Park Development Manager

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Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Engineering and in coordination with the Director of Parks & Recreation, manages the current and long-range planning and development of park & trail projects.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Manages the Parks Capital Improvement Program and parks & trails development projects to include master planning, feasibility studies, project planning, development of budgets and cost estimates, presentations to Parks Board, production of specifications and plan documents, development of bid documents and contract documents, and construction management.• Obtains and manages professional service contracts including development of RFP’s and RFQ’s to obtain professional services, coordinates process of contract approval through staff and Town Council, negotiates professional services contracts, review and approves all applications for payment. Schedules and attends pre-bid conferences with consultants and contractors. Schedules and attends pre-construction conferences with contractors prior to construction.• Provides comprehensive technical and professional planning services; assures project plans are compliant with state & federal regulations and Town codes, policies, and procedures.• Supervises construction projects, maintains records, inspects worksites, and approves payments, coordinates projects with Town departments, regional government agencies and utilities.• Performs and schedules routine project inspections during the construction process to ensure all activities are in accordance with plans, specifications, codes, policies, and ordinances; ensures quality control of construction and general park projects• Provides professional designs for implementation of the Town’s right-of-way landscaping, park master plans, open space plans, equestrian trails, hike and bike trails, municipal parks, and other municipal sites and landscaping design. Utilizes technical instruments to obtain site measurements, including distance, slope and orientation.• Provides comprehensive technical and professional planning services; assures project plans are in compliance with state and federal regulations and Town codes, policies, and procedures.• Assists with writing grant applications for parks, trails, and related functions. Administers grants for park development and related functions.• Makes presentations and recommendations to the Town Council, Parks Board, and the Planning and Zoning Commission as needed.• Assists the Director of Parks & Recreation with the Parks Board administration and parks & trails planning, attend all regular meetings, work sessions, and training sessions. Researches, prepares and presents Parks Board agenda items, including formulating agenda cover sheets, various reports, photographs, presentation drawings, site plans and graphics.• Establishes and maintains good working relations with Town residents, developers, engineers, professional consultants, and outside government agencies. In addition, coordinates and consults with outside groups and agencies as appropriated during project development, such as Homeowners Associations, Corp of Engineers, special interest groups, and other municipalities.• Communicates with citizens regarding park projects, plans, or existing facilities/amenities. Work with the Communications Division’s staff to keep the public informed about project progress.• Interprets and administers Town ordinances.• Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES: Works independently under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Engineering and in coordination with the Director of Parks & Recreation. Familiar with and have an excellent technical knowledge of landscape architectural design; park planning; park management; irrigation design and installation; and tree and landscape preservation methods. Familiar with standard landscape architecture principles and practices. Have a working knowledge of Computer-aided design (CAD). Familiar with contract language and contractual formats. Should have experience in construction management. Have excellent organizational, customer and public relations, budgetary, and problem-solving skills. Able to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work activities, exercise good judgment, make competent decisions, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure without direct supervision.Prior experience working with or for a local government is desired. May work evenings and weekends, as needed. Physical Abilities: The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.* May be subjected to uneven and/or muddy terrain, noise and chemical exposure, and adverse weather conditions. * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.