Wild and Scenic River Planner

NEW Solutions • Atlanta, GA

20d • Remote

About The Position

The Wild and Scenic River Planner provides technical planning assistance for the Wekiva Partnership Wild and Scenic River. As a project team member, the enrollee will support development of the River’s cooperative agreement and task agreements. The position is remote, with travel for site visits and project-related workshops. Air travel may be required infrequently, depending on the enrollee’s residence. The position is funded for up to 1,040 total hours.

The enrollee will organize and conduct planning and design workshops and events, facilitate in-person and virtual meetings for audiences with varying levels of subject knowledge, and develop methods for meaningfully involving the public and a diverse range of community interests in planning. The role also prepares written and graphic materials for public and professional audiences, which may include writing, mapping, and graphics. The enrollee communicates regularly with public agencies and nonprofit organizations in the community and at local, state, and national forums.

This opportunity is through the National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) Experienced Services Program and connects experienced workers aged 55 and older with National Park Service opportunities. Enrollees are participants in a grant program, not federal employees or NEW Solutions employees. Enrollment is temporary and at will, and the position does not guarantee employment for any definite period. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• Applicants must be at least 55 years old.
• Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• At least 10 years of experience in community planning and/or landscape architecture, project management, and public engagement; alternatively, a BA/BS degree in Planning and Education is listed.
• Knowledge of outdoor recreation or community planning and design.
• Experience with facilitation, partnership development, community outreach and engagement, project planning, and project management.
• Experience with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, and MS SharePoint.
• Ability to walk short distances of up to one mile along unimproved surfaces.
• Follow COVID prevention and best practices.
• Use personal protective equipment related to invasive plants and insects, UV exposure, and ticks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical planning assistance for the Wekiva Partnership Wild and Scenic River.
• Support development of the River’s cooperative agreement and task agreements as a project team member.
• Organize and conduct planning and design workshops and events.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual meetings for audiences with a wide range of subject knowledge and experience.
• Develop and implement methods to involve the interested public substantively in the planning process, including diverse community interests.
• Prepare written and graphic materials and designs for public and professional audiences, potentially including writing, mapping, and graphics.
• Communicate frequently with representatives of public agencies and nonprofit organizations in the community and at local, state, and national forums.
• Travel for site visits and workshops related to specific projects; infrequent air travel may be required depending on the enrollee’s residence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior