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City of Toledo Park Planner in Toledo, Ohio
Park Planner
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Park Planner
Salary
$63,962.08 - $67,327.52 Annually
Location
Toledo, OH
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2024-00396
Department
Parks and Youth Services
Opening Date
04/04/2024
Closing Date
5/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
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Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under direction performs work of moderate difficulty in planning, designing and developing a variety of park and open space projects throughout the City of Toledo; performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Designs and prepares construction drawings for various projects including existing conditions, utilities, earthwork and construction details
Writes and prepares technical specifications for all construction and architectural drawings
Prepares master plans for various parks and other public facilities
Makes site analyses as they relate to hydrology, topsoil, subsoil, vegetation, rock formations and building structures
Makes cost estimates of various projects for budgetary purposes or as they relate to funding applications
Makes construction site inspections to ensure construction, workmanship and materials are as per construction specifications
Investigates complaints, verifies nature and seriousness, determines corrective measures necessary, and notifies complainant of action taken
Attends public information meetings with citizen groups for information and input
Prepares technical reports and environmental assessments of proposed projects
May provide work direction to lower-level personnel.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Good knowledge of the principles and practices of landscape architecture
Good knowledge of construction cost estimating.
Skill in:
Working skill in applying technical knowledge to practical situations
Working skill in making land surveys
Working skill in preparing site drawings and models
Working skill in dealing with the public
Working skill in preparing reports
Working skill in verbal and written communications
Working skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationship with others.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture and one (1) year of responsible experience in professional landscape architectural work.
Must possess a valid Driver's License; possession of registration to practice landscape architecture in State of Ohio desirable.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:
- None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In this position, the employee will occasionally stand or walk, and will frequently sit. This position will require frequent driving of a company vehicle and limited use of personal vehicle. Being able to see, write and handle color and depth perception are constant essential functions of this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is frequently indoors and will be required to travel to different work sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.
If you need assistance or an accommodation, or if you have questions about completing the online application, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (419) 245-1500.
Class Code : 3653
The City of Toledo provides excellent health and retirement benefits for its employees.
Health Insurance
The City of Toledo is a self-funded medical plan provider that offers a broad network of health services options for its employees. The City also offers a multi-tiered prescription drug plan and dental and vision care services.
Employees are required to pay a monthly premium depending on the employee’s selection of single, single plus one, or family coverage. Coverage is also afforded for qualifying domestic partners, depending on the employee’s bargaining unit. Monthly co-premiums are determined by collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.
Group Life Insurance
City employees are covered by a group life insurance plan depending on collective bargaining agreement or Municipal Code.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan
The City is a member of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Plan (OPERS). All employees who are paid in whole or in part by the state of Ohio, a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of state or local government in Ohio must become members of OPERS unless they are covered by another state retirement system in Ohio.
OPERS is a pension plan providing fixed retirement benefits every month based on a formula that rewards years of service. The City contributes 14.00% of the employee’s annual base salary and employees contribute 10.00% of their annual base salary.
For more information about OPERS, click on this link: https://www.opers.org/
Deferred Compensation & 401(K)
The City of Toledo offers a voluntary governmental 457(b) deferred compensation plan, which is a retirement savings plan that allows eligible employees to supplement any existing retirement/pension benefits by saving and investing pre-tax dollars through salary deferral.
Contributions and any earnings are tax-deferred (both federal and state income taxes) until money is withdrawn. Withdrawals are taxed at ordinary income levels.
For more information about the Ohio Deferred Compensation click on this link: https://www.ohio457.org/iApp/tcm/ohio457/index.jsp
401(k)
The City of Toledo offers a voluntary pre-tax savings contributions retirement plan. The plan is commonly referred to as a 401(k).
Under the 401(k) plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck before taxation. The City does not make contributions on the employee’s behalf. (Contributions are tax-deferred until withdrawn during retirement). Annual contributions to the 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum pre-tax annual contribution, as established by Internal Revenue Service regulations.
Roth 401(k)
The City of Toledo also offers a voluntary post-tax savings contributions retirement plan. This plan is commonly referred to as a Roth 401(k) Plan.
Under a Roth 401(k) Plan, an employee’s retirement savings contributions are deducted from the employee’s paycheck on a post-tax basis. Annual contributions to the Roth 401(k) plan are limited to a maximum post-tax annual contribution, as established by the Internal Revenue Service.
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Are you currently employed by the City of Toledo?
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If you are currently employed by the City of Toledo, please list your Division.
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What is your highest level of education?
High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Some College
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
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Please list the major and any concentrations of your Bachelor's Degree?
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Are you in possession of registration to practice landscape architecture in the State of Ohio?
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Agency
City of Toledo
Address
One Government Center Ste 1920
Toledo, Ohio, 43604
Phone
419-245-1500
Website
http://toledo.oh.gov/services/human-resources/
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