Under the direction of the Planning and Geospatial Resources Manager, this position is responsible for performing advanced state park planning services for new state park development projects. Primary responsibilities include the performance of in-depth site analysis using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to evaluate a site for outdoor recreation and facility development potential, the drafting of public use plans and schematic designs for new state parks, and the coordination of planning services and supporting projects with several State Park programs and divisions across the department, including Natural and Cultural Resource Specialists, Region and State Park Leadership and Design/Project Managers in the Infrastructure Division.
Additional planning services include the delivery of formal presentations and planning documents to different audiences throughout multiple stages of public use plan development. These presentations and documents include the necessary graphics, plans, drawings, and narratives to advance a new state park property into design and construction phases. Works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to successfully complete and implement a public use plan for a new park state park or state natural area. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division, and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree or higher with coursework in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Geography, or closely related field.
Experience:
Planner III:
One year of professional experience in landscape planning or design, outdoor recreation planning, historical facility planning, land use or environmental resource planning, or commercial, residential or city planning.
One year of professional experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or computer aided drafting (CAD) or closely related systems, or Adobe Graphic Design software or closely related system.
NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.
Planner IV:
Three years of professional experience in landscape planning or design, outdoor recreation planning, historical facility planning, land use or environmental resource planning, or commercial, residential or city planning;
Two years of professional experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or computer aided drafting (CAD) or closely related systems, or Adobe Graphic Design software or closely related system.
NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.
Licensure:
Must possess or be able to obtain, within 30 days of employment, a valid class “C” Texas driver’s license.
NOTE: Retention of position contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required license
ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS:
Education:
One additional year beyond the required experience outdoor recreation planning, outdoor recreation facilities planning, historical facility planning, land use or environmental resource planning, or landscape design may substitute for 30 semester hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.
Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Geography, Regional Planning, Urban Design or closely related field, may substitute for one year of the required experience in landscape planning or design, outdoor recreation planning, historical facility planning, land use or environmental resource planning, or commercial, residential or city planning.
About Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (State Parks Planning and Geospatial Resources Program)
Texas Parks and Wildlife Mission:To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
