Park Design and Development Manager

Park Design And Development Manager

The City of Bellingham Parks & Recreation Department is seeking an inspiring leader to direct the planning, design, construction and repair of parks, trails and facilities in our community's outdoor spaces. This role is part of the department's management team and participates in strategic planning, budgeting, and organizational collaboration. If this role aligns with your skills and passion, we encourage you to apply today.

The Park Design and Development Manager manages long-range planning and development of the comprehensive parks and recreation goals of the City. Applies park planning and development knowledge in forming and administering the City's comprehensive plan recommendations for parks, trails, open space and related facilities. Oversees the planning, budgeting, staffing, property acquisition, design, construction management and development of all City parks, trails, greenways, athletic fields, landscape areas, street trees, park buildings, and other facilities.

Manages the work of engineers, landscape architects, planners, inspectors and project managers to organize, implement and efficiently administer the park system capital facilities planning and development, including the design, permitting public involvement, construction and inspection for a variety of projects, producing facilities which reconcile divergent public interests.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM? Joining the City of Bellingham means becoming a part of a team that believes our greatest impact comes from working together with purpose, humility and a shared commitment to our community. Every employee contributes to delivering meaningful results for the people who live, work and visit here. We value people who approach challenges with curiosity, respect and collaboration.

If you are motivated by building a career in public service, we encourage you to apply.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
The current full salary range for this position is $10,565/month - $12,842/month. Employees receive step increases annually in accordance with the E-Team Handbook and City policy.

The City places new employees within the published salary range based on qualifications and professional experience as listed on the application material, in accordance with City policy. Candidates who exceed the minimum experience requirements shall be given credit for advanced step placement at the rate of one additional pay step for each two full years of directly related or equivalent professional experience beyond the minimum requirements.

Candidates who meet minimum qualifications or have experience that is not directly related or in a lower-level position will be placed at step one in the salary range. For positions that require a bachelor's degree, one additional step may be granted for applicants with a master's degree in a related field when the master's degree is not required to meet minimum qualifications.

The City's HR Department regularly evaluates minimum qualifications to provide equitable employment opportunities.

For internal candidates, placement within the range is based on City Pay Placement Procedures.

At the City of Bellingham, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that helps you thrive in both your career and personal life. Join our team and enjoy peace of mind knowing that you and your loved ones are well cared for. Here's a closer look at the outstanding benefits that come with being part of our team. You can find more details on our employment benefits page and labor agreements page.

• 13.33 hours of vacation leave per month, with increased accrual over time
• 12 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
• 40 hours of sick leave upon hire + 8 hours accrued monthly
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts and medical insurance opt-out program
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Washington State Retirement plan (DRS) for retirement security
• Optional 457 deferred compensation savings plan and 401(a) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match

Leave accruals are based on 1.0 FTE, accruals are pro-rated if part-time and require employees to be in paid status at least 120 hours/month.

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