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Location : 300 Sixth Street Rapid City, SD
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202400034
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 03/08/2024
Closing Date: 4/15/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Description
ABOUT US
Conveniently located at the base of a low mountain range Rapid City is considered to be the gateway to the Black Hills. Surrounded by 1.2 million acres of forested hills it is within a one-hour drive to 6 national parks, multiple monuments and memorials and is rich in culture and experiences. The City of Rapid City is a growing community - a fantastic opportunity to work, live, and play in one of the most beautiful locations in the world!
The Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for beautifying, operating and maintaining park and recreation assets (parks, trails and recreation facilities) as well as implementing year-round recreation programs for all ages. The Department is also responsible for park maintenance and the City's urban forest. It is the mission of the Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department to make Rapid City a better place to live, work and play.
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The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including 2 healthcare options with low premiums, 6% employer-matching retirement, life insurance benefits, short-term disability, and generous vacation and sick leave. For a detailed benefit summary, click here.
Position Details
ABOUT OUR JOB
The Landscape Architect is responsible for performing Landscape Architectural and Park Planning analysis, designing, administering contracts, and managing projects for the Parks and Recreation Captial Improvement Plan. This project manager role collaborates closely with executive management within the Parks and Recreation Department, the City, and other stakeholders to provide results driven by the CIP and other municipal codes, goals, and measures assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Additional Information
ABOUT YOU
We know your time is valuable and encourage you to apply if you meet the following minimum requirements.
Qualifications:
City of Rapid City Benefit Summary
Explore the benefits that are offered to the City of Rapid City's full-time, and part-time benefited employees.
Health Care Program
Health - The City of Rapid City is a self-funded healthcare program. As such, we are able to offer heavily discounted premium rates for our employees and their dependents(s). Choose between a High Deductible Healthcare Program (HDHP) or our Traditional Health Care Plan both of which are covered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS).
Dental - Dental coverage is through Delta Dental of South Dakota with a base and enhanced plan option. Competitive plan prices are available to City Employees.
Vision - Vision coverage is through Avesis with a base and enhanced plan option. Competitive plan prices are available to City Employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a tax-saving tool that lets you pay for medical or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees who wish to participate can use these funds to pay for Medical, Dental, Vision, and other healthcare-related expenses.
Health Savings Account - Health Savings Accounts (HSA) is a tax savings tool available to individuals who hold High Deductible Healthcare Plans (HDHP). This plan allows you to designate and put aside pre-tax dollars to use for qualified medical expenses. Employees who enroll will enjoy a city contribution of up to $500 into their HSA account.
Coverage for Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings accounts starts on the first of the month following the employee's start date.
Retirement Plan
The City of Rapid City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). The South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS) is a cost-sharing, multiple employers, public employee retirement system. Members of SDRS include full-time employees of State City and County Governments and other public entities. Through this pension plan, employees contribute 6% (8% for public safety) with the City matching that contribution percentage. The vesting schedule through SDRS is 3 years. Retirement benefits are payable for the member's lifetime.
The City also offers additional retirement options through the South Dakota Retirement System Supplemental Retirement Program. Employees are automatically enrolled and contribute to a 457 (b) at $25 monthly. This supplemental program is a great opportunity to save additional funds on top of the main SDRS account and allows contributors to save more on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.
Paid Time Off
Vacation - At the start of employment through the first four years City employees accrue vacation at the rate of 3.08 hours per pay period equaling 80.08 hours yearly. Vacation accruals increase with longevity.
Sick Leave - City Employees earn Sick Leave which is accrued at the rate of 2.16 hours per pay period, with unlimited rollover.
Short-Term Disability - City employees earn short-term disability leave at a rate of 2.16 hours per pay period with unlimited rollover. This benefit is paid at 100% of the employee's wage at the time of usage. Restrictions apply.
Holidays - The City of Rapid City observes 11 Holidays per calendar year. City employees are eligible for paid holidays starting at the beginning of employment. Personal holidays are given to City Employees based on their union contract.
Life Insurance
The City partners with MetLife to provide a $35,000 basic life, accident, and D&D insurance policy for employees. Optional coverage for spouse and dependent(s) can be elected.
Wellsteps
Rapid City has a wellness program through Wellsteps, where they help you make small changes that will make a big difference in your life from physical fitness, to financial, and mental fitness. They cover all aspects of your life, so you can live life to its fullest! Prizes are offered on varying levels of participation.
AFLAC
The City partners with AFLAC to provide additional insurance coverage. From a traditional Cancer policy, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital, to additional Short-Term Disability and Life insurance coverages, they have what you need. The coverages are transferable and premiums can be payroll deducted.
For a more detailed overview of our benefits package, click on the weblink
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If you have specific questions, contact Human Resources.
Location : 300 Sixth Street Rapid City, SD
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202400034
Department: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 03/08/2024
Closing Date: 4/15/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Description
ABOUT US
Conveniently located at the base of a low mountain range Rapid City is considered to be the gateway to the Black Hills. Surrounded by 1.2 million acres of forested hills it is within a one-hour drive to 6 national parks, multiple monuments and memorials and is rich in culture and experiences. The City of Rapid City is a growing community - a fantastic opportunity to work, live, and play in one of the most beautiful locations in the world!
The Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for beautifying, operating and maintaining park and recreation assets (parks, trails and recreation facilities) as well as implementing year-round recreation programs for all ages. The Department is also responsible for park maintenance and the City's urban forest. It is the mission of the Rapid City Parks and Recreation Department to make Rapid City a better place to live, work and play.
Please visit the for additional information.
The City of Rapid City offers fantastic benefits including 2 healthcare options with low premiums, 6% employer-matching retirement, life insurance benefits, short-term disability, and generous vacation and sick leave. For a detailed benefit summary, click here.
Position Details
ABOUT OUR JOB
The Landscape Architect is responsible for performing Landscape Architectural and Park Planning analysis, designing, administering contracts, and managing projects for the Parks and Recreation Captial Improvement Plan. This project manager role collaborates closely with executive management within the Parks and Recreation Department, the City, and other stakeholders to provide results driven by the CIP and other municipal codes, goals, and measures assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Researches, assesses, and reports on potential new acquisitions, existing properties, and land development requests.
- Develops and/or coordinates the development of site analyses, concept designs, technical drawings, master plans, and construction documents for Parks and Recreation facilities.
- Researches, develops, schedules, and supervises construction, renovation, and repair of Parks and Recreation facilities.
- Prepares professional service agreements, contracts, and requests for proposals, evaluates consultant proposals and bid submittals, and recommends bidders for award consideration.
- Reviews and approves invoices, requisitions, contracts, specifications, and standards for improvement to Parks and Recreation facilities; organizes cost estimates, and timeline schedules, and tracks project budgets.
- Prepares, revises documents, supervises, directs, and conducts field inspections for compliance of small and medium landscape and irrigation design work performed by professionals, technical assistants, consultants, or contractors.
- Provides technical information to other City departments and the general public; may serve as departmental liaison at various meetings.
- Serves as department's representative to help engineering/design consultants determine the needs of Parks and Recreation/City
- Reviews and updates design manuals, system maps, engineering surveys, property inventory, and legal files.
- Develops and manages the department's Capital Improvement Plan and Budget.
- Prepares reviews and/or coordinates the preparation of large landscape plans and contract specifications.
- Works closely with the Parks Director, Parks and Recreation Division Managers, and their Maintenance Supervisors.
- Interprets intent of policies, ordinances, statutes, and laws of the City of Rapid City and monitors compliance of same.
Additional Information
ABOUT YOU
We know your time is valuable and encourage you to apply if you meet the following minimum requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Park Management, Horticulture or a closely related field.
- Two years of related experience in Landscape Architecture or park planning.
- Must possess a valid driver's license or have the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
- Software: Skills with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud products, and Microsoft Office preferred.
- A combination of education and experience deemed appropriate to fulfill the role and responsibilities of this position will be considered.
City of Rapid City Benefit Summary
Explore the benefits that are offered to the City of Rapid City's full-time, and part-time benefited employees.
Health Care Program
Health - The City of Rapid City is a self-funded healthcare program. As such, we are able to offer heavily discounted premium rates for our employees and their dependents(s). Choose between a High Deductible Healthcare Program (HDHP) or our Traditional Health Care Plan both of which are covered through Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS).
Dental - Dental coverage is through Delta Dental of South Dakota with a base and enhanced plan option. Competitive plan prices are available to City Employees.
Vision - Vision coverage is through Avesis with a base and enhanced plan option. Competitive plan prices are available to City Employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a tax-saving tool that lets you pay for medical or dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. Employees who wish to participate can use these funds to pay for Medical, Dental, Vision, and other healthcare-related expenses.
Health Savings Account - Health Savings Accounts (HSA) is a tax savings tool available to individuals who hold High Deductible Healthcare Plans (HDHP). This plan allows you to designate and put aside pre-tax dollars to use for qualified medical expenses. Employees who enroll will enjoy a city contribution of up to $500 into their HSA account.
Coverage for Health, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Health Savings accounts starts on the first of the month following the employee's start date.
Retirement Plan
The City of Rapid City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS). The South Dakota Retirement System (SDRS) is a cost-sharing, multiple employers, public employee retirement system. Members of SDRS include full-time employees of State City and County Governments and other public entities. Through this pension plan, employees contribute 6% (8% for public safety) with the City matching that contribution percentage. The vesting schedule through SDRS is 3 years. Retirement benefits are payable for the member's lifetime.
The City also offers additional retirement options through the South Dakota Retirement System Supplemental Retirement Program. Employees are automatically enrolled and contribute to a 457 (b) at $25 monthly. This supplemental program is a great opportunity to save additional funds on top of the main SDRS account and allows contributors to save more on a pre-tax or post-tax basis.
Paid Time Off
Vacation - At the start of employment through the first four years City employees accrue vacation at the rate of 3.08 hours per pay period equaling 80.08 hours yearly. Vacation accruals increase with longevity.
Sick Leave - City Employees earn Sick Leave which is accrued at the rate of 2.16 hours per pay period, with unlimited rollover.
Short-Term Disability - City employees earn short-term disability leave at a rate of 2.16 hours per pay period with unlimited rollover. This benefit is paid at 100% of the employee's wage at the time of usage. Restrictions apply.
Holidays - The City of Rapid City observes 11 Holidays per calendar year. City employees are eligible for paid holidays starting at the beginning of employment. Personal holidays are given to City Employees based on their union contract.
Life Insurance
The City partners with MetLife to provide a $35,000 basic life, accident, and D&D insurance policy for employees. Optional coverage for spouse and dependent(s) can be elected.
Wellsteps
Rapid City has a wellness program through Wellsteps, where they help you make small changes that will make a big difference in your life from physical fitness, to financial, and mental fitness. They cover all aspects of your life, so you can live life to its fullest! Prizes are offered on varying levels of participation.
AFLAC
The City partners with AFLAC to provide additional insurance coverage. From a traditional Cancer policy, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital, to additional Short-Term Disability and Life insurance coverages, they have what you need. The coverages are transferable and premiums can be payroll deducted.
For a more detailed overview of our benefits package, click on the weblink
click
If you have specific questions, contact Human Resources.
