Land Development Coordinator
Land Development Coordinator
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Purpose & Job Related Requirements
***IN HOUSE ONLY***
REPORTS TO: Landscape Management Administrator
FLSASTATUS: Exempt - Administrative
CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System Requires satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period.
PAY GRADE: 119
SAFETY SENSITIVE: NoPurpose Of Job
This position plays a critical role in supporting the Central Services Department by providing expert technical and planning assistance in the areas of landscape design native planting initiatives grant development and GIS mapping. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating landscape installations in county-owned spaces identifying and securing alternative funding opportunities and promoting sustainable land management practices throughout Athens-Clarke County.
Job Related Requirements
Regular and predictable attendance is essential.
May be required to work on religious holidays.
Must demonstrate professionalism adaptability and a collaborative spirit.
When driving a government vehicle must comply with Athens-Clarke Countys safe driving policy.Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture Horticulture Environmental Design or related field with at least three years of experience preferred in landscape planning design or project coordination; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
Valid drivers license required.Essential Duties Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Landscape Design & Coordination
Plan and oversee landscape installations and native plantings across county rights-of-way (ROW) public facilities and parks.
Collaborate with departments such as GDOT Leisure Services and TPW to support landscape-related capital projects.
GIS & Technical Mapping
Develop and maintain GIS maps and data sets to support planning grant writing and reporting.
Use GIS tools to support land-use assessments and vegetation management strategies.
Grant Management
Research funding opportunities; prepare and submit grant applications.
Manage awarded grants including compliance auditing and reporting to ensure adherence to grantor regulations.
Strategic Planning & Budgeting
Assist in developing annual budgets and long-term capital plans.
Support performance measurement program evaluation and strategic alignment with department goals.
Community Engagement & Education
Lead public education and outreach efforts promoting native and sustainable landscaping.
Deliver presentations to internal stakeholders elected officials community groups and the general public.
Supervision & Team Support
Assist with the oversight and development of assigned staff.
Contribute to division-wide initiatives and interdepartmental coordination.
Professional Development
Attend workshops conferences and committee meetings
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Strong knowledge of native plant species sustainable horticulture and landscape architecture principles.
Familiarity with local state and federal regulations related to public land management and grant funding.
Proficient in GIS and other mapping technologies.
Effective communication skillsboth written and verbalfor technical reporting and public engagement.
Skilled in budget preparation strategic planning and data interpretation.
Ability to read and interpret site plans maps and construction drawings.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite ArcGIS and design software (e.g. AutoCAD or SketchUp).
Capable of managing multiple projects while meeting deadlines and organizational goals.Supplemental Information
- (ADA) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a utility vehicle computer printer calculator copy machine facsimile machine two-way radio and telephone. Must be able to use body members to work move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking standing bending stooping pushing pulling lifting fingering grasping feeling seeing talking hearing and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at the levels of those of light work.
DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data people or things.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving/receiving assignments and/or directions to/from co-workers assistants or supervisors.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of engineering publications reference texts design manuals equipment training manuals contract documents construction plans preliminary and final plats maps graphs ordinances regulations and related informational documentation directions instructions methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare letters memos reports bids specifications etc. using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation grammar diction and style. Requires the ability to speak to individuals and/or to groups of people with poise voice control and confidence.
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgment in the absence of management.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information to explain procedures and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative technical or professional languages including civil engineering legal/real estate budgeting and radio communications terminology.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; determine percentages; interpret graphs; perform calculations involving variables formulas square roots and polynomials; perform algebraic and
trigonometric operations; perform statistical calculations when necessary.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length width and shape visually with a variety of machinery and equipment including a utility vehicle computer printer calculator copy machine facsimile machine two-way radio and telephone.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands fingers and eyes accurately in using equipment. Requires the ability to use the keyboard lift bend push and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as engineering equipment automated office equipment office supplies computer supplies survey equipment and drafting instruments. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR DISCRIMINATION: May require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone two-way radio.
ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process contact Leah Jagatic HR Coordinator Human Resources or .
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