PRIMARY DUTY:

Responsible for planning and coordinating park capital improvement projects in concert with the Deputy Director of Parks. Work involves initiating, self-directing, and analyzing work details to assure projects are on task, on budget, and within master plan for the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

[S = Sedentary (0-10 lbs); L = Light (10-25 lbs); M = Medium (25-50 lbs);

H = Heavy (50-100 lbs); VH = Very Heavy (over 100 lbs)].

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibility. Though this position does not have direct-reports for supervision of city employees, the ability to direct the work of work crews is required.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools and practices used in construction of park facilities including the ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of principles and practice of park planning and public parks and recreation design and related construction.
• Sports, recreation and aquatic facility concepts and designs.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with the Texas Parks and Wildlife grant process and federal transportation enhancement programs.
• Knowledge of landscape architecture practices, construction techniques, irrigation, civil engineering and building codes and the knowledge to combine them into an aesthetically coordinated and finished quality product for parks projects.
• Knowledge of reading and interpreting architectural and engineering plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of personal computer skills in order to prepare reports, track statistics, write letters.
• Skill using Microsoft Office suite of software required (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.).
• Skill in utilizing software such as SketchUp Pro, Desktop Publishing, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer-Aided Design (CAD) such as AutoCAD 2018, and Adobe products such as Photoshop, Indesign, and Illustrator
• Ability to recognize product and material quality to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing utilizing drafting techniques and artistic ability.
• Ability to communicate with citizens, senior management and Council members in a professional manner using superior customer service skills.
• Ability to take appropriate measurements for planning purposes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Park Administration, Landscape Architecture, Urban Studies, Parks Planning or related field.
• Three years of park planning or landscape architectural experience, including experience in public park design and construction. Proven project implementation and contract administration experience.
• Possession of License as a Landscape Architect in the State of Texas highly preferred

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Playground inspector certification or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire date, if not already certified.
• Valid Texas Drivers License with a good driving record.