ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the overall project to include budget, design, and construction of various Parks CIP projects from small-scale trail projects to larger community parks.
• Represents the Department on the Development Review Committee as needed in the review of plats, site plans, zonings, general development plans, etc., for compliance with the Parkland Dedication Ordinance, Hike and Bike Trail Master Plan, and Median Escrow Collection.
• Serves as the primary point of contact on park-related development agreements and is responsible for managing, drafting, and implementing them as applicable.
• Manages contractors and design consultants.
• Serves as a mentor and leads to others within the department.
• Prepares construction plan reviews, prepares various inspection reports as required, reviews pay applications, change orders, RFI's, maintains files and reports regarding inspection and plan check activities and findings, and maintains project files and construction drawings.
• Reviews incoming plans for new projects and as-built plans after the project is completed.
• Prepares a variety of reports and provides periodic updates regarding the status of assigned capital construction projects to City Council, City Management, and the general public.
• Prepares graphics and computer-generated mapping documents. Prepares graphics for use in public presentations, utilizes computerized design programs such as Adobe, computer-aided design (CAD), and geographical information system (GIS).
• Creates, analyzes, and maintains a variety of geographical information system (GIS) databases, documentation, information, and map layers.
• Resolves citizen and developer complaints and questions.
• Complies with all city policies and procedures.
• Adhere to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
• Drives city vehicle to meetings, trainings, and job sites.
• Manages warranty information for all parks' CIP projects and acts as the liaison between parks development and parks maintenance on warranty-related items.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

• Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Knowledge of current word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database programs used by the City.
• Working knowledge of engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and design principles, and construction practices.
• Skill to pay attention to detail in dealing with numbers, words, and ideas.
• Skill to actively listen to what other people are saying and ask questions as appropriate.
• Skill to identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• The skill to find ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information.
• Skill to research, analyze, and compile data and prepare concise documents.
• Skill to read and interpret a variety of planning documents, including blueprints and schematics.
• Skill to interpret and apply applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, and design standards.
• Skill to build professional relationships with others, including internal and external customers.
• Skill to manage time wisely to complete assignments on time: time management.
• Skill to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand, including routine reports, correspondence, and pre-set formats: written expression.
• Skill to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences: oral comprehension.
• Skill to operate a motor vehicle, personal computer, general office equipment, drafting instruments, or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, Adobe, computer aided design (CAD), geographical information system (GIS), email, Internet, or other computer programs.
• Skill to analyze project needs and determine the resources needed to meet objectives.
• Skill to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Ability to work as a team, contribute as a team member, and treat others with respect.
• Ability to work independently and proactively with little direction.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute.

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Public Administration, Public Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a closely related field, and two (2) years of relevant experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed Landscape Architect desirable
• CPRP or other professional certification

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must have a Class C Texas Driver's License

Physical Demands/Supplemental

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (25 pounds). A task may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station. Other tasks may involve exposure to outdoor elements such as rain, cold, heat, and wind, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, however, job tasks will require some exposure to outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions (non-weather); working near moving mechanical parts, and contact with fumes or airborne particles less than one-third of the time.