Salary: $73,299.20 - $95,284.80 Annually

Location : Garner, NC

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2024-00026R

Department: Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Resources

Opening Date: 08/20/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Under the general direction of the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR), the Parks & Greenways Planning Manager provides professional services with planning, design, and development of projects in the Town's Parks System. The main responsibilities for this position include serving as subject matter expert in all parks capital projects; preparing or coordinating the production of plans and construction documents; providing oversight to park system improvements; representing the department in the Town's Technical Review Committee and coordinating the PRCR Advisory Committee's role in the fee-in-lieu process; tracking and updating the PRCR Comprehensive Master Plan; leading community engagement to update existing parks master plans to leverage funding; and identifying and applying for grants to leverage Town capital funds. This position also serves as PRCR's lead greenways expert, assessing opportunities to coordinate with developers for easements or land dedication for future greenway corridors and conducting feasibility studies to determine potential alignments for corridors identified in the PRCR Comprehensive Master Plan.
Examples of Duties

Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Negotiates, administers contracts, and acts as a liaison with consulting project architects, engineers and contractors for the design and construction of park and greenway improvement projects.
• Prepares and develops landscape architectural or engineering plans and specifications, construction documents, and cost estimates for the development or improvement of parks and recreational facilities and greenways.
• Provides services as a project manager on approved projects. Reviews plans and construction documents for conformance with applicable codes, regulations, and project objectives in construction, maintenance, and cost limitations.
• Participates in the Town's Technical Review Committee to identify opportunities for parkland dedication and greenway development, as well as assess recreational options in private developments.
• Serves as subject matter expert in all parks capital projects; preparing or coordinating the production of plans and construction documents; providing oversight to park system improvements.
• Coordinates the PRCR Advisory Committee's role in the fee-in-lieu process.
• Tracks and updates the PRCR Comprehensive Master Plan.
• Serves as PRCR's lead greenways expert, assessing opportunities to coordinate with developers for easements or land dedication for future greenway corridors and conducts feasibility studies to determine potential alignments for corridors identified in the PRCR Comprehensive Master Plan.
• Conducts public outreach for strategic and master planning of parks and recreation facilities.
• Provide recommendations and technical advice to the department director and department managers.
• Assists in the PRCR's preparation of its annual budget, including CIP estimates and operations and management.
• Researches and assists with or write grants to support park capital projects. Monitors grant expenditures to ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Responsible for attending all meetings associated with this position, including evening Town Council, advisory board, or community meetings.
• Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will meet the following criteria:

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, architecture, civil engineering, or a related field; and
Four years of experience in park and recreational facility design, landscape design, or park and greenways planning and design. A master's degree in a relevant discipline may substitute for two (2) years of relevant experience.
Valid N.C. Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of and experience with design and rendering software such as AutoCAD, Sketchup, Rhino, and/or Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
Certification by the applicable professional association (American Planning Association, National Recreation & Park Association, etc.) or registration and valid license to practice their profession granted by the appropriate board in the State of North Carolina (such as the N.C. Board of Architecture & Registered Interior Designers, N.C. Board of Landscape Architects, North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors, etc.)

Additional Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational support functions of stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, fingering, talking, and hearing.
• Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to traverse safely on uneven or steep terrain and be able to work under various weather conditions (extreme heat, humidity, cold, etc.).
• Must possess the visual acuity to maintain records and reports, inspect work for quality of methods and materials, and use measuring devices

This position is open until filled and may close at any time.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Town of Garner offers the following comprehensive benefits package to all regular, full-time employees:

Employer-paid Medical Insurance with optional dependent coverage
Employer-paid Dental Insurance with optional dependent coverage
Participation in the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)
Five percent (5%) employer contribution to the NC 401k
Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance
Employer-paid Short-term Disability insurance
Paid Vacation Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Family Illness Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Paid Preventive Care Leave
13 Paid Holidays (Plus a Floating Holiday)
Paid Community Involvement Leave
Paid Wellness Leave
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus
On-site Wellness Center
Free membership to the Garner Recreation Center
Membership with Local Government Federal Credit Union
Membership with Civic Federal Credit Union
Optional Supplemental Life Insurance
Optional Vision Insurance
Optional Accident & Cancer/Critical Illness Insurance
Optional NC 457b Supplemental Retirement Plan

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Civil Engineering or related field?

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Do you have a Master's degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Civil Engineering or related field?

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How many years of professional Landscaping/ Architecture engineering experience do you have? Details should be included in the work experience section of your application.

None
1 year or less
2-3 years
4-6 years
More than 6 years

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Do you have experience using software such as AutoCAD, Sketchup, Rhino, and/or Adobe Creative Suite? If yes, details should be included in the work experience section of your application.

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Do you currently hold any professional trade licenses issued by the state of NC? (such as the N.C. Board of Architecture & Registered Interior Designers, N.C. Board of Landscape Architects, North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors, etc.)

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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The Town of Garner recognizes current employees who refer an eligible applicant for an employment opportunity. To ensure proper recognition, please provide the first and last name of the current Town of Garner employee who referred you to this position. Leave blank if this does not apply.

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Parks and Greenways Planning Manager