Park Planner
Position #: 22092594
Salary: $40,340
Pay Grade: GS07
Requisition: 45889
Location: Planning & Development, Little Rock, AR
Closing date: Until Filled
The Park Planner works under the administrative direction of the Chief Planner and within the planning unit of the Planning and Development Section of Arkansas State Parks. This position serves as a member of an interdisciplinary 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 facilities and infrastructure. Other job duties include preparing/reviewing plans and specifications, master plans and site development plans, development of feasibility studies, researching and assimilating information for special projects, records, and reports, preparing and monitoring budgets and expenditures, as well as preparing funding requests. Some in-state, overnight travel is required, as is a valid driver’s license. Applicant must be able to traverse rough terrain. A driver’s record check will be performed.
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, natural resource management, landscape architecture, environmental planning, or a related field; plus two years of experience in park planning, historical preservation, or a related field.
EOE/AA/ADA Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Applications accepted online ONLY: https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/
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.
