The City of Mountain View is looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented Parks Project Coordinator to join our Community Services Department! In this dynamic role, you'll play a vital part in shaping the City's parks and recreation spaces by coordinating capital improvement and special projects, from planning and design through construction and community engagement. You'll represent the interests of the Community Services Department and residents in projects that enhance parks, open spaces, and community facilities across the city.

The City of Mountain View's Community Services Department is dedicated to: Building Community. Enriching Lives. We manage and enhance a broad range of public amenities, including vibrant parks, urban forest initiatives, the Shoreline Recreation Area, and the Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about us here. If you are passionate about parks planning, public service, and cross-departmental teamwork, this is your chance to make a lasting impact in a community committed to environmental resilience, equity, and vibrant public spaces. Review our detailed job description here.

Note: Parks Project Coordinator is a working title for the classification Community Services Project Administrator.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the key Community Services Department contact on capital projects and represent department interests throughout planning, design and construction phases.
• Coordinate community engagement efforts, including public meetings, stakeholder outreach, and surveys.
• Review design documents and provide input to ensure projects meet department goals, facility needs, and community expectations.
• Assist in developing project budgets, manage contracts and monitor progress on scope, schedule and spending.
• Collaborate closely with Public Works, Community Development, consultants and community groups.
• Track project milestones, conduct on-site inspections and communicate updates to internal stakeholders.
• Review park land dedication proposals from developers and provide department feedback.

The Essentials

Minimum Qualifications

• Education equivalent to an associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban or regional planning, environmental design, landscape architecture, construction design and/or management, horticulture, or a related field.
• Two years of related work experience in project management, park/facility development planning, or open space planning.
• Valid California Class C driver's license.

Bonus Points:

• A bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, environmental design, landscape architecture, construction management, or a closely related field is highly desirable.
• Relevant public sector experience.

Are We a Match?

• You are experienced managing design and construction projects in parks, recreation, or public facilities.
• You are an excellent communicator, both in writing and in person, with the ability to collaborate across teams and with the public.
• You are organized, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• You care about parks, public spaces and serving your community through high-quality, visible projects.
• You are a clear, strategic thinker with strong project management skills.

Apply Now

Submit your application and resume online at governmentjobs.com or to the Human Resources Department; City of Mountain View, 500 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, (650) 903-6309. Please provide a valid email address on your application. Application materials will be screened on a continuous basis with a new application review date of Friday, August 29, 2025, at 5:00 pm (PST). Applications received by this date will be prioritized. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early, as this recruitment may close at any time.

Candidates with the most relevant qualifications will be invited to the following process:

• Oral Board Interview Panel (weighted 100%) via video conference (Zoom).
• In-person Department Interview – Select candidates who pass the oral board interview may be invited to meet with staff from the Community Services Department for a more in-depth discussion regarding the position and their qualifications.

Depending on the number of applicants, this process may be altered.

Fine Print. The annual salary range is $123,719.96 - $167,385.92 with a control point of $145,552.94. Pay beyond the control point may be awarded for exceptional experience and qualifications upon hire and/or for meritorious performance while serving. Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request. The City of Mountain View is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Prior to hire, candidates are required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, including employment verification, Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI fingerprint check. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose a conviction will result in disqualification or termination.

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