Park Master Planner: Community Design & Projects

US Lawns; Winnetka (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (HDHP)

Dental insurance

Vision plan

IMRF pension

Paid parental leave

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Winnetka Park District seeks a Park Planner to drive master plan priorities, manage capital project timelines, and coordinate site planning across 26 parks, five beaches, and multiple facilities. The role emphasizes community input, sustainability, and regulatory compliance, with responsibility for park records and budget support.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 years of park/maintenance experience. CAD, GIS, and MS Office skills are required; CPRP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Public Administration, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Forestry, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive parks/maintenance experience, with capital projects oversight.
• CPRP certification preferred; CPR/AED and first aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of master plan priorities and oversee capital project timelines.
• Coordinate site planning, design initiatives, and ADA transition planning.
• Maintain park data, maps, engineering records, and renovation files.
• Assist Director of Parks & Maintenance with capital projects and budget processes.
• Integrate community input, sustainability goals, and regulatory requirements into projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

GIS knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

GIS software

Job description

Winnetka Park District seeks a Park Planner to drive master plan priorities, manage capital project timelines, and coordinate site planning across 26 parks, five beaches, and multiple facilities. The role emphasizes community input, sustainability, and regulatory compliance, with responsibility for park records and budget support.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 years of park/maintenance experience. CAD, GIS, and MS Office skills are required; CPRP preferred.