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Planning & Design Lead
| Company | Oregon State Government |
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| Location | Salem, OR, USA |
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| Salary | $6240 – $9674 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Four (4) years of experience in Planning or Landscape Architecture work with a specific focus on parks planning and design. At least One (1) year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in the parks planning fields from resources inventory, through opportunities analysis to schematic design and for the design field from concept through construction; AND A Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Recreation Planning, or a closely related field.
- Three (3) years of experience in Planning or Landscape Architecture work with a specific focus on parks planning and design. At least One (1) year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in the parks planning fields from resources inventory, through opportunities analysis to schematic design and for the design field from concept through construction; AND A Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Recreation Planning, or a closely related field.
- Seven (7) years of experience in Planning or Landscape Architecture work with a specific focus on parks planning and design. At least One (1) year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in the parks planning fields from resources inventory, through opportunities analysis to schematic design and for the design field from concept through construction.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate, lead and oversee agency Planning and Design functions.
- Complete state park master and comprehensive plans in a timely, effective and measurable way that improves resource condition, recreation opportunities, visitor experience and park facilities.
- Mainstream climate resiliency into existing agency policies and practices and identify emerging policies and best practices to meet changing needs.
- Work on regional planning coordination, schematic design, construction drawings, permitting, construction oversight, resource assessments, recreation analysis, emerging programs and special projects.
- Recommend program priorities, create inter-divisional teams and represent the agency regionally, statewide, and nationally on matters pertaining to planning and design.
- Evaluate planning policy, design standards, processes and methods with recommendations for innovative and improved approaches.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience communicating verbally and in writing with a variety of people or organizations to answer questions and explain information, policies, regulations, decisions, or actions.
- Experience coordinating complex Planning and Design programs and projects and working with climate change/adaptation topics.
- Experience representing the agency on or serving as an agency lead person for project, advisory, or technical committees with respect to Planning and Design topics and climate change/adaptation topics.
- Knowledge of the laws, procedures, principles, and regulations governing park planning, landscape architecture and design as well as experience applying and advising staff about such.
- Experience leading a team of Planning and Design professionals and reviewing the work of the team.
- Familiarity with trends, developments and technological advancements along with general knowledge of program administration and project management methods, principles and practices.
- Preference may be given to candidates who have a Professional Landscape Architect Licensure (or provide evidence of working towards attaining license within 6 months of hire).
