Parks Development Coordinator

Description

Join our dynamic Parks and Recreation team as a Park Development Coordinator! Utilize your expertise in managing capital projects, facilitating public meetings, and coordinating community resources while making a tangible impact on our city's infrastructure and recreational spaces.\

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

As part of the Parks and Recreation team, reporting directly to the Parks and Recreation Deputy Director, this position will focus directly on the administration of capital projects such as the management of project schedules, bidding and award contracts, verifying payment applications, preparing change orders, contract administration and supervision, monitoring project budgets and assisting with public meetings

The City of Upper Arlington is an equal opportunity employer, striving to foster an equitable and inclusive work environment.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: For purposes of 42 USC 12101:

Develop and implement the department capital improvement plan including but not limited to parks, facilities, public lands, playgrounds, athletic fields, shelter houses, bikeways, nature trails, art facilities, and specialized facilities.

Administers capital improvement projects including selection and management of design consultants (e.g., prepares technical proposals for statement of qualifications, consultant selection process, manages technical design process), construction bidding process (e.g., evaluates construction bids; recommends to City Council award of contracts; develops contracts), construction management (e.g., schedules and conducts project meetings with contractors; recommends to Council construction project design changes and change orders; provides approval of all contractor pay requests; administers budget; conducts design and plan review; approves consultant pay requests; prepares and evaluates proposals and contracts for consultant services).

Assists the Deputy Director in the development and implementation of long-range goals and objectives for the Department incorporating the department's vision, mission and recommendations and action plan from the department's comprehensive plan and any additional guiding documents.

Conducts highly responsible professional, technical, and administrative work researching, developing, and monitoring state, local, federal, corporate, and foundation grants; develops a schedule of programs, projects, and activities to obtain grant funding; prepares grant applications and coordinates a wide variety of special projects from inception through completion.

Oversees designated areas and projects to enhance department operations and service to the community; establishes, implements and monitors operating standards for optimal and consistent service delivery.

Maintains licenses and certifications as required, if any.

Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

9. Performs other duties as required. (5%)

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree or equivalent from an accredited two-year college or technical school and one (1) to two (2) years progressively responsible related experience; or any combination of training, education, or experience which provides the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Valid State of Ohio Driver's License and the ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy. Certified Parks & Recreation Professional (CPRP) preferred or obtained within 1 year of employment.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: (* indicates developed after employment).

Knowledge of:

Applicable laws, regulations, City policies, procedures, and requirements including Ohio Ethics law and Public Records law.

Recreation trends and best practices.

Workplace safety.

Budgeting

Government structure and process.

Construction management;

Community resources and services;

Marketing;

Public relations;

Supervisory principles and practices;

Project management;

Grant administration;

Local geographic area.

Skill in:

Computer operation;

Use of modern office equipment;

Motor vehicle operation;

Use of engineering tools/equipment;

Use of surveying tools/equipment;

Computer aided design (CAD) equipment and/or Geographical Information System (GIS).

Ability to:

Carry out detailed but basic written or oral instructions;

Interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture, or schedule form;

Deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context;

Apply management principles to solve problems;

Exercise independent judgement and discretion;

Compile and prepare reports;

Rain or instruct others;

Respond to routine inquiries from public and/or officials;

Prepare and deliver a speeches and presentations;

Communicate effectively;

Understand a variety of written and/or verbal communications;

Develop and maintain effective working relationships;

Handle sensitive inquiries and contacts with officials and general public;

Resolve complaints;

Travel to and gain access to work site.

EQUIPMENT USED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.

Standard business office equipment, motor vehicle, engineering hand/power tools/equipment, surveyor tools/equipment.

INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS: The employee has exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment (e.g., toner, correction fluid, etc.); is exposed to possible injury from unclean or unsanitary conditions; works with moving mechanical parts of equipment of machines; ascends scaffolds/ladders; works in or around crowds; occasionally lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries objects 25 lbs. or less.

EQUIPMENT USED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive.

Standard business office equipment.

INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a normal indoor environment with little exposure to outdoor temperatures or dirt and dust. The incumbent's working conditions are typically moderately quiet.

Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered sedentary work.

CITY VALUES:

Incumbent must model the following established city values: Teamwork/Collaboration, Integrity, Service, Leadership, Communication, Growth, Professionalism & Ethics.