Parks Planning and Development Manager - City of Madison
Madison, WI
About the Job
This is responsible managerial, professional, and administrative work in planning for and developing City parks and open spaces. Work incorporates comprehensive responsibility for parks planning, resource development/management, and design and construction programs and services. Work involves considerable discretion and judgment in directing the development, prioritization, and utilization of resources (within policy parameters) inherent in the planning, design, and development of parks facilities and open spaces. Under the general direction of an Assistant Parks Superintendent, the employee plays a key role in the overall management of the Parks Division.
IMPORTANT: A COMPLETE APPLICATION WILL INCLUDE A COVER LETTER (MAXIMUM ONE (1) PAGE) IN THE ATTACHMENT SECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.
Your cover letter must address the following:
1) Your experience applying the principles of landscape architecture or other land use and in leading a professional team in applying those principles;
2) Your experience working with community members and partners on issues relating to land use and open space planning; and
3) Your knowledge and skills related to parks planning, resource development/management, and design/construction programs and services.
**APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WITHOUT AN ATTACHED COVER LETTER ADDRESSING THESE TOPICS WILL IMMEDIATELY BE ELIMINATED FROM CONSIDERATION.**
Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
The City of Madison is an equal opportunity employer functioning under an affirmative action plan. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply!
Job Type: PERMANENT FULL TIME
Agency: Parks Division
Location: City County Building 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Madison
Source : City of Madison
