Under the direction of the Commissioner and their designee, performs work of moderate difficulty in the department’s Design and Construction Division in open space and recreation planning, design and construction projects, and performs related work as required.

• Responsible for the development of open space, park and playground planning, design and construction projects, which may include managing programming and spatial studies, design studies, facilities analysis, feasibility studies, and all phases of capital project work; 
• Develop, manage, and execute planning and design projects and oversee consultant services where applicable;
• Perform all phases of project management, including design review, estimating, establishing project budgets, coordinate the preparation of construction documents and specifications, and construction administration.
• Produce finished documents for planning and design projects, including technical reports, graphic communications, and project synthesis. 
• Lead the facilitation of community processes and other related services as required on a variety of planning project types. 
• Organize and participate in inter-agency, interest groups, and community/public meetings to obtain/promote approvals and consensus for planning projects and development programs. 
• Provide site support for parks and playgrounds, including writing grants and proposals.
• Perform related work as required. 

• Applicant must have (a) at least four (4) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, paid professional experience in open space, park, and playground development involving site analysis, design, drafting, construction documents, cost estimating, and construction supervision of which (b) at least two (2) years must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity or any equivalent of such experience and substitutions as determined by the Division of Personnel Administration.
• A bachelor’s degree in a related field is required and may be substituted for two (2) years of required experience. A Master’s degree may substitute for three (3) years. No Substitutions will be allowed for the (b) experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are preferred.
• Landscape Architect preferred.
• Must have and maintain a current MA driver’s license.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Performs related duties as required

Must be able to work any assigned shift/any assigned location.

C.O.R.I check required. 

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: SENA/MM1-Grade 8

Hours per week:   35