Parks Planner II

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manages the design and construction of various Parks CIP projects from small scale trail projects to larger community parks.   
• Represents the Department on the Development Review Committee as needed in the review of plats, site plans, zonings, general development plans, etc. for compliance with the Parkland Dedication Ordinance, Hike and Bike Trail Master Plan and Median Escrow Collection.
• Serves as the primary point of contact on park related development agreements and is responsible for managing, drafting, and implementing them as applicable.
• Manages contractors and design consultants.
• Prepares construction plan reviews; prepares various inspection reports as required; reviews pay applications, change orders, RFI’s, ; maintains files and reports regarding inspection and plan check activities and findings; maintains project files and construction drawings. 
• Reviews incoming plans for new projects and as-built plans after project is completed. 
• Prepares a variety of reports and provides periodic updates regarding the status of assigned capital construction projects to City Council, City Management, and the general public.
• Prepares graphics and computer-generated mapping documents: prepares graphics for use in public presentations; utilizes computerized design programs such as Adobe, computer aided design (CAD), and geographical information system (GIS).
• Creates, analyzes, and maintains a variety of geographical information system (GIS) databases, documentation, information, and map layers.
• Resolves citizen and developer complaints and questions.
• Complies with all city policies and procedures.
• Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
• Drives vehicle to meetings, trainings, and job sites.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.                           

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

• Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided. 
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Knowledge of current word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database programs used by the City.
• Working knowledge of engineering, landscape architecture, planning and design principles and construction practices.
• Skill to pay attention to detail in dealing with numbers, words, and ideas.
• Skill to actively listen to what other people are saying and ask questions as appropriate.
• Skill to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Skill to find ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information.
• Skill to research, analyze, and compile data and prepare concise documents.
• Skill to read and interpret a variety of planning documents, including blueprints and schematics.
• Skill to interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, and design standards.
• Skill to build professional relationships with others including internal and external customers.
• Skill to manage time wisely to complete assignments on time: time management.
• Skill to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand, including routine reports, correspondence, and pre-set formats: written expression.
• Skill to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences: oral comprehension.
• Skill to operate a motor vehicle, personal computer, general office equipment, drafting instruments, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, Adobe, computer aided design (CAD), geographical information system (GIS), email, Internet, or other computer programs.
• Skill to analyze project needs and determine resources needed to meet objectives.
• Skill to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Ability to work as a team, contribute as a team member, treat others with respect.