Associate Parks Planner

Company: City of Renton
Salary: $84,792 - $103,356 Annually

The City of Renton is seeking an Associate Parks Planner to join the Parks and Recreation Department’s Parks and Trails Division. The Division is responsible for citywide planning, acquisition, development, and major maintenance of Renton’s parks, trails, and natural areas, overseeing the city’s urban forestry program and operating the Renton History Museum.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

As part of a collaborative and passionate team, the Associate Parks Planner will:

  • Support both short- and long-term planning efforts.
  • Assist in the planning, design and development of public parks and trails including community and partner engagement.
  • Contribute to land acquisition, conservation initiatives, grant development, and system-wide needs analyses.
  • Foster interdepartmental collaboration and community engagement to ensure that projects align with city goals and reflect public priorities.

The incumbent will need to have strong project management skills, excellent written and oral communication and coordination abilities, and a solid understanding of public open space planning, design, and regulations. This is an exciting time to join the department, as Renton is currently updating its 2020 Parks, Recreation, and Natural Areas Plan, the current version of which is available on the Parks and Recreation website.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Land-use Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Environmental Studies, or closely related field. • Minimum 2 years of park planning experience.
  • Or minimum 6 years of relevant education and experience.
  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Successful passing of a required driving record check.
  • Successful passing of a required background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
  • Move throughout City facilities and buildings.
  • Operate a computer and other office equipment.
  • Lift or move items weighing up to 20 pounds occasionally.
  • Communicate with City employees and residents.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Work is performed in an office environment (and outdoors in all weather conditions occasionally).
  • Noise level out in the field is moderately loud and noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
  • Work evening and/or weekend hours occasionally.
  • Night meetings may be required.

Salary Range: $84,732 - $103,356 Annually

BENEFITS

  • Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
  • VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.
  • Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
  • Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year
  • State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

Why work for the City of Renton

The Associate Parks Planner plays a vital, multi-disciplinary role in advancing the Department’s mission to provide exceptional parks and recreational opportunities that enrich the health, wellness, and quality of life for all Renton residents while ensuring equitable access, preserving natural resources, and honoring the city’s history.

The City of Renton supports workers performing in a hybrid capacity (partial telework/in-office) where job responsibilities can be performed remotely. This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement, working certain days/times remotely based on the operational needs of the City and specific Department. Regardless of the job title or telework arrangement, the City of Renton employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. 

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