Parks Planner
Parks Planner
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Job Description
McAdams is a full-service land planning landscape architecture civil engineering transportation and geomatics firm located in North Carolina South Carolina Texas and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do and to do that takes special people.
Position Overview
A Parks Planner at McAdams will play a key role in helping to lead the development of system-wide and site-specific parks and recreation plans that support equitable sustainable community goals. Youll analyze data prepare reports and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. The role also involves leading community engagement efforts mentoring junior staff to support their growth and actively contributing to business development to help expand the Firms impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive long-range parks and recreation planning for towns cities and counties including preparation of system-wide plans and site-specific concepts.
- Research and analyze demographic environmental and land use trends to inform planning decisions and ensure alignment with local policies and community goals.
- Perform site visits and assessments to evaluate existing conditions land use patterns and environmental factors impacting projects.
- Prepare thorough due diligence reports that integrate relevant data and findings to assess project feasibility and regulatory compliance.
- Develop and refine comprehensive site plans and layouts that balance environmental social and aesthetic considerations.
- Conduct complex GIS analyses to identify gaps and opportunities within park systems and communicate findings clearly.
- Perform statistical analyses and development calculations such as level of service benchmarks and peer community comparisons.
- Interpret and apply applicable codes ordinances regulations and planning documents to ensure project compliance.
- Collaborate with senior planners landscape architects engineers and other professionals to ensure cohesive integrated project development.
- Manage project budgets schedules and resources to ensure profitability coordinate internal teams effectively and deliver projects on time and within scope.
- Develop and implement community engagement plans; organize and facilitate input meetings public workshops and presentations to gather feedback from stakeholders advisory boards elected officials and residents.
- Actively participate in business development initiatives by identifying and pursuing potential project leads while collaborating with the client management team to effectively relay insights and strategic opportunities that align with organizational goals and client needs
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior planning staff helping to foster their professional development
- Stay current on emerging trends best practices and innovations in parks and recreation planning design and community engagement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills Experience
- Bachelors or advanced degree from an accredited program in Landscape Architecture City/Community /Regional Planning Urban Planning Parks and Recreation Tourism Management or other related field
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in Parks and Recreation Planning Urban/Community planning or related design field.
- AICP and/or CPRP Certification (or working towards it) is required.
- Proficiency with GIS mapping and analysis as well as experience with SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite is required. Working knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
- Demonstrated experience developing system-wide parks and recreation plans as well as site-specific concept plans and master plans.
- Demonstrated expertise in analyzing land use trends demographics and community needs to perform level of service benchmarks and peer community comparisons that inform planning decisions.
- Strong technical writing skills for producing clear reports plans and supporting documents.
- Effective verbal communication and presentation skills for meetings and public workshops.
- Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams with planners landscape architects engineers and other professionals.
- Experience organizing and facilitating community outreach public meetings and workshops.
- Strong organizational skills; able to manage tasks track budgets and schedules and deliver quality work on time.
- Passion for creating equitable and sustainable park systems that benefit diverse communities.
- Self-starter with strong drive for personal growth and a commitment to continuous improvement
Work Environment Physical Demands
The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company) reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Work will primarily be in an office setting and project-specific off site work including community engagement events staff meetings council presentations etc. that will need travel.
- Work will be primarily working with fingers by picking pinching typing and grasping often with repetitive motion.
- Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen the ability to talk hear and sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to carry lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.
- Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.
McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race color religion gender (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veterans status or any other legally protected status.
If you need assistance with our online application system process please contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or
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Employment Type
Full Time
