Park Planner: Data-Driven Master Planning & Equity

City-of-Lewisville,-Tx; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

The City of Lewisville is seeking a Park Planner to advance our park system through long-range planning, land acquisition analysis, and project coordination. You will evaluate park needs, equity metrics, and support capital improvement projects under the Parks Director.

Requirements include a bachelor's in planning or related field and at least four years of professional urban design or park planning experience; AICP and CPRP are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, architecture, landscape architecture, parks and recreation, urban design, geography, public administration, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional-level experience in urban design, urban planning, park planning, long-range planning, development review, or related field.
• AICP Certification preferred; CPRP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation and updates of the Healthy Infrastructure Plan and park master plans.
• Conduct research and analysis related to park access, level of service, demographics, and equity metrics.
• Prepare and present reports, maps, and planning documents to boards, stakeholders, and the public.
• Assist CIP Manager with early project development, including site analysis and preliminary design coordination.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders to support park planning and project alignment.

Skills

Data analysis

GIS

Report writing

Public speaking

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The City of Lewisville is seeking a Park Planner to advance our park system through long-range planning, land acquisition analysis, and project coordination. You will evaluate park needs, equity metrics, and support capital improvement projects under the Parks Director.

Requirements include a bachelor's in planning or related field and at least four years of professional urban design or park planning experience; AICP and CPRP are preferred.