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CITY OF MANTECA
PARKS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Department: Parks & Recreation Bargaining Group: Mid-Management Effective Date: March 2007 FLSA Status: Exempt
Revision History: June 2012, July 2017,
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the general direction of assigned management staff, organize and direct the specialized activities and operations related to park, tree and landscape planning and research, design, and construction of parks and recreation facilities and, and related capital budget preparation and assessment district formation. Ensures the delivery of park related design, development and advanced planning projects for the Public Works – Parks Planning and Development Division.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Organize and direct departmental activities and operations related to park, tree and landscape planning and research, design, and construction of parks and recreation facilities. Actively participates in the planning and implementation of complex city-wide or multi-agency projects. Coordinate project tasks and management with the Engineering,Planning and other divisions as needed and directed.
Supervise, monitor and evaluate the performance of assigned staff and volunteers; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions.
Supervise, monitor and evaluate the work of consultants, contractors, temporary personnel and assigned staff and volunteers; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignments, terminations and disciplinary actions.
Coordinate and perform the design and preparation of project specifications, plans, drawings, public bid documents, construction documents and cost estimates for various projects. Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFP's), evaluate proposals, and recommend awards for consultant services.
Resolve work problems; determine additional needs; and assure continuous support and follow-up for timely project completion.
Serve as departmental project manager on a wide range of complex and technical improvement, repair projects and new subdivision development projects. Supervise the preparation of bid documents, evaluate bidders, and recommend bid award.
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Receive and review projects from the Planning Division; establish conditions of approval and general requirements to comply with City standards. Participate in the formation and management of Community Facilities Districts (CFD's) and other assessment districts.
Coordinate meetings, surveys, assessments and other tools to maximize public input regarding city facilities and infrastructure improvements.
Evaluate existing city facilities and infrastructure for compliance with local and state requirements.
Assist with research, development and administration of revenue sources including grant proposals, corporate and foundation sponsorships and other fund raising efforts.
Coordinate, plan and schedule training including technical, certification, environmental, team building, supervision, safety, and statutory regulations.
Prepare staff reports and present agenda items to City Council and various commissions and committees. Conduct special studies and surveys, analyze data, present findings, and make recommendations.
Participate in the preparation of reports on policy, development issues, long range planning studies, master plans, alternative approaches to project design and implementation and preparation of budgets for Capital Improvement Projects. Operate a variety of office equipment including a calculator, copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software; drive a vehicle to conduct work.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Principles and practices of park, sports and recreational facilities, and landscape design, architecture, construction, maintenance and horticulture related to park and landscape planning and design and related recreational uses.
RFP and bid preparation, evaluation and contract award.
Public Contract Code regulations.
Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO).
Principles and practices of research, analysis, data compilation and effective report writing.
Basic budgetary, purchasing, and supervisory principles and practices.
Training and instruction methods, topics and scheduling.
Team leadership, supervision and facilitation principles and techniques.
Construction materials, methods and equipment.
Landscape Construction Principles and terminology.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Oral and written communication skills.
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Operation of standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
ABILITY TO:
Organize and direct activities and operations related to facility planning, design, and construction of park and recreation related facilities; and contract management.
Coordinate and manage the design, development and implementation of construction, alteration and installation projects related to City parks, landscapes, recreation areas, urban forest and related facilities.
Formulate and direct difficult and complex urban park planning projects and supervise professional and sub-professional employees.
Organize work, set priorities, establish goals and objectives, and exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines.
Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
Coordinate communications and information between administrators, staff, contractors and outside agencies to assure smooth and efficient capital improvement projects.
Work with diverse groups and form consensus among groups.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Work independently with little direction.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
Operate standard office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Report to work every scheduled workday.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to: bachelors degree with course work in landscape architecture, park planning, arboriculture, horticulture, park management, landscape maintenance and five years of increasingly responsible experience in parks/facility planning, landscape construction, tree care, park maintenance, project management or management including at least two years of administrative or supervisory responsibility.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid California Class C Drivers License
Possession of a valid Landscape Architect License in California is highly desirable but not required.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor work environment.
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Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
Sitting and standing for extended periods of time.
Seeing to read a variety of materials.
Walking to inspect sites.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching.
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