Planning and Special Projects Program Coordinator

Perform administrative and technical work supporting long-term Parks and Recreation system planning, capital project coordination, park development initiatives, and departmental grant development and administration. Responsible for collecting and analyzing planning data, developing strategic planning documents, coordinating special capital projects, overseeing assigned public engagement activities, and leading planning-related initiatives. Assists the Director of Parks and Recreation in the development and implementation of park master plans and capital improvement programs.

* Assists in the preparation and implementation of comprehensive parks, facility, trail, and open space plans in coordination with the Director of Parks and Recreation.

* Collects, evaluates, and analyzes planning-related data (including demographics, usage trends, geospatial datasets, and environmental assessments) to support planning decisions and project prioritization.

* Supports the preparation and administration of the Department's annual capital budget and multi-year capital improvement program, providing project tracking, reporting, and documentation.

* Serves as the departmental coordinator for assigned projects.

* Develops and administers public engagement strategies and opportunities for planning studies, including community meetings, surveys, stakeholder workshops, and advisory committee engagement.

* Prepares planning reports, presentations, graphics, and written project summaries for the advisory boards, City leadership, and community groups.

* Supports the development of department performance measures, benchmarking systems, and progress evaluation tools related to capital planning and special projects.

* Works with advisory boards, consultants, volunteers, community organizations, and other government agencies regarding planning and capital improvement projects.

* Coordinates preparation of grant applications related to departmental projects and coordinates the administration of awarded grants.

* Assists management with the planning, coordination, and supervision of departmental master planning efforts and facility development initiatives.

* Coordinates and executes special events and programs as required.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

* Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques of parks and recreation system planning, capital improvement programming, and public project development.

* Knowledge of community engagement processes, facilitation methods, and public meeting practices.

* Knowledge of budgeting principles and capital budget administration.

* knowledge of governmental and nonprofit grant processes.

* Ability to coordinate and submit complete, compliant grant applications.

* Ability to work cooperatively with advisory committees, non-profit organizations, outside consultants, contractors, and citizen support groups.

* Ability to develop planning documents, written recommendations, and project reports with clarity and accuracy.

* Skill in strategic planning, schedule management, and project coordination.

* Extensive computer skills, including GIS platforms, Microsoft Office, and project management software preferred.

Four years of project management, master plan development, municipal capital projects, and/ or engagement practices experience. Two years of project management, master plan development, municipal capital projects, and/ or engagement practices and a Bachelor's degree in public policy, planning, landscape architecture, geography, parks and recreation, or a closely related field preferred.

The City of Kingsport does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations.