State Parks Planner - DPR65026859

State of North Carolina•DPR Wake, NC

12d•$50,088 - $63,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The NC State Parks is seeking a State Parks Planner to join the planning program team and develop master plans, general management plans, concept plans, graphically conveying ideas and decisions needed to improve or expand park facilities for visitor use, staff operations and preservation of natural resources.

Requirements

Master's degree in a planning curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution AND two (2) years' experience in planning in which one (1) year was in a team lead or supervisory role; OR Master's degree in Public Administration, including planning courses from an appropriately accredited institution AND two (2) years' experience in planning in which one (1) year was in a team lead or supervisory role; OR Bachelor's degree in a field related to planning, including courses in planning from an appropriately accredited institution AND four (4) years of specifically related planning experience in which one (1) year was in a team lead or supervisory capacity; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience of the principles and practices of community planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering and/or natural resource-based management/planning.
Demonstrated experience utilizing the principles and practices related to environmental protection, natural resource management, recreational land use, and/or public park management.
Demonstrated experience utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and/or AutoCAD.
Demonstrated experience developing graphic presentation materials and/or planning level design concepts.

Responsibilities

Preparing and updating general management plans.
Preparing and updating master plans, conceptual plans and site plans for new and existing units.
Supervise/coordinate contracted planning services for new and existing units.
Coordinating with other programs throughout the Division and with external interested parties on park plans.
Conducting comprehensive, long-range planning for the State Parks System, including preparation of the Systemwide Plan.
Developing master plans, general management plans, concept plans, graphically conveying ideas and decisions needed to improve or expand park facilities for visitor use, staff operations and preservation of natural resources.
Supervise temporary and permanent employees, volunteers, interns and consultants.
Assist the Park Planning Program Manager in the preparation of other special planning projects, as needed.