Park Planner

The role

The Park Planner reviews plans, coordinates construction of city projects, and manages project documentation. This role works within the Park & Recreation Department Park Ops Division.

What you will do

• Reviews plans, coordinates construction of city projects; and reviews construction to ensure compliance with designs
• Manages project log, inspections status updates and project documentation and descriptions
• Works with developers and contractors on design, negotiates terms and conditions, writes contract proposals, and reviews construction documents
• Reviews engineering drawings and technical specifications; and provides detailed cost estimates of proposed projects
• Participates in the implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities
• Identifies opportunities for improving methods and procedures of design and construction projects
• Coordinates and reviews the work plan for assigned construction project; monitors workflow
• Reviews construction plans, documents and specifications for compliance with codes and for technical accuracy
• Provides technical assistance to other departments; and prepares and presents staff reports
• Performs other related duties as required

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Landscape Architecture or a related field
• One (1) year of responsible experience in landscape architecture and parks/recreation design
• Valid Texas driver’s license

Nice to have

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams & SharePoint) computer skills
• E-builder Accela and Adobe Acrobat, GIS
• Additional education, knowledge, experience and/or certification as it relates to the position
• Prior experience with plan review, construction, landscape architecture, irrigation systems, and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams

Benefits

• benefits

Before you apply

• Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires
• Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements
• Pre-Employment checks could include: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc.

About the company

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. The Parks & Recreation Department maintains nearly 300 parks and public spaces citywide.