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