Parks and Recreation Planner II - Park Planning
 City of Omaha | |
$73,964.80 with step increases to $103,459.20 Annually
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medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, pension
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 United States, Nebraska, Omaha | |
| 1819 Farnam Street (Show on map) | |
 Mar 03, 2025 | |
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Posting Type: Open Competitive Work Type: Full-Time Nature of Work: This is professional and technical landscape architecture work of an advanced nature in the design and development of park land and recreational facilities. Work includes preparing project specifications, bid/contract documents, and site plans, computing cost estimates, as well as construction monitoring, site inspections, and other duties relating to improvement projects for parks or recreational facilities. Work also includes various responsibilities for hiring, directing, supervising, and monitoring consultants providing design-related services to projects assigned to the incumbent. Incumbents in this classification work with considerable independence, assign work, and monitor the performance of private consultants. General supervision is received from an assigned supervisor. Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience. Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, architecture, civil engineering or a related field Special Qualifications: Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation to work sites throughout the City during the course of the work day. Pay Range: $73,964.80 with step increases to $103,459.20 Annually Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fourteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information. Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting. How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule. Examination Information: The examination will consist of a structured interview which will be scheduled at a later date. The structured interview is designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. The final eligibility list will be assembled from those candidates achieving a passing score of 60% on the structured interview (100% weight). Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by March 26, 2025. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of and ability to operate a computer or other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks. Knowledge of the principles and practices of landscape architecture as applied to park development. Knowledge of the standard principles and practices of drafting. Knowledge of civil engineering procedures. Knowledge of the techniques and practices of land usage and the municipal agencies involved in park planning. Knowledge of ornamental flower, tree, and shrub arrangements. Knowledge of the principles and practices of parks and recreation programs and facilities and City planning as it relates to park development. Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer, mobile, and electronic device technology and software. Ability to coordinate the design and development process of park and recreation facilities with superiors, architects, and contractors. Ability to assign work, provide direction, and monitor the performance of private consultants. Ability to create and design specific plans for park and recreation development. Ability to develop a cost estimate from a set of drawings and keep accurate records of cost estimates and expenditures. Ability to analyze, lay out, and modify landscape beautification plans from initial concepts to final drawings. Ability to communicate with contractors, outside agencies, the public, and neighborhood groups in order to explain and develop park plans. Ability to understand written or oral instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and members of the general public. Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines. Ability to sit from 51 to 75% of the time; stand and walk from 26 to 50% of the time; and climb, reach, bend, and squat up to 25% of the time. Ability to move objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds up to 33% of the time and up to ten (10) pounds from 34 to 66% of the time. Essential Functions: Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Designs site plans for new parks and recreation areas, including sports facilities picnic areas, playgrounds, trails/walkways, irrigation systems, landscape improvements, and other facilities. Coordinates, monitors, and provides technical assistance at park and recreation construction sites. Writes project specifications and plans; creates drawings and specifications; prepares contract documents to advertise for bids for park and recreation projects including new construction, rehabilitation, renovation, and demolition. Prepares and computes cost estimates for proposed projects. Receives and analyzes bids for quality and cost and submits analysis to the Purchasing Agent. Abstracts property for ownership; initiates and coordinates site surveys and communicates with concerned parties to obtain feedback during plan preparations. Participates, as directed, on committees charged with selecting consultants for major park and recreation-related projects. Conditions of Employment: Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination. Reasonable Accommodation: The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org. For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org Contact Points: City of Omaha Human Resources Department Phone: (402) 444-5300 Website: hr.cityofomaha.org | |