Cosley Zoo · 1 week ago
Assistant Park District Planner - Part-time
Wheaton, IL
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20.24/hr - $25.30/hrCosley Zoo is part of the Wheaton Park District, which has been enhancing community life through its parks and recreation services since 1921. The Assistant Park District Planner will assist with day-to-day planning operations, including drafting, project assistance, and GIS data management.
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Responsibilities
Attendance at work site as scheduled; must be available to work other shifts and overtime as required
General office work in assisting planning staff of minor planning and clerical duties
Assist with Capital Projects such as: playground installation, permeable parking lots, and shoreline restoration
Survey parks and amenities with GPS
Revise Park master plan drawings, prepare as-builts, and design details on the AutoCAD system
Work on District master plan
Assist Project Planner with field work (e.g. surveying, playground/planting layout, meeting with contractors)
Assist with the documentation involved in the purchasing process including the legal bidding requirement process, estimates, and receiving
Take minutes at meetings and publish them in a comprehensive, organized and understandable manner within two working days
Assist with AutoCAD drafting and plotting
Assist with grant preparation
Assist in organizing information for the yearly budget and Capital Asset Replacement Fund and Equipment Replacement Fund schedules
Assist with maps and GIS data using ESRI ArcGIS software
Produce reports and word processing requirements of planning staff as directed
Assist in organizing budget information
Communicate professionally with co-workers and the public
Maintain effective two-way communication while dealing with concerns in the field with all district staff and immediate supervisor
Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer
Follow the Wheaton Park District policies, procedures, and guidelines
Proactively support the Districts Mission, Vision, and Values
Maintain good safety awareness and follow all safety guidelines and procedures
Qualification
Required
Minimum two years of college or technical education in landscape architecture, planning, or related field
Strong skills in AutoCAD as well as experience with GIS systems
Proficient knowledge and skills in Microsoft Office Word and Excel
Must have great problem solving, analytical, organizational, interpersonal; and written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to multi-task and work calmly and effectively under pressure
Must have and maintain: valid driver's license with acceptable driving record; and CPR/AED certified or obtain within one (1) year of employment
Company
Cosley Zoo
Cosley Zoo gives visitors up-close interactions with nature right in the heart of the Chicago's western suburbs.
Founded in 1974
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase