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Parks Planner 4

State of Washington Parks and Recreation...

Tumwater, WA | Full Time

$60k-91k (estimate)

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Parks Planner 4

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State of Washington Parks and Recreation... is Hiring a Remote Parks Planner 4

Description

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

Job Title: Parks Planner 4

Location: Tumwater, WA
Closes: This recruitment is posted continuously. Application review will begin on April 1st, 2024, and weekly thereafter. Therefore, you are encouraged to submit your application materials as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once a selection has been made.
Description:
This recruitment is for one (1) full-time, permanent, Parks Planner 4 position for Parks Development located in Tumwater, Washington. Working hours are generally Monday- Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm with the option to telework. This position may require you to travel as needed to accomplish assignments.
If you're interested in a dynamic career that allows you to showcase your talents, please apply and become part of our dynamic team.
About the position:
This position reports to a professional engineer (Environmental Engineer 5) in support of the Facilities Scoping Team and Capital Development programs. This position provides planning and project administration for the Scoping Unit including master planning, land acquisition, capital improvements, public participation, resource management, general park operation issues, and grant applications and implementation. Additionally, the position actively facilitates, participates, and contributes to: Capital Improvement Plan and Scoping Team efforts, Facilities and Capital Program team-building, and effective communication across the various divisions of the agency.
This position is eligible to telework but is frequently required to report on-site to meet business needs. The default assigned work location of all Parks positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. Parks may choose, but are not required, to support out-of-state telework on a case-by-case basis.

Duties

Some of what you will do:

Participate in the design of all viable park improvements.
Administer, support, and approve the preparation and development of plans and reports for new and existing parks.
Serve as the Facilities Program Planner for all proposed visible improvements including signage, park, and community-based improvements.
Provide non-capital planning functions, including assisting Operations on non-capital projects.
Prepare and submit grant applications or programs from several funding sources as assigned.
Lead or assist with public meetings or hearings.
Manage capital projects. Administer and manage Architect/Engineering (A/E) contracts, Personal Service Contracts, Emergency Contracts, Interagency Agreements, and Public Works Contracts.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:
Qualified candidates will meet the following criteria:

Bachelor’s degree with a majority of course studies in landscape architecture, park resource planning, land use planning or other major that would be considered an equivalent field of study AND four (4) years of experience in park and recreational facility design, landscape design, plan development, and public testimony/facilitation AND a valid driver’s license.

A master’s degree may substitute for two (2) years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:

Registration as a Landscape Architect in the state of Washington
Knowledge of and experience with Low Impact Development
LEED AP accredited
Knowledge of and experience with design and rendering software (AutoCAD, Sketchup, Shaderlight, Rhino, and/or Adobe Creative Suite)

How to apply:

Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references and attach:

A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
Current resume

**All requested materials must be submitted. Incomplete or late application materials will not be accepted. Failure to follow the application process may disqualify you from further consideration. **
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers to the application questions. Answers will be verified, and documentation may be required. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.

Supplemental Information

About Parks:
Want to join a great organization? The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages one of the largest, most diverse-and most beautiful—parks systems in the country. With more than 120,000 acres, the system includes 124 developed parks, including 19 marine parks, 11 historical parks, 35 heritage sites, 13 interpretive centers and approximately 500 miles of long-distance recreation trails. Parks is staffed with nearly 1,000 employees (summers), who are some of the most passionate employees you'll find anywhere.
For more information on Washington State Parks, click here.
Diversity Policy Statement:
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is committed to creating an equitable, hospitable, appreciative, safe, and inclusive park environment – one that embraces the full spectrum of all community members' contributions. The Commission makes this commitment because:

Diversity strengthens the workforce in competence and ability.
Celebrating diversity appreciates and values individual differences.
Diversity serves an increasingly heterogeneous society.
Diversity helps ensure the relevance of a state park system, its mission, properties, and programs to the people of this state today and in the future; and
Diversity is crucial to our ability to serve all citizens.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 902-8565. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
For information about recruitment and the hiring process, please contact Jerell Borman at Jerell.borman@parks.wa.gov.