Parks Planning Specialist & Projects Coordinator

Spokane County; Washington; On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Spokane County is seeking a Park Planner to perform professional park, trail, and capital planning within the Parks and Recreation Department. The role supports land acquisition, grant applications, and contract development, with increasing responsibility as expertise grows.

Strong communication and ability to work with diverse stakeholders are essential. Work involves field assessments, public workshops, and coordination with contractors and internal teams to advance park projects and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or related field.
• Experience in park planning, land use planning, project management, or real estate preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with park, trail, and open-space planning projects and community workshops.
• Support six-year capital improvement program updates with data and reporting.
• Prepare oral and written reports on project status, timelines, and budgets.
• Draft contracts and staff reports under supervision for accuracy and legal compliance.
• Conduct field inspections of properties to evaluate site conditions for potential acquisitions.

Skills

Park planning

Public engagement

Contract administration

Budgeting

GIS

AutoCAD

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

MS Office

Job description

Spokane County is seeking a Park Planner to perform professional park, trail, and capital planning within the Parks and Recreation Department. The role supports land acquisition, grant applications, and contract development, with increasing responsibility as expertise grows.

Strong communication and ability to work with diverse stakeholders are essential. Work involves field assessments, public workshops, and coordination with contractors and internal teams to advance park projects and