(Full-Time) System Planner

General Statement of Duties

The list below is intended to describe the general nature of duties only. Employees shall perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

• Conduct detailed research and analysis of local and regional demographic, socioeconomic, and recreation trends and projections
• Develop and maintain an inventory of local and regional planning data; analyze projects with potential impact to the Metroparks system
• Facilitate public outreach and engagement activities related to the development of park master plans and other department initiatives
• Plan and design land and water resource development and conservation for parks, trails, and recreational areas
• Develop, interpret, and implement park master plans and other long-range planning initiatives
• Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to create maps, graphics, and other tools for performing spatial analysis planning initiatives
• Collaborate and coordinate with consultants, contractors, and stakeholders throughout design and construction phases for complex projects and studies
• Prepare documentation, maps, and conceptual plans for grant projects, permits and studies as requested

Minimum Qualifications

• System Planner - Level 06: Bachelor’s degree in urban/regional planning, landscape architecture, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. Applicants with 8 or more years of related experience will be given credit toward meeting the minimum educational requirements and will be considered for the position.
• Demonstrated commitment to planning, conservation, and environmental stewardship
• Flexibility to adjust schedule to meet organizational needs, including special events, evenings, weekends & holidays
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position

• System Planner - Level 08: Meets all minimum qualifications for System Planner, Level 06
• Two (2) years of planning experience required. A master’s degree in planning may be substituted for one (1) year of planning experience

• System Planner - Level 10: Meets all minimum qualifications for System Planner, Level 08
• Five (5) years of planning experience required, including at least two (2) years of full-time experience with the Metroparks

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in urban/regional planning, landscape architecture, or a related field
• Experience in trail planning and development
• Certification through the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or ability to obtain certification

Tools & Equipment Used

• Personal computer utilizing standard office, database, and data management software
• General office equipment, including copier/scanner
• Telephone and radio communications equipment
• Automobile

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Employees generally perform work within an office environment.
• The noise level is usually quiet.
• Occasionally, the employee will be required to work in outdoor environments and will be subject to weather conditions to include heat, rain, and snow.