Park Planner: Data-Driven Parks & Trails Master Plan

Lewisville Thrive; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lewisville is seeking a Park Planner to support park system planning, land acquisition analysis, and long-range planning. You will assist with park master plans, equity metrics, and capital projects coordination, reporting to the Parks Director.

Requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 4 years of planning experience; AICP/CPRP preferred. Willingness to engage with community meetings, present planning results, and work on multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

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 a related field.
• AICP Certification and CPRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of the Healthy Infrastructure Plan and park master plans.
• Conduct analysis related to park access, demographics, equity metrics, and 10 Minute Walk:**
• Coordinate with CIP Manager on site analysis, concept planning, and early project development.
• Review parkland dedication and open space compliance; prepare reports and maps for boards and the public.

Skills

Park planning

Data analysis

GIS

Report writing

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

Tools

GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Lewisville is seeking a Park Planner to support park system planning, land acquisition analysis, and long-range planning. You will assist with park master plans, equity metrics, and capital projects coordination, reporting to the Parks Director.

Requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 4 years of planning experience; AICP/CPRP preferred. Willingness to engage with community meetings, present planning results, and work on multiple projects in a dynamic environment.