and/or draft all maps for master plans and other planning projects.
Coordinates and promotes public participation in the planning process which involves: news releases, mailing public meeting notices and visitor surveys.
Develops multimedia presentations concerning city parks for meetings.
Review construction plans and specification.
Visit construction job sites, review work for conformance to plans and specifications.
Respond to and resolve most questions and issues, referring only the most complex to the next level.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.