JOB DESCRIPTION

The Deputy Chief Parks Planner will assist in the management of the Public Space Planning Unit. This position requires managing a variety of park planning projects including community engagement, strategic planning, capital planning, and property acquisition and disposition. The applicant should have a keen interest and background in community building and the development of public spaces. The candidate should have several years' experience working with community engagement, project management and planning. A key requirement for this position is the ability to build strong relationships with both community and government partners.

Responsibilities and tasks:

• Community engagement
• Grant management, including grant writing, application development and grant tracking
• Strategic Planning
• Mapping, experience with ArcGIS and Adobe required
• Property Disposition and Acquisition
• Capital Planning
• Graphic Design, producing public-facing materials

Education and Experience:

• A Masters' degree in urban planning, urban design or related field
• A minimum of five years' planning, project management or related field experience