The successful candidate will manage the capital improvements and maintenance projects for park facilities, including the planning, organization, and coordination of construction design and engineering, as well as bidding and project implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
 

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in project management, planning, landscape architecture or related engineering field; and
• Four years of experience in leading capital Improvement programs and construction projects for ideally for a parks department; including an indepth understanding of parks planning, land use planning or natural resources; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the work.

Preferred Education, Experience or Other Qualifications.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification
• Park and Recreation System Master Planning Certification
• Previous experience with partnerships between public and private agencies
• Experience working for a government agency, in the public sector, or in a parks and recreation department.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of project management and contract administration
• Knowledge of design and construction management including developing bid specifications, reading blueprints, and evaluation of design and construction projects
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, policies, and regulations
• Knowledge of building and land use permits, processes and requirements
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, codes and standards related to construction

• Skill in planning and organizing, problem analysis and decision-making, interpersonal sensitivity, adaptability and flexibility, and time management
• Skill in reading and interpreting building or engineering plans and reports
• Skills to understand and meet stakeholders’ needs within policy guidelines
• Skills to build collaborative team relationships
• Skills to communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Skills with computer and software use including Microsoft Office and other software program applications

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, elected officials, contractors, government representatives, and the general public
• Ability to manage and deliver multiple, concurrent capital projects, activities, and tasks on time, within scope, and within budget
• Ability to analyze and interpret plans, bid packages, specifications, drawings, calculations, and cost estimates
• Ability to prepare and administer contracts and budgets
• Ability to read construction plans
• Ability to develop detailed work plans, including milestones and timelines

• Work performed in the office environment and in the field/community.
• Field work includes working around  equipment in inclement weather, noise, and noxious fumes.
• Bending, stooping, reaching (over shoulders, at waist and below waist), walking, standing and working high above ground, adequate vision sufficient to view computer, and hearing sufficient to respond to audible alarms, speaking adequate to communicate effectively, manual dexterity to grasp/handle equipment and materials.  
• Must possess sufficient physical strength, coordination and mental alertness to ensure safe and efficient performance of assigned duties including lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $70,415.90-$99,495.84. This position offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a pension retirement, and other voluntary benefits.