What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Planner position at City of Denton?
JOB
Responsible for the administration of the Park Dedication Ordinance, project management for Park Maintenance capital improvement (CIP) and capital maintenance (CMP) projects and alternative funding initiatives.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Functions: Administers the City’s Park Dedication Ordinance and performs City Planning Development Review as a member of the Development Review Committee & Development Assistance Team Assists Park Planning Manager, Senior Park Planner, Assistant Director of Parks and the Parks Director with Capital Improvement (CIP) and Capital Maintenance (CMP) and grant funded projectsProcesses and administers alternative funding initiatives including researching grant opportunities, writing grants, and presenting funding proposals to entities such as Community Block Development Grants (CDBG), Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), Federal Highway Administration (FHW), as well as various city, state, federal, and private entitiesResearches project specifications to provide recommendations for project scope of work as relating to park construction and capital projects.Reviews plans and evaluates residential developments for new park opportunities and ensures compliance with the Park Land Dedication and Development OrdinanceAssesses Park Dedication and Development Fees for approval by Parks DirectorManages easement requests through public park land and ensure Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, is correctly followed and implementedDrafts ordinances, development agreements, landscape maintenance agreements, and manages their progress in coordination with developers, City administrative and Legal Department staffCompiles scope of work and specifications for RFP, RFQ and other bids as directedMonitors technical and environmental compliance through the direction of and coordination with project engineers, architects, attorneys, planners, contractors, consultants, and City staff.Inspects Parks construction projects for safety, compliance, and craftsmanship as well as adherence legal requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Performs assignments requiring the application of diversified knowledge of construction, capital improvement projects, and other assigned projects, including coordination with consultants, contractors and other outside agencies Prepares and maintains project documents, cost estimates, and tracking expenditures. Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance.Additional Duties: Attends after hours meetings such as Park, Recreation & Beautification Board and public meetingsCreates and presents information to various groups such as the Park, Recreation & Beautification Board and public meetingsDesigns and produces park signage using computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machineryAssists Landscape Architect with AutoCAD drafting as neededPerforms other duties as assigned
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Requirements: Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds· Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds· Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds· Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds· Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.Codes for “how often”: Y = Yes N = No E = extensive (100-70%) M = moderate (60-30% )I = infrequent (20-10%) A = almost never (Task Code: Standing: ISitting: EWalking: MLifting: ICarrying: IPushing/Pulling: IOverhead Work: IFine Dexterity: MKneeling: ICrouching: ICrawling: IBending: ITwisting: MClimbing: IBalancing: IVision: EHearing: ETalking: EVideo Display: EOther: Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids: The essential functions of this position require the use of computers, telephones, CNC machinery and hand tools Environmental Factors: The essential functions of this position are performed in an office environment This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. ADA/EOE/ADEA
Responsible for the administration of the Park Dedication Ordinance, project management for Park Maintenance capital improvement (CIP) and capital maintenance (CMP) projects and alternative funding initiatives.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Functions: Administers the City’s Park Dedication Ordinance and performs City Planning Development Review as a member of the Development Review Committee & Development Assistance Team Assists Park Planning Manager, Senior Park Planner, Assistant Director of Parks and the Parks Director with Capital Improvement (CIP) and Capital Maintenance (CMP) and grant funded projectsProcesses and administers alternative funding initiatives including researching grant opportunities, writing grants, and presenting funding proposals to entities such as Community Block Development Grants (CDBG), Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), Federal Highway Administration (FHW), as well as various city, state, federal, and private entitiesResearches project specifications to provide recommendations for project scope of work as relating to park construction and capital projects.Reviews plans and evaluates residential developments for new park opportunities and ensures compliance with the Park Land Dedication and Development OrdinanceAssesses Park Dedication and Development Fees for approval by Parks DirectorManages easement requests through public park land and ensure Texas Parks and Wildlife Code, Chapter 26, is correctly followed and implementedDrafts ordinances, development agreements, landscape maintenance agreements, and manages their progress in coordination with developers, City administrative and Legal Department staffCompiles scope of work and specifications for RFP, RFQ and other bids as directedMonitors technical and environmental compliance through the direction of and coordination with project engineers, architects, attorneys, planners, contractors, consultants, and City staff.Inspects Parks construction projects for safety, compliance, and craftsmanship as well as adherence legal requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Performs assignments requiring the application of diversified knowledge of construction, capital improvement projects, and other assigned projects, including coordination with consultants, contractors and other outside agencies Prepares and maintains project documents, cost estimates, and tracking expenditures. Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance.Additional Duties: Attends after hours meetings such as Park, Recreation & Beautification Board and public meetingsCreates and presents information to various groups such as the Park, Recreation & Beautification Board and public meetingsDesigns and produces park signage using computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machineryAssists Landscape Architect with AutoCAD drafting as neededPerforms other duties as assigned
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Physical Requirements: Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds· Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds· Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds· Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds· Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.Codes for “how often”: Y = Yes N = No E = extensive (100-70%) M = moderate (60-30% )I = infrequent (20-10%) A = almost never (Task Code: Standing: ISitting: EWalking: MLifting: ICarrying: IPushing/Pulling: IOverhead Work: IFine Dexterity: MKneeling: ICrouching: ICrawling: IBending: ITwisting: MClimbing: IBalancing: IVision: EHearing: ETalking: EVideo Display: EOther: Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids: The essential functions of this position require the use of computers, telephones, CNC machinery and hand tools Environmental Factors: The essential functions of this position are performed in an office environment This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. ADA/EOE/ADEA
