Park Planning & Development Coordinator RE
Listed on 2026-10-23
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Government
Environmental & Urban Planning
This examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the Parks department and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting online applications for this recruitment. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application. A completed application must be received online by the final filing deadline.
Pre-Employment Background, DOJ Live Scanand Drug Screen : Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a DOJ Live Scan, a pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has successfully completed the DOJ Live Scan, background process and passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.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.
*$6,374.47 - $7,748.21
Human Resources
44 N San Joaquin St
Third Floor, Suite 330
monthly SALARY
Recruitment
1026-RE2005-01
about the position
Under the direction of the Parks Administrator, an employee in this single-position class is responsible for implementing and overseeing various aspects of park development including plan preparation/review, budgeting/cost projection, contracting, construction, compliance and inspection. The incumbent has broad authority to review proposals, recommend vendors, and authorize expenditures. The incumbent also assists with development of the Division's budget and administers/solicits grants and other funding as assigned.
The County offers an excellent benefits plan which includes a county contribution to health insurance, dental and vision insurance plans. Other benefits also offered by the County include:
1937 Retirement Act plan with reciprocity with CALPERS.
125 Flex Spending Benefits Plan
12 days sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
10 days of vacation leave (15 days after 3 years, 20 days after 10 years, and 23 days after 20 years)
15 paid holidays per year
Compensation and benefits
Experience:
Two years of professional experience doing landscape architecture, landscape engineering or landscape planning/design which involved project management and included responsibility for activities such as plan development/review, cost projection, and contract oversight, and which was performed in a large commercial, institutional or governmental organization.
Education:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in landscape architecture, architecture, engineering or a closely related field.
License:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Typical Duties
Coordinates and participates in park development activities; prepares plan documents, including professional landscape and/or project drawings, often using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software; prepares materials and products lists; solicits outside project bids as appropriate; reviews proposals and recommends vendors; oversees and inspects construction within scope of authority; reviews/approves change orders and payment requests; acts as a liaison between the County and various contractors.
Recommends the selection of contract consultants including engineers, construction specialists, planners and architects; may act as construction manager, depending on type of construction project.
Assists with the development of Parks and Recreation master plans, including short and long range goals, specific site planning and environmental impact reporting; prepares and recommends park development programs and schedules; may assist with planning and development of non-park County projects as assigned.
Develops construction and related cost estimates for park developments, improvements and projects; prioritizes and submits major project requests for administrative approval; assists with preparation of the Division budget, specifically capital projects expenditures and projections.
Prepares and submits grant applications for parks, boating areas and waterways, including federal block grants, FEMA and Emergency Services funds; oversees grant implementation and compliance; prepares and submits statistical and other reports as…
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