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Park Planning and Development Manager

City of Kent

Kent, WA United States

How to Apply
URL: https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/cityofkent/External/details/Park-Planning---Development-Manager_R1610

Are you passionate about planning and building great parks and trails? Do you excel in managing projects, securing grants and leading people? If so, the City of Kent may have the perfect opportunity for you! We are currently accepting applications for a new Park Planning and Development Manager in our Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. The ideal candidate will have at least four (4) years of related work experience in a full range of construction project management, to include at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.

There is one full-time position that will be filled by this recruitment process. This is a benefited, non-represented position that is exempt from overtime.

**Please note that you must attach your cover letter and resume to your application in order for your application to be considered complete. Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. If you experience technical difficulties, please contact our office Monday-Friday, between 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM at (253) 856-5270 and we will do our best to assist you.**

This position is open until filled; a first review of applications will take place January 20th. Initial interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place during the week of February 3rd. Qualified candidates will be notified once the interview schedule has been established.

SALARY:

$10,376.00- 12,634.00 per month, depending on experience (2024 salary range not reflective of any cost-of-living adjustment approved for 2025)

For a listing of benefits, please use the following link: Employee Benefits | City of Kent (kentwa.gov)

Under the direction of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director and/or Deputy Director, plan, organize, and manage the Parks Planning and Development Division within the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department. Manage public works projects for the Parks Department including supervising and performing complex and professional landscape architecture, engineering, and architecture projects; train, supervise, assign, and review the work of assigned personnel; assure efficient and effective functioning of the design, construction, and GIS functions in the Parks Department.

Work is characterized by a substantial amount of management, administrative and supervisory functions in scheduling, organizing, directing, evaluating and monitoring the planning and development of Kent's public park and trails system.

Work is performed independently under the general direction of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director and/or Deputy Director. The supervisor provides the incumbent with assignments in terms of broad practice, precedents, policies and goals. Work may be reviewed for fulfillment of program objectives and conformance with policy, practice, and/or objective.

Experience Level
Mid II (4-8 years)
AICP Level
Not Required
Specialty
Parks, Open Space, and Recreation Planning
Salary Range
$10,376-12,634/month, DOE

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