Park Planning & Development Coordinator

sjgov•Stockton, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the Parks & Recreation Department and to establish an eligible list that may be used to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a DOJ Live Scan, a pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has successfully completed the DOJ Live Scan, background process and passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Requirements

Principles, practices, and materials used in landscape architecture, park construction, and engineering, including Computer Aided Design software, as applied to the preparation of designs, plans, specifications and cost estimates for landscape, buildings, recreation equipment and site development
Characteristics and requirements of various plant life suitable for park and recreation areas in central California
The development and operation of water-oriented parks and recreation facilities
Principles of land use planning
Research principles and methodology
Principles and practices of project management
Land use regulations
Grant application procedures and environmental impact reports
Control of funds in capital projects

Responsibilities

Organize and coordinate the planning, design and construction activities of park development projects
Analyze proposed development projects and develop work schedules
Prepare sketches, plans and specifications for parks and recreation areas by both manual methods and using Computer Aided Design software
Plan and evaluate proper landscape architectural treatment of park playground and recreational sites
Understand and interpret complex land use regulations
Express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
Prepare reports and recommendations
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, private consultants, contractors, public officials and the general public

Benefits

Choice of three health plans: Kaiser Plan, Select Plan, and Premier Plan (employees pay a portion of the premium)
Dependent coverage for health insurance available
Choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan (no cost for employee only coverage)
Dependent coverage for dental insurance available
Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) (no cost for employee only coverage)
Dependent coverage for vision insurance available
Life insurance coverage based on years of continuous service ($1,000 to $10,000)
Option to purchase additional term life insurance at group rate
125 Flexible Benefits Plan (Health Flexible Spending Account with $2550 annual limit and $500 carry over)
Dependent Care Assistance Plan ($5000 annual limit)
County Retirement Law of 1937
Deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code (up to $22,500 annually, or $30,000 for those age 50 or older)
Roth IRA (after tax) option available
Vacation accrual: 10 days/year up to 3 years, 15 days after 3 years, 20 days after 10 years, 23 days after 20 years
14 paid holidays each year
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation
Sick leave incentive: eight hours administrative leave if leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount eligible to accrue and employee is on payroll for the entire calendar year
3 days of paid bereavement leave for qualifying family member, plus 2 additional days for death of spouse, domestic partner, parent or child
Merit Salary Increase: eligible for increase to the next step after serving 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step
Educational Reimbursement Program: up to $850 per fiscal year for career-related coursework
Reimbursement up to $800 per semester ($1600 per fiscal year maximum) for approved four-year college or university academic programs
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: County contributes up to $20 per pay period for parking in the Downtown Core Area
School Activities: up to 40 hours per year (not more than 8 hours per month) to participate in children's school activities