We are excited to announce that we are seeking qualified candidates for a Parks
Planner / Planner II position which serves our Planning and Ecological Services
workgroup within the City of Boulder's Parks and Recreation Department. Below
is a summary but the full job description and application details can be
accessed here: https://bouldercolorado.gov/human-resources/city-jobs.
POSITION TITLE: Parks and Recreation Planner / Planner II
EMPLOYEE GROUP: MGMT
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Parks and Recreation / Planning and Ecological Services
$66,955.00 - $102,003.00 Annually
Boulder, CO
Full-Time with Benefits
Closing = 7/8/2018 11:59 PM MST
OVERALL JOB OBJECTIVE:
Under minimal supervision, serve as a Planner for Parks and Recreation focusing
on strategic initiatives and projects related to Parks and Recreation assets
and programs in a community context, to provide leadership in facilitating
community dialogue and building consensus regarding complex planning issues,
manage and coordinate complex and often high-profile planning and capital
projects, negotiate complex agreements, and to perform related duties as
required. This position will primarily support the department's environmental
and ecological planning, capital planning and asset management program as well
as primary liaison in city-wide initiatives and capital strategies.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Manages and coordinates the development and implementation of special
planning projects and reports often involving major impacts and/or working with
multi-jurisdictional staffs. This includes the following:
* Assesses and initiates special planning projects to implement the
department's work program and to achieve City Council goals.
* Writes special project reports, develops long range plans and
identifies strategies to implement them.
* Supervises the implementation of adopted plans.
* Negotiates complex agreements and serves as senior liaison between the
city and private individuals and organizations.
* Establishes project timetables, designs public processes, and develops
annual work programs.
* Conducts staff, design team, and other meetings.
* Coordinates special project activities with the City Manager's Office,
city departments, county government, other organizations, and the general
public.
* Makes presentations at public meetings, Advisory Boards, and City Council
meetings.
2. Supervises staff and leads the natural lands program for the department
including:
* Provides overall direction to the natural lands
team by leading and directing programs and projects; identifies, prioritizes,
and coordinates projects to ensure that departmental needs are met, and that
service delivery is provided in a coordinated, efficient and effective manner;
reprioritizes work plans as needed to address immediate and long term
management and maintenance; oversees coordination of work within the section to
ensure operational consistency and collaboration; resolves related problems.
* Builds effective alliances with other city departments, local,
state and federal agencies and public interest groups; coordinates with
appropriate agencies/partners to ensure time lines, permit requirements,
regulatory constraints, public process requirements and budgetary constraints
are met; will conduct public process tasks in conjunction with specific
projects.
* Direct short and long range planning activities to ensure sound
stewardship of department properties; leads the section's operational planning;
creates yearly section work plans to align with departmental direction and
priorities; provides goal setting and communication sessions with staff;
participates in and assists with annual department work planning process to
coordinate activities with other work groups and divisions in the department;
collaborates with other managers to resolve conflicts and to reprioritize as
needed.
* Directs research on trends, new technologies and best management
practices in the areas of wetlands management, wildlife management, integrated
pest management and environmental sustainability.
* Manages Natural Lands operating budget by formulating budget
strategies; compiles information, statistics and data to determine appropriate
levels of funding; prepares and monitors the section's annual budget to be
consistent with city and department-wide goals; ensures section budget is
managed within appropriated revenues and expenditures; forecasts trends and
future issues.
* Builds effective alliances and coordinates resource management
projects and logistical needs with other city departments, local, state and
federal agencies, and community and public interest groups. This includes the
following
* Represent the department on interdepartmental and interagency
projects and may take a lead position in setting policies and strategies for
cooperative efforts.
1. Serves as a senior liaison to community groups, governmental agencies,
and others concerned with planning issues. This includes the following:
* Coordinates preparation for Board and City Council meetings and study
sessions, including writing and assembling documents, reviewing materials,
determining agenda items, and facilitating study sessions.
* Represents the city at public hearings and neighborhood meetings and
makes formal presentations of city recommendations.
* Provides technical assistance to advisory groups, boards, committees,
and the public.
* Facilitates and participates in community discussions about complex
planning issues and builds consensus regarding optimal solutions.
1. Guides the development of methodologies, strategies and metrics that
enable alignment of asset management initiatives, performance indicator
processes, quantify improvements, realize benefits, and support more
transparent and data-driven decision-making across the department including:
* Direct, review and analyze departmental Asset Management program and data.
* Feasibility studies, strategic plans and Business Case development for
facilities.
* Project scoping and tracking
* Building key client relationships with department staff and influencing
stakeholders
1. Supervises consultants, interns, and staff team members as necessary to
effectively manage programs and special planning projects.
6. Updates job knowledge continuously regarding planning methods, industry
innovations, design criteria, city zoning and land use regulations, and the
Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan. Remains aware of and is sensitive to
community issues impacting the long range planning process.
7. Develops and administers contracts for consultants working on planning
projects.
1. Researches, analyzes, and prepares special reports as assigned.
1. Other:
* Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the city.
* Takes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents. Responsible for the
safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Uses all required safety
equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures. Reports
all accidents and damage to city property.
* Responsible for knowing and complying with all city and department
policies; participating in professional trainings and development; and adhering
to attendance and workplace attire policies.
Generally duties are listed from most to least critical or time consuming.
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Environmental Planning, Urban
Planning or related field plus a minimum of seven years of increasingly
responsible experience related to planning or any equivalent combination of
education and/or experience. Excellent communication skills: strong listening,
verbal, written, presentation and public speaking skills. Demonstrated
interpersonal skills including strong mediation, facilitation, consensus
building, and diplomacy abilities, including the ability to work effectively
with a wide range of individuals and groups in controversial situations.
Well-developed customer service skills, and proven ability to support a
solution-oriented staff response to customer needs. Demonstrated organizational
skills.
Ability to analyze and synthesize large amounts of complex information. Ability
to handle planning projects which involve politically sensitive or
controversial issues. Demonstrate comfort in an increasingly "paperless" work
environment, with requisite computer skills and experience, including
electronic mail, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point. Valid driver's license.
Have and maintain an acceptable criminal conviction and motor vehicle history.
