Park Planner - Design & Development Section

Job Description:

Park Planner - Design & Development Section

Description

Pay Range: $65,563 - $88,232 annual compensation

***$2,000 Sign-On Incentive***

Job Posting Closing on: Thursday, December 26, 2024

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm; Occasional evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities, and much more.

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

As a Park Planner with the City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department, you will assume the pivotal role of project manager for park and recreation capital improvement projects. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the transformation of the face of Fort Worth by actively participating in projects that enhance our community.

The successful candidate will be an integral part of a dedicated team managing capital improvement projects across various facets of our community, including neighborhood and community parks, trails, community centers, athletic fields, and aquatics facilities. This role offers a unique chance to influence the development and enhancement of recreational spaces that directly impact the quality of life for our residents.

This Position qualifies for the following incentives which is separate from the base pay:

Sign-On Incentive of $2,000 ***50% paid after the completion of first pay period, 50% paid after the completion of 6 months of employment. ***

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field to land development.
• One (1) year of responsible experience in land development.
• Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) computer skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Adobe Acrobat.
• Project management experience from design through construction.
• Additional education, knowledge, experience and/or certification as it relates to the position.

The Park Planner job responsibilities include:

• Management of capital improvement projects from design through construction
• Administration of design and construction contracts
• Review of consultant prepared plans and specifications for compliance to City standards, codes and for technical accuracy
• Preparation of construction documents for park facilities
• Management of project schedules and budgets
• Interdepartmental and Interagency coordination
• Facilitation of public meetings

Working Condition

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking and repetitive motions. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, and workspace restrictions

Physical Demand

Light Work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.