Planner II - Parks and Recreation Facilities Design and Construction Management

Department:

PARKS AND RECREATION

Compensation Grade:

A12

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $63,190.40-$98,467.20
Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

Yes

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

About Us:

At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees.  We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations: Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship.  These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment.  Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

Our Commitment

Work with the best – work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents – regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances – can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.

Planning, Design & Development Division is a team of ten dedicated professionals managing capital improvements to plan, design, construct and renovate Parks & Recreation’s assets in the City of Virginia Beach.

Duties:

Your Role as the Planner II - Parks and Recreation Facilities Design and Construction Management duties and responsibilities include a variety of professional park planning, park design and park construction management tasks typically performed by a landscape architect to include:

Develop concept plans for underdeveloped and undeveloped parks.

Create presentation drawings including rendered plans and 3-D drawings for public input.

Work on a City team managing design firms to move projects from concept plans to bid documents through construction to completion.

Review, analyze and provide input on planning documents, reports and site plans to ensure consistency with the Department’s design standards and long-range plans.

Work with playground equipment vendors to develop designs for new play structures and monitor their installations.

Maintain park asset and inventory records to support effective planning and operations.

Manage the repairs and replacement of park amenities including picnic shelters, tennis courts, basketball courts, skate parks, sports fields, etc.

Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, SketchUp, ArcGIS, Adobe Suites(PhotoShop) and MicroSoft Office software including Access.

Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.

Requires a current and valid Driver’s license

Preferences

In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience listed in the preferences below. Candidates with the preferred experience should ensure the information is provided in the application.

*Certification as a Landscape Architect in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

*Education in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or a related field.

*Experience in parks and recreation facility or outdoor recreational planning.

*Project management experience in planning and/or implementing capital improvement projects.

*Demonstrated proficiency in using AutoCAD, Photoshop, Sketchup, as well as other design related computer software & supporting hardware.

Schedule

This position can be primarily Monday -Friday, but will have occasional assignments that can include weekends and holidays

The individual selected for this position will be housed at a primary site but may be scheduled between other park sites/facilities. Schedules will be adjusted seasonally and will vary weekly based on events, facility coverage, and weather.  All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours, overtime, splits shifts or maybe be relocated to another location or job assignment in response to short- term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies including weekends, evenings and holidays.

Remote Type

A hybrid schedule is a schedule where employees may work on-site at their work location, but also be authorized to telework on agreed upon days of a workweek.  Specific telework agreements will be discussed and made between the employee and supervisor.

Alpha I

The position you are applying for is designated as Alpha I, requiring the selected candidate to work, regardless of the City’s operational status. All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Department Training Starters

As a condition of employment, all employees must attend P&R Connection (Department Orientation). If selected for the position, you will be provided an approximate training date at the time of hire. Training is held from 8:30am-5:00pm, every other Friday, at the Parks & Recreation Administration Building. When an exemption is permittable, a hybrid version of the training is available, but will require training attendance on a weekend.

The Perks

Employees who are new to the Virginia Retirement System are eligible for:

Annual Leave and Sick Leave

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage

Legal and Identity Theft Protection

Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance

Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV457)

Basic Life Insurance

Optional Life Insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services

Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave

Additional requirements:
• DMV Transcript: Yes

• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: No
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

This position is being advertised as a pool, and applications could be used to fill current vacancies and any other similar Planner II positions that become available within six months from the closing date of this posting.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Architecture, Political Science or related field and two (2) years of experience utilizing the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with such positions as Planner or Landscape Architect OR any combination of related education (above high school level) and years of experience equivalent to six (6) years. Must have a current and valid driver’s license. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Skills:

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business. 

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Official Job Descriptions:

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.