What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner - Parks and Recreation Facilities Design and Construction Management, #43640 position at International Executive Service Corps?

Our Commitment

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Work with the best - work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60 year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents – regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.

Are you…

Able to keep a positive attitude and foster excellence through your actions, words, and appearance? Personable and genuine with your communication - both written and verbal?
Someone who seeks opportunity to learn and understand the experience of others, creating a collaborative environment for all voices to be heard? Able to embrace differences and individuality to encourage inclusion? Willing to listen with an open mind?
A problem solver who can work through sticking points and difficult conversations, holding yourself and team members to the highest standards of accountability?
Able to find opportunity in challenges, no matter how difficult, finding creative solutions?
Able to model sustainable practices to ensure an environmental conscious and productive culture (Ex : Recycle, reduce waste, optimize resources, and improve processes)?
Going to take ownership of your time with the department and strive for excellence?

THEN WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!

The Planning, Design & Development Division is a team of ten dedicated professionals managing capital improvements to plan, design, construct and renovate Parks & Recreation’s assets in the City of Virginia Beach.

Your Role as the Planner II - Parks and Recreation Facilities Design and Construction Management includes a variety of professional park planning, park design and park construction management tasks typically performed by a landscape architect. Some of these duties include :

Develop concept plans for under-developed and undeveloped parks. Create presentation drawings including rendered plans and 3-D drawings for public input. Work on a City team managing design firms to move the project from concept plans to bid documents through construction to completion.

Review, analyze and provide input on planning documents, reports and site plans to ensure consistency with the Department’s design standards and long-range plans.

Work with playground equipment vendors to develop designs for new play structures and monitor their installations.

Manage the repairs and replacement of park amenities including picnic shelters, tennis courts, basketball courts, skate parks, sports fields, etc.

Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, SketchUp, ArcGIS, Adobe Suites (PhotoShop) and Microsoft Office software including Access.

The P&R Employee Experience

At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations : Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.

Perks

Employees who are new to the Virginia Retirement System are eligible for :

Hybrid Remote Work Schedule Upon Completion of Initial Training and Flexible Scheduling Options

11 Paid Holidays plus 3 Additional Personal Holidays

18 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage

Legal and Identity Theft Protection

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance

Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV 457)

Hybrid 457 Cash Match

Virginia Local Disability Program (VLDP) – Income Replacement (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Long-Term Care)

Optional Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services

Paid Maternity / Paternity / Parental Care Leave

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