Job Summary
Clark County is looking for an experienced Park and Trails Capital Project Manager II. This position is located within the Public Works Department, Parks and Lands Division. If you are passionate about parks, trails and open space design and development this is a great professional opportunity. You will be working on projects throughout the county in a park system that is truly unique. Clark County Parks provide diverse recreation opportunities for residents and visitors alike. The park system includes both urban parks, regional recreation focused facilities and more traditional natural resource-based parks in natural areas and along shorelines.
The Park and Trails Capital Project Manager II position performs professional level project management work for assigned Park and Trail capital improvement projects including new neighborhood and community parks, trail extensions, trailheads and existing park renovations to name a few.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in project management, landscape architecture, civil engineering or a related field; and two (2) years of responsible project management or closely related experience at the Capital Project Manager 1 level. Experience emphasizing construction based park and trail projects is highly desirable; or Five (5) years of responsible project management experience or closely related experience at the Capital Project Manager 1 level that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the work described above.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of site design, landscape architecture, civil engineering and administration of park and recreation projects; organizational and management practices as applied to the development of projects; recent developments, current literature, and sources of information regarding project management; project estimating; planning, scheduling, monitoring, and problem solving; application and interpretation of County regulatory codes, state regulatory and legislative requirements, court decisions and Attorney Generals opinions concerning the wide variety of site design and engineering functions; departmental policies and procedures, work standards and codes applicable to the job.
Ability to: Coordinate professional and technical staff with a team emphasis; analyze problems with consideration of consequences of proposed actions; identify alternatives and recommend solutions; implement recommendations in support of goals; interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; supervise the preparation and maintenance of project documents and reports; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of County and other government officials, community groups, and the general public.
For complete job announcement, application requirements, and to apply on-line, please visit our website at:
https://www.clark.wa.gov/human-resources/explore-careers-clark-county
With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.