Arkansas Staffing
PARK PLANNER SUPERVISOR/EXPERT
Arkansas Staffing, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72208
Park Planner Supervisor/Expert
Location: Little Rock, AR Salary: $57,351 Grade: SGS07 Position #: 22092024 Closing date: Open Until Filled Job Duties: Lead and manage a team of park planners, assigning projects and ensuring adherence to deadlines and policies. Oversee the development of master plans, park layouts, and recreational facility designs. Review and approve design plans, maps, and environmental assessments to ensure compliance with regulations. Coordinate with engineers, architects, and contractors to develop sustainable, accessible, and visitor-friendly park designs. Lead efforts to integrate green infrastructure, conservation practices, and ADA accessibility into park designs. Manage large-scale park development and improvement projects, ensuring alignment with state priorities and budgets. Oversee feasibility studies, cost estimates, and environmental impact assessments for proposed projects. Monitor project progress and resolve issues related to land use, permitting, and infrastructure development. Collaborate with state agencies, municipalities, tourism boards, and conservation organizations on park initiatives. Conduct public outreach and engagement efforts to gather community input and support for park projects. Identify and secure grants, funding sources, and partnerships for park development projects. Oversee budget planning and financial management related to park planning initiatives. Ensure compliance with state and federal funding requirements. Ensure park designs adhere to best practices in environmental conservation and land management. Work with natural resource specialists to develop strategies for habitat protection and ecological sustainability. Implement stormwater management, erosion control, and conservation landscaping within park developments. Knowledge and Skills: Strong leadership and supervisory skills to effectively manage a team of planners. Knowledge of landscape architecture, urban planning, and outdoor recreation facility design. Experience with land use analysis, GIS mapping, and environmental sustainability practices. Familiarity with state and federal regulations related to outdoor recreation and park development. Strong ability to oversee multiple projects, manage timelines, and allocate resources efficiently. Analytical skills to assess site conditions, visitor needs, and infrastructure challenges. Detail-oriented approach to budgeting, feasibility assessments, and contract management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging stakeholders and presenting plans. Ability to work effectively with government agencies, contractors, and community groups. Strong public speaking and negotiation skills for public meetings, grant proposals, and policy discussions. Ability to develop unique and functional outdoor spaces that balance recreation with conservation. Minimum Qualifications: At least three years of experience in outdoor recreation development, facilities planning, construction management, landscape design, or a related field, including one year in a leadership capacity. The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Location: Little Rock, AR Salary: $57,351 Grade: SGS07 Position #: 22092024 Closing date: Open Until Filled Job Duties: Lead and manage a team of park planners, assigning projects and ensuring adherence to deadlines and policies. Oversee the development of master plans, park layouts, and recreational facility designs. Review and approve design plans, maps, and environmental assessments to ensure compliance with regulations. Coordinate with engineers, architects, and contractors to develop sustainable, accessible, and visitor-friendly park designs. Lead efforts to integrate green infrastructure, conservation practices, and ADA accessibility into park designs. Manage large-scale park development and improvement projects, ensuring alignment with state priorities and budgets. Oversee feasibility studies, cost estimates, and environmental impact assessments for proposed projects. Monitor project progress and resolve issues related to land use, permitting, and infrastructure development. Collaborate with state agencies, municipalities, tourism boards, and conservation organizations on park initiatives. Conduct public outreach and engagement efforts to gather community input and support for park projects. Identify and secure grants, funding sources, and partnerships for park development projects. Oversee budget planning and financial management related to park planning initiatives. Ensure compliance with state and federal funding requirements. Ensure park designs adhere to best practices in environmental conservation and land management. Work with natural resource specialists to develop strategies for habitat protection and ecological sustainability. Implement stormwater management, erosion control, and conservation landscaping within park developments. Knowledge and Skills: Strong leadership and supervisory skills to effectively manage a team of planners. Knowledge of landscape architecture, urban planning, and outdoor recreation facility design. Experience with land use analysis, GIS mapping, and environmental sustainability practices. Familiarity with state and federal regulations related to outdoor recreation and park development. Strong ability to oversee multiple projects, manage timelines, and allocate resources efficiently. Analytical skills to assess site conditions, visitor needs, and infrastructure challenges. Detail-oriented approach to budgeting, feasibility assessments, and contract management. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for engaging stakeholders and presenting plans. Ability to work effectively with government agencies, contractors, and community groups. Strong public speaking and negotiation skills for public meetings, grant proposals, and policy discussions. Ability to develop unique and functional outdoor spaces that balance recreation with conservation. Minimum Qualifications: At least three years of experience in outdoor recreation development, facilities planning, construction management, landscape design, or a related field, including one year in a leadership capacity. The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.