State Parks Planner - DPR65026859

Agency Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division Parks and Recreation Job Classification Title Community Planner II (NS) Position Number 65026859 Grade NC14 About Us The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team. Description of Work Do you enjoy our state parks and want to be a part of planning the future of the North Carolina State Park system? The NC State Parks is seeking a State Parks Planner to join the planning program team and develop master plans, general management plans, concept plans, graphically conveying ideas and decisions needed to improve or expand park facilities for visitor use, staff operations and preservation of natural resources. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: · Preparing and updating general management plans. · Preparing and updating master plans, conceptual plans and site plans for new and existing units. · Supervise/coordinate contracted planning services for new and existing units. · Coordinating with other programs throughout the Division and with external interested parties on park plans. · Conducting comprehensive, long-range planning for the State Parks System, including preparation of the Systemwide Plan. · Developing master plans, general management plans, concept plans, graphically conveying ideas and decisions needed to improve or expand park facilities for visitor use, staff operations and preservation of natural resources. · Supervise temporary and permanent employees, volunteers, interns and consultants. · Assist the Park Planning Program Manager in the preparation of other special planning projects, as needed. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. This position is deemed eligible for hybrid telework under DNCR’s Telework Policy. Recruitment Range of $50,088 - $63,000 To receive credit for your work history and credentials; You must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. Vacancy specific knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and/or management preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following are preferred: Demonstrated experience of the principles and practices of community planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering and/or natural resource-based management/planning. Demonstrated experience utilizing the principles and practices related to environmental protection, natural resource management, recreational land use, and/or public park management. Demonstrated experience utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and/or AutoCAD. Demonstrated experience developing graphic presentation materials and/or planning level design concepts. Position/Physical Requirements: Typical work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm; Must be available to work after hours, weekends, and holidays when necessary. Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects with or without reasonable accommodation. This position is located at: Division of Parks and Recreation 121 W Jones St. Raleigh, NC 27601 Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Master's degree in a planning curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution AND two (2) years' experience in planning in which one (1) year was in a team lead or supervisory role; OR Master's degree in Public Administration, including planning courses from an appropriately accredited institution AND two (2) years' experience in planning in which one (1) year was in a team lead or supervisory role; OR Bachelor's degree in a field related to planning, including courses in planning from an appropriately accredited institution AND four (4) years of specifically related planning experience in which one (1) year was in a team lead or supervisory capacity; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation  exists to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation, recreation and education. Conservation: To conserve and protect representative examples of North Carolina's natural beauty, ecological features, recreational and cultural resources within the state parks system; Recreation: To provide and promote