Parks Development Specialist

Salary : $64,334.40 - $80,412.80 Annually
Location : Round Rock, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 201801424
Department: PARD Administration
Opening Date: 11/17/2023
Closing Date: 12/1/2023 11:59 PM Central
Description
Under general supervision, the Parks Development Specialist provides professional support to the Parks and Recreation Department in the planning, design, development and project management of parks and facilities throughout the City. Work involves performing site analysis, developing cost estimates, facility designs, and overall project management.
Posted pay range is the starting salary. Pay rate offered is based on experience. To see the full pay range, click the following link: Pay Scale
Examples of Duties

• Prepares master plan for individual parks/facilities; maintains and updates park inventory, updates and follows the General and Strategic Plans of the Parks and Recreation Department; seeks alternative funding; and implements CIP Plans.

• Assists in long range planning, including updating Department Master Plan, ADA Transition Plan, and GIS Data.

• Designs parks, landscape plans; develops original native and water wise plans and supporting documents; assembles master plans, concept drawings, construction documents, project specifications and bid documents.

• Provides project coordination and management; estimates budget; coordinates consultants for projects throughout city and other regulated entities; guides projects through the permitting process; inspects construction projects for conformance to plans and specifications; researches, analyzes and interprets land use data and trends.

• Provides coordination of Development Review Committee, ordinance development and Council meetings. Partners with other department groups to complete citywide initiatives.

• Develops logos/brands/maps for programs and events; keeps website up to date with current project information.

• Meets with residents to gather input and share project information.

• Evaluates existing facilities, defines deficiencies and coordinates the design of new facilities.

Experience and Training

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Landscape Architecture or a related field.
• At least one (1) year of experience in Parks Development or in a similar position.

Certificates and Licenses Required

• Valid Class C Driver's License.

The City of Round Rock recognizes that everyone is concerned about financial protection - both now and for the future. Recognizing that employees are essential in the operation of an organization, the City wants to help provide our employees and their families with a measure of security through our benefit program.
Working toward that goal, the City offers security for the present and the future.
Security for the Present:
* Health Plan
* Dental Plan
* Vision Plan
* Additional Supplemental Plans (optional)
Security for the Future:
* Retirement Plan
* Deferred Compensation Plans
Additional Benefits:
* Education Reimbursement Assistance
* Clay Madsen Recreation Center Membership
* Employee & Family Pool Pass (seasonal)
* Round Rock Public Library Card
* Medical and Dependent Day Care Reimbursement Account
* Employee Assistance Program
* Longevity
Leave Benefits:
* Vacation
* Sick
* City Holidays
01
Which of the following best describes your education?

• Less than High School
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some college; less than an Associate's degree
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher

02
Please state your degree and field of study. If none, indicate with "N/A."
03
Which of the following best describes your experience in Parks Development/ parks design, urban planning, or a similar position?

• None
• Less than one (1) year.
• At least one (1) year, but less than two (2) years.
• At least two (2) years, but less than three (3) years.
• At least three (3) years, but less than four (4) years.
• Four (4) years or more

04
What area of Landscape Architecture do you have the most experience working in?

• None
• Parks & Recreation Facility Design
• Commercial Landscape Design
• Residential Landscape Design
• Site Planning and Urban Design
• Campus Planning and Design
• Other

05
Please indicate any/ all of the following programs that you have experience with.

• AutoCAD Map
• Google SketchUP
• Adobe Photoshop
• None of the above

06
Do you possess a valid Texas Driver License?

• Yes
• No, but ABLE to obtain prior to employment.
• No, I am ineligible for a driver's license.

07
Briefly describe your experience as it relates to the Parks Development Specialist position. If none, indicate with "N/A".
Required Question