Park Planner: Master Plans, CAD/GIS & Community Design

Il Asla

Winnetka (IL)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 91,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Retirement plan (IMRF)
Paid time off (vacation, sick, and hol
Education reimbursement
Parental leave

Job summary

The Winnetka Park District invites applications for a Park Planner to lead master plan execution, oversee capital project timelines, and coordinate site planning. The role integrates community input, sustainability goals, and regulatory requirements including ADA planning and land use analysis.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years in parks/maintenance with CAD and GIS proficiency.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.
  • At least 3 years of progressively responsible parks/maintenance experience.
  • Experience overseeing construction and capital improvement projects.
  • Strong presentation and communication skills required.
  • Working knowledge of CAD-based programming, Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of master plan priorities and oversee capital project timelines.
  • Coordinate site planning and design initiatives with community input and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain park data, maps, plat-of-survey records, and renovation records.
  • Assist Director with capital projects and Parks Department budget process.

Skills

CAD software
GIS
Microsoft Office
Presentation skills
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration
Bachelor's degree in Horticulture
Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture
Bachelor's degree in Forestry

Tools

AutoCAD
GIS software

Job description

The Winnetka Park District invites applications for a Park Planner to lead master plan execution, oversee capital project timelines, and coordinate site planning. The role integrates community input, sustainability goals, and regulatory requirements including ADA planning and land use analysis.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 3 years in parks/maintenance with CAD and GIS proficiency.

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