What are the responsibilities and job description for the Park Planner position at City of Raleigh, NC?
Salary : $45,757.00 - $84,652.00 Annually
Location : Raleigh, NC
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2025-00173
Department : PRCR - Resources
Opening Date : 02 / 18 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 11 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Work Hours : Monday - Friday 8 : 30am-5 : 30; with some nights and weekends
Hiring Range : $49,795 - $62,110
Job Description
This class is the second level in a five-level Planning Series devoted to paraprofessional and professional support of municipal planning for a variety of operations and functions including strategic planning, comprehensive planning, land use, community development, parks, and operational planning. Incumbents provide professional journey-level planning work in the area of assignment.
The Park Planner will join a team of highly motivated planners and designers in the Park Development & Communications division of Raleigh Parks. Our department plays an essential role in fostering the quality of life that makes Raleigh such a great place to live, responsible for over 150 public parks and an ever-expanding network of greenway trails, community centers, art centers, athletic facilities, historic properties, playgrounds, lakes, nature preserves, and open spaces.
We manage a wide variety of park projects from long-range planning through design, permitting, and construction. Every step of the way, we work closely with community members to build authentic relationships and ensure that all people-no matter the color of their skin, age, gender, income level, or ability-have access to and feel welcome in the places, programs, and facilities that we provide.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides project management with relation to parks, trails and greenways development; Designs and implements community engagement plans, surveys, public meetings, and other initiatives in support of park planning projects;
- Conducts development plan review representing parks and natural resources; Participates in land acquisition decisions; Liaison with other City departments for the integration of trails, connections and greenways within transportation corridors;
- Researches and gathers information related to planning efforts; prepares reports, maps, charts, data, presentations and / or other materials derived from research and analysis
- Facilitates communications and project work with internal and external stakeholders; coordinates and monitors consultant work; develops work plans; monitors project status and quality of services; provides updates and recommendations to leadership
- Prepares and reviews technical documents and correspondence which may include request for qualification / request for proposal documents, grant applications, design schematics, graphs, charts, and detailed design plan documents
- Evaluates current programs, processes, and procedures; recommends improvements; facilitates and assists in implementing new processes and approved program changes; serves as a liaison and representative of assigned area and coordinates and supports partnerships with other departments, external organizations, and community groups; assists with special project administration and coordination
- Identifies, develops, implements, and maintains processes and practices that promote effective, comprehensive, and meaningful citizen engagement
- Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned
Typical Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in planning or public administration or field directly related to assignment and at least two years of related professional planning experience.
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Additional Information
Knowledge of :
Skill In :
ADA and Other Requirements :
Positions in this class typically require : fingering, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work :
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Working Conditions :
Work is routinely performed in an indoor, office environment with periodic outdoor field work. This position will require occasional work during evenings and weekends for public meetings and special events.
Note : This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.
To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page : https : / / raleighnc.gov / services / jobs-and-volunteering / pay-and-benefits
The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
Please select your highest level of education completed.
How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in this field?
How much relevant work experience do you have in the field of planning, design, or public administration?
Do you have specialized knowledge and training in the review of development plans, construction plans, or the application of development ordinances & policies?
If yes, please describe your specific knowledge and experience in this area.
Do you have specialized knowledge and training in community engagement or working with diverse community groups?
If so, please describe your specific knowledge and experience in this area.
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Salary : $45,757 - $84,652
