HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.410 PARK PLANNER 20070509DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES
COUNTY OF KAUAI
PARK PLANNER 5.410
Duties Summary:
Independently plans and-coordinates the development,
design and conduct of park planning projects from planning
inception through physical completion; and performs other
related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its responsibility to
plan and coordinate the County's park planning program
involving acquisition, construction and disposition of park
lands and property; and serves as a technical resource for
County officials, employees and public agencies.
Examples of Duties:
Participates with public groups and other County
departments and public agencies in the preparation of long -
range and countywide parks and recreation plans and special
studies; conducts public meetings to present public
information and elicit response; prepares written, oral and
graphic reports, photographic and other media
presentations; makes presentations to the County Council
and other public bodies; participates in the preparation of
the capital improvement program budget and project schedule
and the division's operating budget; performs preliminary
field investigations of proposed park, recreation or
historic sites to assess suitability and potential usage;
determines size, configuration, access modes and basic
design; prepares preliminary site plans; gathers
information and evaluates public demand and environmental
assessment reports; makes recommendations and presents
alternative proposals; designs parks and park facilities;
reviews and interprets aerial photographs and topological
maps; participates in or reviews work of consultants
engaged in preparation of site and facility development
plans, landscape plans, grading plans, detail designs,
construction drawings and specifications; prepares cost
estimates and documents for public bid or construction;
coordinates land acquisition process with land owners,
title companies, appraisers and related agencies and
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departments; provides technical advice during negotiation;
prepares and administers grant applications and programs
for park acquisition and development; oversees and
periodically inspects the construction of park facilities
and grounds improvements; reviews and oversees inspection
work to ensure conformance with plans, specifications, and
departmental and County standards.
Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Class:
Training and Experience: A combination of education
and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from
college with a baccalaureate degree with specialization in
planning, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering
or a related field and three (3) years of experience in
park planning, planning, architecture or landscape
architecture.
Knowledge of: park planning principles, techniques
and terminology; recreational planning principles;
principles, methods and techniques of land use and
environmental and site planning; land acquisition, land
transfer and zoning principles; public project funding
principles and procedures; construction procedures; park
development processes and procedures; practices of contract
preparation and administration.
Ability to: establish and maintain effective working
relationships with other employees, public officials,
private consultants, contractors and the public; research,
gather, organize and analyze information; write and speak
persuasively; translate ideas and recommendations into
plans and drawings that are in conformance with laws and
regulations, with the park master plan, and with the best
social, economic and public interest utilization;
effectively present recommendations and alternative
proposals; prepare and explain technical reports; prepare
computer -aided design (CAD) drawings, graphic presentations
and geographic information system (GIS) maps.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class
must meet the health and physical condition standards
deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
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This is the first class specification approved for the
new class PARK PLANNER.
APPROVED: MAY 9 07
Date MALCOLM C. FERNANDEZ
Director of Personnel Services