Parks Development Technician - EXAM

Definition Under general supervision, is responsible for performing sub-professional parks development work; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work (Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.) * Assists in preparing plans for developing park areas showing location of features such asshelter houses, athletic areas, ball diamonds, tennis courts, pools, playgrounds, picnic areas, walks, trails, parking areas, trees, gardens, and floral displays; Studies condition of site, such as stormwater management, topsoil, trees, rock formation, and buildings; * Evaluates, studies, and reports on features of the playground environment which may include safety considerations such as shade coverage, drainage, surfacing materials, impact attenuation, accessibility features, and risk management; * Inspects playgrounds to identify, rank, and prioritize hazard remediation such as entanglement, protrusion, entrapment, crush/shear hazards; * Facilitates repairs and maintenance of playgrounds according to standards and guidelines; * Prepares topographical maps and/or special purpose maps showing location of utilities and other available facilities; prepares maps and drawings to record zoning restrictions; * Assists in the investigation of encroachments and verification of park boundaries; assists in resolving encroachment situations; maintains encroachment database to track status and resolution; * Assists in preparing publicity materials and responds to public requests for information on parks, facilities, and properties; assists in updating and distributing park facilities guide; * Operates computer aided design (CAD) equipment and/or a transit in a field survey party; * Updates and maintains departmental real property records on computer database; reviews existing property files and historical information; * Maintains work records, inspection records, and files of property boundary surveys and descriptions.

Minimum Qualifications Two (2) years of experience in landscaping, parks maintenance, parks planning, or parks design and development work.

Substitution(s): Completion of college coursework in a biological science, natural resources, landscape architecture, architecture, drafting, civil engineering, or related field may be substituted for the experience requirement on a year-for-year basis (thirty (30) semester/forty-five (45) quarter credit hours equals one (1) year). Possession of a valid driver's license.

Test/Job Contact Information The names of the applicants passing this administration of this exam will be used to create a NEW, OPENCOMPETITIVE, eligible list for this classification.

If you are interested in having your name included on the new eligible list, you will need to apply for this exam within the filing period and successfully complete all phases of the testing process.

Questions regarding this process can be directed to the Test Center at . The examination process will consist of a computerized exam weighted 100% covering Reading Comprehension, Logic & Reasoning, Construction Techniques, Algebra and Geometry, and Reading Maps & Plans.

Approved applicants will be notified by mail/email of their scheduled test date and time.

All applicants must complete all phases of the testing process in order to receive a final score.

The names of all candidates who pass this examination will remain on the eligible list for two years, unless the eligible list is replaced prior to or extended beyond the two years.

If a candidate's name is certified and the candidate is to be considered for employment, the hiring process will include one or more interviews, a criminal background check, and a pre-employment drug test.

The certification process will be: Fixed Band The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer