Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range: $77,507.00 - $100,000.00/year
Work Day/Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday, with some evenings and weekends
We Are:
The Durham Parks and Recreation Department is a 101-year-old, nationally accredited team of 136 full-time passionate professionals, over 200 part-time team members, and over 150 independent contractors devoted to building better lives and a better community through the power of parks and recreation. With an operating budget of over $20M, our talented team is devoted to community service and providing a wide range of programs, services, opportunities, and experiences while united through our core pillars. Internally, we’re focused on strengthening our culture through inclusion and equity and having fun. We believe, regardless of job title, each of us has a voice, an opportunity to make a difference, and to be a part of something great.
The Opportunity:
Reporting to the Parks and Recreation Assistant Director for the Park Planning, Project Development Division. The division coordinates the department’s efforts in the areas of strategic and long-range planning, park maintenance operations, Capital Improvement Programs (CIP), and Capital Life Cycle Planning as they relate to park and recreation facilities.
As Principal Park Planner, you will manage the planning, design, and construction of the new and renovation of existing park and recreation projects. Your responsibilities include managing projects from initial concept to construction, ensuring they align with established goals, budgets, and timelines. Key responsibilities include project planning, design development, internal coordination, contract administration, budget management, and stakeholder communication.
