NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Senior Planner - Parks
Town Hall, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$82K/yr - $103K/yrNEOGOV is seeking a Parks Senior Planner to join the Town of Wake Forest Planning Department. This role involves implementing policy recommendations and managing projects related to park and greenway planning, design, and construction, while also overseeing grant applications and land development proposals.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the design (concepts, site plan, and construction plan) of new park and park improvement plans in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan
Oversee land acquisition and construction plan design of the greenway system
Participate in environmental, natural, cultural or historic resource assessments
Prepare and administer federal and state grant applications
Assist in CIP prioritization for select implementation projects
Review land development applications and proposals to determine their impact on the Town park system’s goals and objectives
Develop and maintain a policy on how to best accommodate property disposal and acquisition
Assist with the identification of property suitable for park development
Participate with other agencies in developing multijurisdictional park and greenway plans
Handle daily inquiries from internal and external customers
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in parks and recreation, urban and regional planning, landscape architecture, or related field with considerable professional planning experience
Considerable knowledge in design and construction of development projects
Considerable knowledge of the advanced principles and practices of parks planning
Considerable knowledge of GIS, sketch-up, Adobe, and Microsoft Office technology
Ability to interpret and analyze technical information and to prepare and present technical oral and written reports
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, partner agencies, and the general public
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms
Ability to interpret and apply regulations and policies
General knowledge of budgeting and purchasing procedures
General knowledge of grant application and reporting
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license
AICP certification is required within one year of employment
Preferred
A master's degree in urban planning or related field is preferred
Benefits
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Optional Vision coverage
Life Insurance
Long-term and Short-term Disability Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts
Pension
Deferred Compensation (457) Plan and 401(k)
Social Security
Credit Union
Employee Assistance Program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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