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Description

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DEFINITION

Under general direction, coordinates and manages activities related to the design, construction and renovation of the parks, sports fields, street landscapes and related recreational facilities, including the Parks Capital Improvement Plan and related capital projects; ensures compliance with environmental regulations and City development standards; performs a variety of technical level tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility; and provides complex staff assistance to the higher level manager.

Essential and Marginal Duties

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from assigned supervisory or management staff. May exercise direct and general supervision over assigned staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a management classification responsible for coordinating activities related to the design, construction, and renovation of parks, sports fields, street landscapes and related recreational facilities. Responsibilities include management and coordination of a variety of projects pertaining to park and recreational facility planning, maintenance and construction including the Parks Capital Improvement Plan. Incumbents serve as a technical and professional resource. Performance of the work requires the use of independence, initiative, and discretion within established guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Coordinate and assist with park and landscape development projects including media contact/interaction, administration of contracts with consultants/contractors, management of outside consultants in the preparation of construction documents and cost estimates; assist with administration of construction projects, including project budgets, permitting and field inspections.
• Prepare and manage federal, state, and county grant applications for assigned projects.
• Attend, prepare and present staff reports and informational items to City Council, Parks Commission, Planning Commission, and other commissions and boards as assigned.
• Coordinate and conduct public and internal meetings regarding the design and development of new/renovated parks, sports and recreational facilities; respond to complaints.
• Plan review of projects from Development Services and Public Works Departments as they related to parks, streetscapes and recreation facilities.
• Plan review of municipal landscape and irrigation projects prepared by outside consultants.
• Design and inspect playground equipment for compliance with safety and accessibility requirements, including ADA requirements.
• Provide technical input, including cost estimates, for the preparation of operational and capital improvement budgets; assist with administration of budgets for assigned area.
• Use and provide technical assistance with a variety of computer aided design and graphic design software (i.e. AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Sketchup, etc.) to design/refine designs of construction projects, including the preparation of professional construction documents and conceptual plans.
• Assist with Capital Improvement Program needs for the department and develop recommendations.
• Research and prepare technical and administrative reports.
• Inspect City, developer and commercial landscape installations to ensure compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Information

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Organization and management practices as applied to the development, analysis, and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs of the assigned area of responsibility.
• Principles and practices of park, sports and recreational facility, and landscape design, architecture, construction, maintenance and horticulture related to park and landscape planning and design and related recreational uses.
• Principles and utilization of architecture tools, templates, scales and graphics.
• Principles and practices of project management of large scale projects including managing timelines, monitoring and administering project budgets, and developing and delivering progress reports to governing bodies, management, and other stakeholders.
• Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations, and laws.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination.
• Computers and software programs to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation.

Ability to:

• Provide administrative, management, and technical support for the Parks Planning and Development program.
• Organize and assisting with Parks Planning and Development operations.
• Conduct studies, prepare and present complex technical reports.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and make recommendations in support of goals.
• Assist with preparation and administration of a budget.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with individuals; governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations.
• Learn and understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to a bachelor\'s degree in landscape architecture, parks and recreation administration, ornamental or environmental horticulture, public administration, community development or related field and two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in capital improvement program management including planning, design and development of parks and recreation facilities, streetscapes, and/or landscape contruction.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver\'s license upon appointment.
• Possession of valid registration as a Landscape Architect with the State of California and a Landscape Designer certificate are highly desirable.
• Possession of a valid Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Certification is highly desirable.
• May be required to complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training.

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