Park Planning & Development Coordinator

This examination is being given to fill 1 vacancy in the Parks & Recreation Department and to establish an eligible list that may be used to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE:

All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Pre-Employment Background, DOJ Live Scanand Drug Screen :
Potential newhires into this classification are required to successfully pass a DOJ Live Scan, a pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unlessthe eligible has successfully completed the DOJ Live Scan, background process andpassed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Principles, practices, and materials used in landscape architecture, park construction, and engineering, including Computer Aided Design software, as applied to the preparation of designs, plans, specifications and cost estimates for landscape, buildings, recreation equipment and site development; characteristics and requirements of various plant life suitable for park and recreation areas in central California; the development and operation of water-oriented parks and recreation facilities;

principles of land use planning; research principles and methodology; principles and practices of project management; land use regulations; grant application procedures and environmental impact reports; control of funds in capital projects.

Organize and coordinate the planning, design and construction activities of park development projects; analyze proposed development projects and develop work schedules; prepare sketches, plans and specifications for parks and recreation areas by both manual methods and using Computer Aided Design software; plan and evaluate proper landscape architectural treatment of park playground and recreational sites; understand and interpret complex land use regulations;

express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; prepare reports and recommendations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, private consultants, contractors, public officials and the general public.

Mobility-Frequent operation of keyboards, sitting for extended periods, driving, standing for long periods, walking, bending/squatting, occasional climbing ladders, stairs;
Lifting-Frequently lift 5 to 30 pounds;
Vision-Good overall vision; frequent reading/close-up work, depth and color perception, and eye/hand coordination;
Dexterity-Occasional holding, reaching, grasping, writing;
Hearing/Talking-Frequent hearing and talking on the telephone or radio and in person;
Emotional/Psychological-Frequent decision making, concentration, and working alone; frequent public contact; occasional exposure to emergency situations and hazardous materials;
Environmental Conditions-Frequent exposure to noise, dirt, dust and varied weather conditions (outdoor); occasional exposure to indoor cold/heat;
Special Conditions-May require occasional overtime, travel, weekend or evening work. San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org) .

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented bySEIU Local 1021 .

Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.

Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans:
Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan;…