• Job Description

  Req#: 4947038

  The Technical Specialist 1 - Park Planner position manages the planning, design and construction of public park facilities by applying knowledge of urban and recreation planning, architectural and landscape design, sustainable development and best practices in construction to the management of park capital projects. The position is located within the Planning & Facilities Development Division of the Metro Nashville Parks Department

  • Implement short and long-range recommendations as established in adopted departmental planning documents.
  • Participate in strategic planning initiatives.
  • Prepare requests for proposals (RFPs) and invitations to bid.
  • Manage projects teams, architects, general contractors and other consultants to ensure successful and efficient project delivery.
  • Responsibly manage project budgets.
  • Guide and review the development of design documents for compliance with established park facility standards and departmental goals.
  • Ensure project compliance with Metro procurement, regulatory and policy processes, requirements and goals.
  • Integrate sustainable development best management practices in all projects.
  • Coordinate all projects with relevant divisions, departments, partners and stakeholders.
  • Document and maintain files on all projects.
  • Support public input processes; respond to constituent inquiries; collaborate with non-governmental organizations; prepare public presentations, reports and other documents.
  • Manage or participate in special projects as assigned.

  Minimum Qualifications:

  High School diploma and 8 years of experience in planning, design, construction and/or project management

  **Additional education may be considered In lieu of some experience**

  
  

  Licenses Required:

  Valid Driver License

  
  

  Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

  
  Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

  • Bachelor’s degree in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, sustainable development, construction management or related field
  • Experience creating architectural and landscape architectural design
  • Experience with construction and sustainability
  • Proficiency in ArcMap, Adobe Creative Cloud, AutoCAD, Sketch-Up and Microsoft Excel
  • Experience in facilitating community participation and collaborative initiatives including excellent personal communication skills
  • Experience in project budgeting and public procurement processes
  • LEED accreditation
  • CPRP certification

  
  
  We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
  
  Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
  
  
  Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

• About the company

  Davidson County is a county in the US state of Tennessee.

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