CHIEF, PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACES DIVISION 3 (Planning & Design Excellence)

Salary:  Min: $90,756.64  -  Max: $142,683.58 

Minimum Qualifications 

Bachelors degree in Urban/Regional Planning, Architecture or Landscape Architecture. Four years of professional experience in park and recreation system planning, park and recreation administration and/or urban planning to include supervisory experience are required.

Recruitment Notes 

Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department's (PROS) seeks a candidate with commitment to building a healthier and more livable community through the implementation of the department's Parks and Open Space Master Plan and Recreation Program Plan; a blueprint for a happier, healthier and more prosperous Miami-Dade County community.  This will be accomplished through the planning, design and construction of iconic parks and public spaces, the preservation and enhancement of historic sites, the implementation of greenways, waterways and safe routes to parks. The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to achieving planning, design and construction excellence of parks, have an outcome oriented management experience that evidences the capacity to effectively lead while growing and sustaining a high level of collaboration, innovation and productivity, critical to the department's success and sustainable future. 

The successful candidate will lead the Planning and Research Division.  Responsibilities of this position include:  develop master plans for parks that guide capital projects, as well as long range park and recreation planning programs, policies and strategies, implement walkability goals through land acquisition strategies,  manage park assets and inventory, foster local, state and federal agency partnerships,  represent the department in public meetings and key boards such as the Planning Advisory Board,  coordinate with multiple teams within the department to advance walkability, equity, access goals, evaluate sea level rise impacts, and health assessments that guide existing and future planning and development of parks.

The ideal applicant will demonstrate a collaborative leadership style employing innovative, creative problem solving and the ability to work with multiple teams while effectively managing individuals and multiple projects.  Excellent communication skills, both in public speaking and writing; analytical and critical thinking skills; and an understanding of zoning, Comprehensive Development Master Plan processes, principles of Smart Growth, sustainability, resiliency planning, and healthy neighborhood planning are critical.  The ideal applicant will have a Masters' Degree in Landscape Architecture and/or a Master's degree in Planning, Park and Recreation Management and experience in Urban Design; professional planning experience to include park and recreation open space planning; or Bachelor's degree in Planning, Park and Recreation Management or related planning field with four years of progressively responsible professional planning experience to include park or recreation open space planning.  Related planning fields include Landscape Architecture, Geography, Business Administration, Public Administration, Urban Studies, Architecture, Economics, or statistics. Knowledge of real property management, real estate transactions including acquisitions and lease agreements, the development approval process and property records management is highly desired.

Applicants must apply by July 22, 2018.