PARK PLANNER

Position/Program Information

Type of Recruitmen t:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity - We welcome applications from anyone.

When to Apply:

We will be accepting online applications from FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 8:00 AM (PT) until FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025 5:00 PM (PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 PM (PT) on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2025, to be accepted.

About Us: From the world’s largest municipal golf course system to Nature Centers and Wildlife Sanctuaries, to 181 local parks and large regional recreational centers, our vision is to be a world-class parks and recreation organization. Our mission is to service as stewards of parklands, build healthy and resilient communities, and advance social equity and cohesion.

Essential Job Functions

What does a Park Planner do?

Park Planner h as immediate responsibility for determining where park and recreation facilities should be located and whether certain recreational activities are suitable for proposed and existing facilities, and prepares applications for local, State and Federal grants to finance the acquisition of land for recreation purposes and the development, refurbishment and renovation of park facilities.

Some essential duties include:

• Investigates, analyzes, and prepares planning studies, reports, and data sets on parks, trails, open space, sustainability, community needs, and relevant legislation as well as monitors and tracks key indicators to make recommendations for land acquisition, capital project development, park and trail improvements, sustainability projects including updating policies and initiatives in order to guide and inform the work of the Department.
• Performs project management duties on various planning, sustainability programs, acquisition and improvement projects by tracking project status; developing and maintaining appropriate documentation and records; documenting benefits and outcomes; monitoring project budget; coordinating stakeholder meetings; meeting and conferring with developers, contractors, consultants and engineers, as directed; and collaboratingwith County departments in order to effectively complete projects and plans on schedule.
• Develops and coordinates community outreach efforts by serving as a liaison to the public, County staff, contractors and partner organizations; preparing informational materials; making presentations; and consulting with community groups, County staff, elected officials and other agencies about park, trail, recreational facilities, and sustainability projects in order to meet community needs and ensure input on departmental projects.

For more information, please review the classification specification : Park Planner.

Requirements

We are looking for innovative and dedicated individuals who have either:

• A Master's degree* in landscape architecture, urban planning, architecture or a closely related field -AND- one (1) year's experience in **park design, ***recreational land acquisition or ****analysis of land for recreational use. -OR-
• A Bachelor's degree* in landscape architecture, urban planning, architecture or a closely related field -AND- two (2) years experience in **park design, ***recreational land acquisition or ****analysis of land for recreational use.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*To receive credit for your education, include a copy of your official diploma, official transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution within seven (7) calendar days from the last day of filing. The document should show the date the degree was conferred and be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf .

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

** Park Design is defined as t he planning and development of functional and aesthetic outdoor spaces intended for recreational use. This includes designing layouts for parks, trails, playgrounds, sports facilities, and open spaces, considering environmental sustainability, land use compatibility, accessibility, and community needs.

*** Recreational Land Acquisition is defined as t he process of identifying, evaluating, and securing land for the development of public recreational facilities. This involves assessing the suitability of land for recreational and open space purposes, negotiating purchases or easements, and ensuring compliance with legal and environmental regulations.

**** Analysis of Land for Recreational Use is defined t he evaluation of land to determine its potential for park and/or open space development. This includes assessing physical, environmental, and community-related factors, such as land use and zoning compatibility, topography, ecological impact, identifying habitat, and stormwater opportunities, and alignment with community recreation goals.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:

No withholds will be allowed. Required experience and education must be fully met by the last day of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.

LICENSE:

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.


PHYSICAL CLASS:

2 - Light. This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

Once we have identified that you meet the selection requirements, an invitation regarding the following assessment processes will be sent:

A Structured Interview that will assess Knowledge and Experience, Interpersonal Effectiveness and, Alertness and Comprehension weighted 100% .

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST.


ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION : Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.
Notice of Non-Acceptance and Final Result letters will be sent electronically to your e-mail address. Scores cannot be given over the telephone.

VACANCY INFORMATION : The resulting eligible list will be used to fill the vacancy at Department of Parks and Recreation.

AVAILABLE SHIFT : Any

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION :

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the MM DD, 2025 before 5:00 p.m. PT, deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. .
Any additional documents, IF ANY , must be received at the time of filing or within seven (7) calendar days from application submission.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• info@governmentjobs.com
• talentcentral@shl.com
• noreply@proctoru.com
• donot-reply@amcatmail.com
• SAhn@parks.lacounty.gov
• KMacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to govermentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Note : If you are unable to attach documentation to your online application, you may email it to KMacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov . Please ensure to reference your attachment by writing your full name, examination title, and examination number on the subject of your email.
Important: We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
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FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county, which can be found by visiting https://lacountylibrary.org/library-locator. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION: If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

Testing Accommodations Coordinator Email: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Bulletin Contact Name: Kat Macaranas
Bulletin Contact Phone: (213) 433-3637
Bulletin Contact Email: KMacaranas@hr.lacounty.gov

Department HR Contact Name: Soo Jung Ahn
Department HR Contact Phone: (626) 588-5111
Department HR Contact Email: SAhn@parks.lacounty.gov
Exam Number : D4103D

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Closing Date/Time: 2/21/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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