The Parks & Recreation Department is currently recruiting for one (1) Park Planner II to join the Parks Planning & Trails Division.
Under the general supervision and direction from the Parks & Trails Planning Manager, perform a variety of professional planning work related to landscaping, parks, trails, city parkways, and recreation facilities. Park Planner IIs may oversee, monitor, and/or direct the work of lower level personnel.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Park Planner II is the experienced/journey level class in the series, fully competent to independently perform duties. This class is distinguished from those in the lower classification of Park Planner I by the relative independence with which they perform their duties of professional planning work related to landscaping, parks, city parkways, and recreation facilities. This class is distinguished from the Senior Planner in that the latter serves either as the senior or advanced level specialist in the series.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Prepare preliminary construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for landscape architectural projects and bid documents including the design and layout of grading, drainage, paving, irrigation, plant materials, and play equipment systems.
Participate in site analyses, master planning, designing, cost estimating, and checking landscape architectural plans and drawings for accuracy and conformance to original design and check calculations used in designs and estimates.
Review, check, and make necessary corrections to landscape architectural plan and trail site plan drawings, designs, and estimates as prepared by consultants for accuracy and conformance to original design. Inspect park, recreational, and trail site projects during construction to ensure the construction is performed according to plans and specifications.
Interpret city standards and specifications regarding park and trail construction.
Prepare a variety of charts, graphs, maps, plans, and other illustrative materials for presentations to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Folsom City Council, staff reports, and studies.
Monitor and approve project expenditures and maintain project account balances.
Analyze proposed projects for conformance with adopted city landscape plans/guidelines.
Meet and confer with other city departments, consultants, developers, contractors, and engineers involved in landscaping, park, trail and recreational facility projects.
Prepare grant applications and necessary graphics for a variety of funding organizations.
Compile a variety of information and data for staff reports and studies.
Perform related duties as assigned.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of:
Principles, techniques, and methods of landscape architectural, trail development, and park design.
Plant materials appropriate to various landscape architectural projects.
Modern methods and techniques used in the design and construction of various land development projects as they pertain to trails.
Current trends in federal, state, and local park planning.
Pertinent laws, ordinances, and regulations governing park and facility planning, trail development, and open space preservation.
Engineering technology and practices used in landscape design and construction.
Construction project administration.
Project management practices and procedures.
Principles of report writing.
Ability to:
Prepare draft landscape architectural plans including site plans, sketches, renderings, specifications, spreadsheets, and estimates of labor and material requirement costs.
Research and prepare grant applications.
Operate computer assisted drafting and related software used in preparation of design and construction documents.
Use computers, software programs, and other technical equipment.
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education: A bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, environmental design, park administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience as a Park Planner I with the City of Folsom, or other public agency.
OR
Three (3) years of full-time professional landscape design and/or park planning experience.
License, Certificate, Registration Requirements: At the option of the City, persons hired into this class may be required to either possess at entry or obtain within specified time limits, designated licenses, certificates or specialized education and training relevant to the area of assignment. Additional requirements may include, but are not limited to the following:
Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain and retain, a California Class C driver license by the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Certification as an Irrigation Designer
Certification as a California Registered Landscape Architect
Physical Requirements: Work is performed in a typical office environment and an outdoor environment on a year-round basis. (1) Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting; frequent driving of vehicles. (2) Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 pounds. (3) Vision: constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision. (4) Dexterity: frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching. (5) Hearing/ Talking: frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone. (6) Emotional/ Psychological: frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone. (7) Environmental: frequent exposure to noise; occasional work outside in the summer and winter in extreme hot and cold weather.