Parks Planner - 160992



Parks Planner - 160992

Salary

$61,265.43 - $70,455.24 Annually

Location

Brighton, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

05712

Department

Parks and Open Space

Opening Date

03/03/2023

Closing Date

11/20/2023 12:00 AM Mountain

Our Mission

At Adams County, our team members engage in top-notch opportunities to grow and expand their impact. We cultivate an inclusive and innovative culture where diversity matters! Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a core cultural competency at Adams County, and we actively seek and welcome applicants that bring diverse experiences and value inclusion.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

What Success Looks Like In This Job

The Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Department (POSCA) is looking for a dynamic individual to join our team and actively participate in bringing to life our Department’s purpose statement to “Significantly enhance quality of life, enrich communities & INSPIRE!”     If selected, you will actively perform a variety of professional and technical duties related to the acquisition, development, and stewardship of land for parks, open space, and trails.  This includes but is not limited to the planning, design and construction of various capital projects and other infrastructure improvements within the County’s parks, trails, and open space system.You will be tasked with performing a variety of professional duties and responsibilities related to project coordination and management within the Planning, Design and Construction Division while maintaining a global perspective on customer service when coordinating with residents, stakeholders, county representatives, and outside agencies. You will be expected to coordinate highly responsible and complex professional support reporting to POSCA’s Manager of Planning, Design and Construction. If this sounds like a good fit, please continue reading!  We want you to assist in realizing Adams County’s Vision as the most innovative and inclusive county in America for all families and businesses.  

Examples of Duties for Success

  • Provide superior customer service to residents of Adams County at all times, and especially during the park planning process ensuring residents are equitably served by their park, open space and trail system.
  • Lead with YES to meet expectations of residents, the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC), and members of the County’s Senior Leadership Team. 
  • Assist with project management of planning and capital improvement projects located throughout the County’s park, open space and trails system.  Project types may include a variety of projects such as existing park renovations and improvements, new park development, new trail development and pedestrian bridges, etc.
  • Facilitate all aspects of capital projects including budget request, grant submittal, planning/design, RFP and formal bidding processes, construction observation, and grant closeout.
  • Work to implement the goals and objectives of the 2022 Adams County Parks, Open Space and Trails (POST) Master Plan
  • Serve as a liaison for the Department with other County departments, professional organizations, and outside agencies.
  • Prepare and make presentations to the Open Space Advisory Board (OSAB), Board of County Commissioners, and to the general public for various planning and construction projects.
  • Review plans and specifications, designs, environmental documents, reports, permit applications and studies.
  • Participate in the development review of land use cases from Community and Economic Development and external agencies, including identifying opportunities for trail and conservation easement dedications.
  • Represent POSCA at pre-application meetings with the Community and Economic Development Department, Planning Commission, and Board of Adjustment hearings as needed.
  • Assist the preparation of various local, state, and federal grant applications and participate with the implementation, closeout, and reimbursement process for grants related to capital projects and open space acquisitions.
  • Assist with conservation easement and fee simple open space acquisition projects and trail easement acquisitions. Monitor conservation easements for compliance with easement terms.
  • Draft, negotiate, and execute conservation easements with local government agencies and land trusts to meet requirements of the various open space grant funding sources including the Adams County Open Space Sales Tax Program and Great Outdoors Colorado.
  • Assist POSCA and County staff with the implementation of an asset management system for POSCA; collect and report data for the POSCA performance management system.
  • Prepare staff reports and resolutions for BOCC study sessions and public hearing agenda items.
  • Prepare reports, complete applications, and pay annual assessments to maintain compliance with all water augmentation contracts, state permits of county owned gravel pit/reclamation permits, and ditch/reservoir companies.
  • Prepare written materials such as brochures, interpretive signage, and web pages in coordination with the County's Communications Department.
  • Administer agricultural leases on POSCA properties; track and report revenues for agricultural leases and manage agricultural leasing of county open space as needed.
  • Represent the POSCA on a variety of committees and boards.
  • Assist POSCA and County staff with planning and implementation of special events such as the County Fair, Stars and Stripes, PRIDE Events, concerts, park dedications, Earth Day events, etc.
  • Handle inquiries from the public regarding capital projects, land acquisitions, and policies of POSCA.
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

  • Principles and practices of project management with ability to work independently. 
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of site planning and design of public property including, but not limited to parks, open space, trails, and building design.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of parks maintenance and organizational management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of planning and design.
  • Knowledge of technical, computerized applications and processes needed to maximize planning, design, and construction management scheduling and efficiency.
  • Knowledge of recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding Parks, Open Space, Recreation, Trails, Cultural Arts, Special Events, and other areas of the Department.
  • Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to parks, open space, and trail projects.
  • Knowledge of grant writing and fulfillment of grant agreements, and of major grant funders for parks, trails, and open space projects in Colorado.
  • Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
  • Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
  • Computer Skills: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, ArcView GIS, AutoCADD and other graphic design software programs.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
  • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with others encountered during the course of daily work.
  • Is seen by their peers as a living embodiment of the Adams County Values, Norms and Cultural Competencies.

More Qualifications for Success

Experience:

Three (3) years of practical  experience in the administration, coordination and management of park planning initiatives and improvement projects. (with an appropriate certification/license) OR four (4) years of practical experience (without an appropriate certification/license)

Education and Training:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in landscape architecture, architecture, civil engineering, land or urban planning, natural resource management, construction management, ecology, biology, public administration or a directly related field is required.

Master's Degree is preferred, but not required.

 

License or Certificate:

Prefer professional license or certification in field of education and training listed above; however, it is not required.   Candidate should be actively working towards licensure.

  Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

 

 

 

Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.

Other: Ability to work in a standard office or hybrid environment including remote working and be able attend project field visits in remote working conditions.  Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week.  Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite three (3) to four (4) days per week based on the County’s needs and as determined by Department Director with remaining days scheduled remotely.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Click here to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

Benefits You Expect:

  • AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
  • Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
  • Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
  • Generous Vacation/Sick leave
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Retirement Plan
  • Short-Term Disability
Plus some you might not expect:
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Fitness Center
  • Employee Health Clinics
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Recreation Center Discounts
  • Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Wellness programs
  • Lactation friendly certified workplace


 

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.
  • Yes, I understand and agree
  • Yes, I understand but disagree.
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Do you possess at least a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in landscape architecture, architecture, civil engineering, land or urban planning, natural resource management, construction management, ecology, biology, public administration or a directly related field
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you possess at least three (3) years of increasingly responsible park planning and/or project management experience?
  • Yes
  • No
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Do you possess a Professional Certification and/or License as listed in the "More Qualifications for Success"? If so, please list which one, how long you have possessed it and which state(s) you're approved for. If not, please write N/A.
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Do you possess a Professional Certification and/or License as listed in the "More Qualifications for Success"? If so, please list which one, how long you have possessed it and which state(s) you're approved for. If not, please write N/A.
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Do you have previous experience managing capital improvement projects of varying size for parks, open space, and trails? Please describe your experience and give specific examples. If not, please write N/A.
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Do you have previous experience developing master plans and soliciting community input? Please describe experience and give specific examples. If not, please write N/A.
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Please concisely describe a favorite project or a few projects that you have been a part of to date. Please list your direct involvement in that project and why it is a favorite of yours.
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Do you have previous experience presenting complex projects to governing and advisory boards, or to the general public? Please describe experience and give specific examples. If not, please write N/A.
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Do you have previous experience presenting complex projects to governing and advisory boards, or to the general public? Please describe experience and give specific examples. If not, please write N/A.
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Please list your experience with various software programs you use and describe your level of proficiency.
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Describe how one or more of the following traits describe describes you: Visionary, Collaborative, Innovative, Respectful, Trustworthy.

Required Question

Agency
Adams County
Address
4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213