JOB Directs and/or coordinates the planning, design, and capital improvement activities of the park district. Develops, implements, and updates the master plans and design standards for the park system based on data and feedback gathered through various methods of community engagement. Oversees construction projects to ensure they are completed in accordance with design specifications, quality standards, and budget. Responsible for capital grant applications and management. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Organizes the preparation of master plans, site plans, feasibility studies, design standards, maps, drawings, etc., including the natural and built elements, ensuring plans meet quality standards and comply with regulatory codes and ordinances.
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Serves as State and Federal prevailing wage coordinator. Responsible for maintaining records relating to prevailing wage and activities.
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Prepares sketches, scale drawings, contract drawings, and specifications for park infrastructure and amenities.
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Conducts site analyses to investigate and collect data for proposed park enhancements and budgeting; studies conditions of development and improvement sites including topographical features, trees, rock formations, drainage paths, natural areas, man-made structures and impact to environment and surrounding areas.
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Assures compliance with all federal, state and local agency regulations related to assigned projects or tasks. Obtains and keeps records of required permits and documentation.
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Oversee project manager for major building construction and repair projects to ensure conformance to plans, specifications and quality standards.
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Oversees legal bid process – including construction contracts and invitations to bid, bid specifications, legal notices, pre-bid meetings. Handles bid openings, pre-construction, and project meetings. Analyzes bids and responses, prepares bid tabulation charts or other project cost summaries, and makes recommendations as to award of contracts.
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Maintains design consultant Request for Qualification (RFQ) files and associated records.
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Composes grant strategies and applications and proposals to grant funders, sponsors and donors for capital improvement projects.
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Serves as MetroParks representative to local boards and planning committees and attends public meetings.
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Engage with the community through presentations, surveys, focus groups, etc. to inform planning decisions and advance the mission and brand of MetroParks.
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Serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, participating in the development of park system strategy, policy, culture, and long/short range planning.
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Serve as the Agency’s accessibility coordinator.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work Environment & Schedule:
This position is a full time, exempt position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions including extremes of temperature, humidity, and wetness; fumes, dust, pollen or other airborne particles at project sites. Employee may be required to visit or occupy close or confined spaces.
Physical Demands:
While performing duties of this job, the employee will be regularly required to use a computer and other office equipment. The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position during much of their shift. Employee may occasionally need to move equipment or supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. Employee must have the ability to converse verbally with others in person and by telephone. Employee must be able to traverse natural or undeveloped surfaces in outdoor settings of moderate difficulty.
The position functions and responsibilities are illustrative only and do not represent all the duties or tasks to be assigned or performed by an employee with this position title.
Alternates to the above qualifications may be acceptable as approved by the Executive Director.
