Salary : $102,240.00 – $134,541.00 Annually
Location : Issaquah, WA
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2023-00069
Department: Parks & Community Services
Division: Administration
Opening Date: 08/11/2023
Summary
The City of Issaquah is currently seeking a Senior Park Planner to join our dynamic and passionate team. Under the direction of the Parks & Community Services Director and Park Planning & Development Manager, these positions will manage construction projects, develop comprehensive planning, acquire land, and implement policy. Incumbents plan, manage and schedule all aspects of complex, and highly visible capital improvement projects, ensuring compliance with all specifications and standards.
This position exercises direct and indirect supervision of consultants and contractors. Also exercises considerable discretion and independent judgement in choosing approaches, methods, and resources to solve problems and achieve results within the framework established by the Manager.
BENEFITS
On top of a competitive salary and excellent remote/hybrid work options, the City offers the following:
- Excellent low- and high-deductible medical plan options, free for you and low cost to add your whole family.
- Employer HSA contributions (with high-deductible medical plan): $3350 individual/$6650 family.
- 100% employer paid dental and vision.
- Generous vacation and sick time, plus 40 hours of management leave yearly and 14 paid holidays.
- Participation in the Public Employee’s Retirement System (PERS) with employer contribution.
- $200/month match into a 457b deferred compensation account.
- And more!
TELEWORK CONSIDERATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS
- The City supports work/life balance through offering some telework to be determined by supervisors after the initial training period. Candidates must live in Washington State or be planning to move to Washington State.
- Work is primarily performed in a typical office environment with frequent visits to the field. Field work may include limited walking on a variety of surfaces and negotiating obstacles within construction sites. May drive a City vehicle.
This position will remain open until filled with a first review date of Monday August 28, 2023.
EQUITY STATEMENT
The City of Issaquah strives to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value a variety of perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state and local laws. We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to the success of our City operations.
Essential Functions
- Develops and implements parks planning and development projects. Establishes project priorities, determines goals and objectives and schedules and manages operations and activities association with parks planning and development.
- Develops and implements updates to the comprehensive plan, the parks open space and trails plan, and the parks master plan.
- Plans and implements land acquisitions and purchases.
- Develops and monitors the capital improvement budget and individual project budgets.
- Manages grants and contracts.
- Reviews, and evaluates designs, plans, land-use proposals and development proposals for compliance with parks policy, standards and goals and objectives.
- Designs and implements feasibility studies, makes recommendations based on the results.
- Supervises the preparation of bid specifications and other documents, participates in the bid or qualification process and negotiates final contract, including the contract scope, budget and schedule.
- Coordinates all aspects of project and construction management from conception to implementation, including design review and environmental review, right-of-way and permit acquisition; building and contract awards, construction management, change orders, and project closeout.
- Prepares cost and scheduling analysis.
- Plans and develops a citizen participation plan to inform and explain project objectives and answer questions from the public, media and other agencies.
- Establishes operating procedures and project management protocols.
- Negotiates interagency or local agreements.
- Makes presentations to elected officials, community groups and the community.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in landscape architecture, public administrative, parks administration, or a related field.
- Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in parks planning and project management.
- Designation as a Registered Landscape Architect in the State of Washington preferred.
- Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Principles of planning, organization, administration, management and supervision.
- Principles and practices of capital budgeting, advanced knowledge of basic budgeting principles.
- Principles and practices of land use planning.
- Advanced knowledge of project management techniques and principles.
- Applicable rules, laws and regulations.
- Principles and practices of personnel management, including supervision, training, and performance management.
- Cost benefit analysis.
Skill in:
- Written and verbal communications.
- Conflict resolution.
- Use of computers, computer applications and software.
- Working with elected officials and the public.
- Skilled in public involvement techniques.
Ability to:
- Analyze and evaluate parks related policies, projects, programs and activities.
- Evaluate complex technical, legal, and community relations issues and develop effective solutions.
- Manage construction and building projects; estimate project costs; and develop and adhere to project schedules.
- Manage multiple priorities.
- Negotiate and implement agreements; manage and implement changes.
- Develop goals and objectives for assigned projects.
- Oversee and coordinate the activities of consultants and contractors.
- Resolve conflict and establish relationships.
- Review and evaluate complex information and data and to make recommendations.
- Work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Speak effectively in public.
In recognition of the value its employees deliver to the organization, the City of Issaquah offers a generous compensation and benefits package, which includes 11 paid holidays and 2 paid personal holidays per year; vacation and sick leave; medical, dental, vision, and orthodontia insurance for employees and their eligible dependents; optional Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; life and disability insurance; wellness program; education tuition reimbursement; deferred compensation options with matching contributions; and retirement benefits through the Washington State Retirement System. The City is a member of the Social Security System.