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Description
The City of Boulder is a great place to live, work, grow and play.
With over 300 miles of dedicated bikeways and more than 150 miles of hiking trails, Boulder values active lifestyles and access to nature. Forty-six thousand acres of protected land provide open space for passive recreation, natural environments, and a green belt around the city. With world class restaurants and art and music venues, The City of Boulder values diverse culture.
Respect is one of our five City Values (including Customer Service, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation) and we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and support our differences across all spectrums, including but not limited to ethnicity, gender, age, disability and sexuality. Through our focus on Racial Equity, our employee benefits, and the many programs resources we offer our staff, we continually strive to weave respect for one another into the fabric of our organization.
Add your voice and talents to the City of Boulder and help us grow in service excellence for an inspired future.
OVERVIEW OF ROLE
Under general supervision, to manage and coordinate all phases of assigned Parks and Recreation Department park planning policy studies, needs assessments and Capital Improvement Projects including public engagement process, planning, design, construction, supervision of design staff, consultants and contractors, and to perform related duties as required.
The starting pay for this position is $89,856 - $109,824 annually, commensurate with experience.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manages and coordinates park and recreation planning studies and facility project planning and design. This includes the following:
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Develops project scope, work plan, and resource allocation, and the selection of professional consultants as needed.
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Conducts research and site or facility analysis to determine development feasibility.
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Facilitates project reviews with the public, city or other governmental staff to reach consensus on park policy, site and recreation facility development.
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Works closely with community groups to implement an open, high quality public review process.
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Mediates conflicts among interest groups as plans evolve.
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Prepares written and graphic reports and agenda items, makes presentations for various advisory boards, including the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Planning Board and City Council.
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Oversees final design, bid documents and specifications; manages bid process.
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Manages and coordinates planning, design and construction contracts and process.
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Represents environmental values and concerns in planning activities.
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May provide input on the environmental effects of city capital improvement projects during the conceptual planning and public process stages.
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Participates in the Community Environmental Assessment Process (CEAP).
2. Manages and supervises planning and design work for Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Projects (CIP), including supervision of staff landscape designers, project managers and consultants.
3. Represents the Parks and Recreation Department through participation in regional planning activities, including the following:
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Reviews urban development proposals and provides departmental comments through the Development Review Committee (DRC) process. Research background information pertaining to projects under review. Works with other city staff to reach a unified position with regard to proposals. Negotiates with applicants to make needed changes in proposals.
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Contribute in efforts associated with major revisions of the Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan (BVCP). Revised and updates language in the plan relating to the Parks and Recreation Department policies and services.
4. Represents the city at public meetings, citizen advisory board administrative hearings, City Council meetings, and other governmental agency meetings. This includes the following:
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Provides general information and technical assistance to public officials, the general public and city staff.
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Provides information in support of the development of the departmental Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget.
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Provides planning data as part of the analysis of proposed sales tax increases or requests for bonding authority to be placed before the voters by the department.
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May serve as liaison to other public agencies on cooperative projects.
5. Continuously updates job knowledge and skills related to park and recreation facility planning and design methods, safety and accessibility considerations, construction materials and methods, city policies, city zoning and land use regulations, city design criteria, and other governmental regulations.
6. Provides park planning technical advice assistance to parks maintenance and recreation staff or other city staff.
7. Develops, monitors, and implements proper health and safety procedures related to design and construction of park and recreation facilities. Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents. Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment. Uses all required safety equipment.
8. Assists with search for grants and application process; manages and oversees grants as needed.
9. Other:
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Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the City.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university, or a Bachelor's degree in a closely related field plus a minimum of seven years experience in design and project management, (minimum of four years in a public agency) including design and construction of park and recreation facilities, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. -
Thorough knowledge of park design and construction principles. Demonstrated written, verbal and graphic communication skills including the ability to prepare clear and concise written correspondence, reports, and recommendations and to make public presentations.
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Strong word processing and graphic skills. Strong interpersonal skills including tact and courtesy in difficult situations, and demonstrated ability to mediate conflicts among interest groups.
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Demonstrated experience working within a complicated public process, including negotiation and consensus-building skills. Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
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Demonstrated supervisory and budgetary experience. CAD and/or GIS skills.
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Valid driver's license. Have and maintain acceptable background information including criminal conviction record and motor vehicle record.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
In addition to required minimum qualifications:
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Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, or Architecture from an accredited university, or closely related field. -
More than seven years experience in design and project management of park and recreation facility design and development, including construction of large and complex projects.
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Specific knowledge or experience with the emerging practices of placemaking as described by the Project for Public Spaces.
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LEED TM accredited professional.
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Experience with partnerships between public and private agencies.
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Experience in park planning and development in communities with urban/wildland interface areas.
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Experience in designing park and recreation facilities with wildlife considerations.
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Experience with resource conservation practices (water and energy) in urban park design.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Physical and Mental Effort: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials. Sufficient manual dexterity that permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other office equipment. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to work in an office setting perform moderately strenuous physical activity in an outdoor environment; physical ability to stand, walk, climb, and kneel on varied terrain. Work may include extended periods of time viewing a computer video monitor and/ or operating a keyboard. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions.
Work Environment: Works in both a clean, comfortable environment and in an outdoor environment in variable weather conditions. Occasional exposure to noise, adverse weather conditions, and machinery/ equipment hazards. Works in a setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises.
Machines and equipment used include, but are not limited to the following: Frequently uses standard office equipment including personal computers, telephones, calculators and copy/fax machines, digital camera.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
The City of Boulder provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
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