PARK PLANNER

Date: Sep 6, 2024

Req ID: 43142

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

Category: DAH - CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

Anticipated Starting Salary: $40,340

PARK PLANNER

Position #: 22091325

Salary: $40,340

Pay Grade: GS07

Requisition: 43142

Location: Planning & Development, Little Rock, AR

Closing date: Until Filled

The Park Planner works under the administrative direction of the Manager and assists the planning team as needed with the evaluation, preparation and implementation of capital improvement and resource design documents, plans, and reports. This position will assist with planning for Division of Arkansas Heritage, and the Division of State Parks. This position serves as a member of an interdisciplinary planning team and is responsible for assisting the park staff, architects and engineers with the planning and development of new park facilities and the repair/renovation/restoration of existing structures and infrastructure. Other job duties include preparing/reviewing plans and specifications, formulating site development design concepts, master plans and site development plans, researching and assimilating information for special projects, records, and reports, preparing and monitoring project budgets and expenditures, as well as preparing funding requests. Some in-state, overnight travel is required. Applicant must be able to traverse rough terrain.

This position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance and retirement pension.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in historic preservation, landscape architecture, resource management or a related field; plus two years of experience in park planning, historical preservation, construction administration, or a related field. Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee.

Preferred Qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in architecture; architectural studies, landscape architecture, construction administration and landscape architectural studies. Work experience during enrollment in preferred degree programs will be considered.

EOE/AA/ADA Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Applications accepted online only: https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has three major divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Arkansas State Parks manages 52 state parks and promotes Arkansas as a tourist destination for people around the country. Arkansas Heritage preserves and promotes Arkansas’s natural and cultural history and heritage through four historic museums and four cultural preservation agencies. Arkansas Tourism improves the state’s economy by generating travel and enhancing the image of the state.

Position Information

Class Code: B075C

Grade: GS07

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

Salary Range: $40,340.00 - $64,343.00

Summary

The Park Planner is responsible for coordinating activities of a park planning team and for providing cultural and/or scientific information to planning teams in area of expertise. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Evaluates potential park site for development suitability by visiting site to research geological, biological, environmental, demographic, botanical, and other scientific and cultural aspects of site and by obtaining expert information from planning team members. Leads planning team meetings to analyze data, discuss findings, discuss project alternatives, determine project feasibility, and coordinate project activities. Prepares project feasibility studies and capital improvement plans describing project, needs assessments, priorities, personnel requirements, and projected project costs and submits to supervisor. Prepares construction plans, specifications, and blueprints. Prepares and tracks project budgets, writes grant requests, and works with team members to prepare contract bid specifications and award contracts. Coordinates and inspects project construction/renovation to ensure contractual compliance and for compatibility with overall project plans. Prepares park master plans by coordinating and synthesizing team member information including long and short-range development priorities, site plans, interpretive and resource management plans, environmental analysis, landscape plans, and historic structure/archeological analyses. Conducts specialized studies in area of expertise when acting as planning team member. Prepares and submits reports, conducts meetings and public hearings on projects, and attends various seminars and conferences in specialty area. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

Occasional in-state travel and exposure to rugged terrain are required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of park planning and needs assessment techniques. Knowledge of research and analysis methods. Knowledge of fiscal management, grant writing, bidding/contract procedures, and budgetary planning. Knowledge of construction design and drafting techniques. Knowledge of specialized subject area. Ability to evaluate technical information and assess needs. Ability to prepare and present oral and written information, reports, and park plans. Ability to project construction costs and prepare and track project budgets. Ability to prepare construction plans and inspect construction projects. Ability to coordinate the work of others.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in historic preservation, landscape architecture, resource management or a related field; plus two years of experience in park planning, historical preservation, or a related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.