Recreation Planning Assistant

Job Description Summary:

Salary: $25.06 - $37.60 per hour

This position involves assisting in planning and coordination of new and expanding Recreation projects, programs, and facilities as outlined by the Recreation Master Plan. The Recreation Planning Assistant will work closely with Recreation and Operations staff to oversee TRWD-owned properties that are used for recreational purposes. The position will also have the opportunity to engage and network with other departments such as environmental and conservation, events, communications, physical security, and operations to participate in establishing a coordinated effort to support the overall goals of TRWD.

Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this position.

• Ability to review and evaluate construction designs and drawings
• Updates communications team to provide information about recreation regulations, opportunities, and current restrictions
• Assists in the long-range planning for the Department including the development of grant proposals, interlocal agreements, and special projects
• Assists in furthering Recreation department projects which may include research, design, management, and monitoring, to meet department goals and resolve problems
• Assist Landscape Architect Manager with TRWD recreation asset / inventory management and conditions assessment
• Use of GIS software and applications including Field Maps
• Develop relationships with TRWD departments to promote cooperation, efficiency, and effectiveness to with Operations to support TRWD recreation projects
• Aids in reaching goals and work plans for the recreation department
• Maintain familiarity with strategic district levels of service
• Continuous improvement monitoring and innovation efforts
• Perform other duties as required

Required Experience:

• Prior proven experience reviewing construction plans whether in a school or professional setting
• Less than six (6) months of related experience
• Able to be both self-directed/work alone and be contributing member of a group
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
• Able to work some evenings and weekends

Desired Experience:

• Basic knowledge of trails maintenance and construction methods
• Basic knowledge of recreation programming and activities
• Ability to meet and exceed District and staff goals
• Experience or willingness to learn GIS, Field Maps, or similar programs
• Deep interest in outdoor recreational pursuits and being a productive part of a team
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Must have good oral communication skills
• Able to generate collaborative teams and effective working relationships with peer employees and departments
• Experience using Microsoft Office

Required Education/Certification/License:

• Competitive applicants for this position can hold or be pursuing a bachelor’s degree and/or have relevant experience in construction or project management, landscape architecture, outdoor recreation, recreation management, natural resource management, parks and recreation, park planning, recreation administration, leisure administration, or related field
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Knowledge of/or experience with irrigation systems, rules, and regulations
• Valid Texas driver’s license

Desired Education/Certification/License:

• None

Success Factors/Job Competencies:

• Time Management – the ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Self-Motivated – the ability to think critically about recreation programming and set projects up for long-term success

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing duties of job, employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically resides within an office or cubicle and may have occasional fieldwork that will expose the employee to weather conditions prevalent at the time.