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Park Planner
Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation / Alhambra, CA
Posted on: February 4, 2025
Application Deadline: 2/21/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Job Description
What does a Park Planner do?
Park Planner has immediate responsibility for determining where park and recreation facilities should be located and whether certain recreational activities are suitable for proposed and existing facilities, and prepares applications for local, State and Federal grants to finance the acquisition of land for recreation purposes and the development, refurbishment and renovation of park facilities.
Some essential duties include:
- Investigates, analyzes, and prepares planning studies, reports, and data sets on parks, trails, open space, sustainability, community needs, and relevant legislation as well as monitors and tracks key indicators to make recommendations for land acquisition, capital project development, park and trail improvements, sustainability projects including updating policies and initiatives in order to guide and inform the work of the Department.
- Performs project management duties on various planning, sustainability programs, acquisition and improvement projects by tracking project status; developing and maintaining appropriate documentation and records; documenting benefits and outcomes; monitoring project budget; coordinating stakeholder meetings; meeting and conferring with developers, contractors, consultants and engineers, as directed; and collaborating with County departments in order to effectively complete projects and plans on schedule.
- Develops and coordinates community outreach efforts by serving as a liaison to the public, County staff, contractors and partner organizations; preparing informational materials; making presentations; and consulting with community groups, County staff, elected officials and other agencies about park, trail, recreational facilities, and sustainability projects in order to meet community needs and ensure input on departmental projects.
For more information, please review the classification specification : Park Planner.
Required Experience / Skills / Education
We are looking for innovative and dedicated individuals who have either:
- A Master’s degree* in landscape architecture, urban planning, architecture or a closely related field -AND- one (1) year’s experience in **park design, ***recreational land acquisition or ****analysis of land for recreational use. -OR-
- A Bachelor’s degree* in landscape architecture, urban planning, architecture or a closely related field -AND- two (2) years experience in **park design, ***recreational land acquisition or ****analysis of land for recreational use.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf (Download PDF reader) and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf (Download PDF reader).
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
**Park Design is defined as the planning and development of functional and aesthetic outdoor spaces intended for recreational use. This includes designing layouts for parks, trails, playgrounds, sports facilities, and open spaces, considering environmental sustainability, land use compatibility, accessibility, and community needs.
***Recreational Land Acquisition is defined as the process of identifying, evaluating, and securing land for the development of public recreational facilities. This involves assessing the suitability of land for recreational and open space purposes, negotiating purchases or easements, and ensuring compliance with legal and environmental regulations.
****Analysis of Land for Recreational Use is defined the evaluation of land to determine its potential for park and/or open space development. This includes assessing physical, environmental, and community-related factors, such as land use and zoning compatibility, topography, ecological impact, identifying habitat, and stormwater opportunities, and alignment with community recreation goals.
Application Instructions
Go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/4787770/park-planner and click Apply.
Bulletin Contact Name: Kat Macaranas
Bulletin Contact Phone: (213) 433-3637
Bulletin Contact Email: KMacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov
Department HR Contact Name: Soo Jung Ahn
Department HR Contact Phone: (626) 588-5111
Department HR Contact Email: SAhn@parks.lacounty.gov
Exam Number : D4103D
