Columbus Recreation and Parks Department (CRPD) seeks candidates for the fulltime position of Landscape Design Project Manager (Civil Service Class: Land Development Specialist) for one of the leading park agencies in the Midwest. 

The Land Development Specialist works within CRPD’s Capital and Strategic Planning section, which employs landscape architects, urban planners, management analysts, and GIS professionals and is a creative force throughout the city in developing, reimagining, master planning, designing, and engaging with our public as we create new greenspaces and innovative strategies to further our Mission: Connecting our community to nature, wellness, and creativity.

Major responsibilities of the Land Development Specialist include:

• Under general supervision, serve as lead designer for landscape architecture projects or provide support on other design projects to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Investigate and recommend solutions to relevant problems such as grading, spatial organization, native materials, and best practices in storm water, planting, and urban design.   
• Prepare suitable graphics and presentations to communicate design intent. Present projects to internal and external stakeholders.
• Use AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and other software, prepare and/or manage the preparation of presentations, drawings and other documents.
• Review sites and designs with key stakeholders- department program staff, community members, construction, operations and maintenance and external partners.
• On-site involvement with park and greenway design and construction. Coordinate diverse projects from start to completion. Work with contractors to deliver highest possible quality completed projects.

Successful Land Development Specialist candidates will have proven design experience and excellent project management skills. Ideal candidates will also have these qualities:

• Effective at visually and verbally communicating design ideas throughout the project process and actively listen, balance and incorporate many viewpoints into the design. 
• Experience collaborating with junior and senior staff, troubleshooting and problem solving to realize projects.
• Accredited degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design or a related field of study.
• Strong detailed design skills.
• Strong hand rendering and digital graphics skills.
• Proficiency with Auto CAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Excel, and visualization software.
• Ability to develop specifications and design standards.
• Experience cost estimating.
• Curiosity about the world, and the people that use the places we design.
• Commitment to thoughtful, innovative design that responds to the natural and built environment
• Eagerness to be part of a design process that results in outstanding built work with a high level of detailing.

About the team:

The Capital and Strategic Planning section defines the aesthetics and usage of new and redeveloped public spaces, greenways and targeted land acquisitions, and implements a capital improvements project budget of over $50M. These functions are centered on neighborhood growth, regional conservation, public health, and creating joyful experiences for our diverse communities in one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country. CRPD serves nearly 1 million people throughout the Central Ohio region. The system encompasses over 14,000 acres and 455 greenspaces, including legacy parks, one of the nation’s largest greenway networks, playgrounds, community centers and sports complexes, cultural arts and urban conservation programming. 

Why join Columbus Recreation and Parks?

• You’ll bring creative value to some of the most impactful public space projects possible, working for a large urban park system.
• You'll hone your design and technical skills alongside a diverse and talented team who enjoys the hands-on nature of work on a diverse range of projects.
• You will be empowered to share your thoughts and ideas with our team, community and clients.
• We are idea-driven; aspiration guides all aspects of our work.
• We are an innovative and always-learning environment, offering opportunities to lead, the satisfaction of meaningful public service, and a place to grow and develop your career.
• Columbus and the Central Ohio region is one of the nation’s friendliest, most diverse, and affordable places to live. A city of neighborhoods. A major destination in the culinary, arts, and music scene. It lies within and a stone’s throw away from big-time outdoor recreational destinations.
• Columbus Recreation and Parks offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package that includes a strong pension, excellent healthcare benefits, access to ongoing professional development, and competitive PTO.
• Health Care Coverage - We offer a wide variety of health care plans to meet your needs.
• Pension - Upon retirement, qualified members of the City’s generous pension program receive a guaranteed salary and health benefits for the rest of their lives.

Please submit application and resume to the link below:

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