HomeMy WebLinkAbout15A2158 CHIEF OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 20100616DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES
COUNTY OF KAUAI
CHIEF OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 15A2158
Duties Summary:
Plans, coordinates and administers the development of
all parks and recreation facilities activities; and
performs other related duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished by its responsibility for
planning, directing and coordinating the development and
maintenance of a long range plan for all parks and
recreation facilities for the County of Kauai.
Examples of Duties:
Develops and implements policies, procedures and
standards relating to the planning, acquisition, design,
construction and inspection of parks and recreation
facilities; coordinates the long range planning, park land
acquisition, design, construction and inspection of parks
and recreation facilities; coordinates the preparation of
professional and technical planning, engineering and
surveying reports; directs and supervises the activities of
subordinates in respect to the managing and monitoring of
capital improvements projects and other budgeted projects;
may represent the department at meetings and conferences
with government agencies, the County Council and community
groups on park planning, development and improvement
matters; assists in the preparation of the department's
capital improvement budget and is responsible for the
division's operating budget; determines scope of projects
and oversees the acquisition of appropriate permits and
other requirements; makes recommendations for consultant
services and monitors consultant selection process; writes
contract specifications, recommends contractor's bid for
awards, and coordinates bidding process; coordinates
investigations, collection of data and preparation of
reports related to park facilities development projects of
the department; prepares oral and written reports on the
status and progress of projects; operates a vehicle to
travel to project sites island -wide to conduct inspections
or investigations.
CHIEF OF PLANNING AND 2 15A2158
DEVELOPMENT
Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Class:
Training and Experience: A combination of education
and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from
an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate
degree in urban or regional planning, civil engineering,
architecture, business or public administration or a
related field, and four (4) years of professional work
experience in land use planning or related planning
activities, one of which shall have been in a supervisory
or project management capacity.
License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor
vehicle operator's license.
Knowledge of: principles and practices of
administration and management; planning principles and
practices as applied to development of parks and recreation
facilities; local community parks and recreation standards,
needs and problems; procedures and practices of land
acquisition and contract preparation; new and improved
theories, methods, and procedures in park development and
utilization; methods and practices used in preparation of
plans, specifications, estimates and contracts; building
codes, ordinances and rules; budget preparation; public
relations; principles and practices of supervision; report
writing.
Ability to: plan, assign and direct the work of
others; develop operating standards and policies; formulate
long range objectives and goals; review and make
recommendations on engineering plans, designs and
specifications; interpret pertinent laws and rules; prepare
and justify budget estimates; give clear and concise oral
and written instructions; prepare technical reports;
develop and maintain effective relationships with other
government and community groups.
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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CHIEF OF PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT
15A2158
This is the first specification approved for the new
class CHIEF OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT.
APPROVED: JUN 16 2010
Date
LCOLM C. F ANDEZ
Director of Personnel Services