This list is ILLUSTRATIVE only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent of this class. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for managing and administering the division’s capital improvement plan and projects contained therein to achieve compliance with short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies and established priorities.
• Leads efforts to identify and prioritize park, recreation and trail improvement projects and prepares costs estimates used to determine funding requirements.
• Leads and participates in the design and implementation of capital projects.  Works with the maintenance and others to ensure projects are feasibly, sustainably and practically designed and will be permitted by applicable agencies.
• Applies for, or assists consultants in applying for, permitting and approvals such as cultural resources, building, critical areas, Army Corps of Engineer approval, among others.
• Develops and/or reviews design documents and informational materials (e.g. scope of work, project description, etc.) to assist the City’s procurement officer facilitate successful solicitation of bids and to help ensure desired project completion results.
• Manages capital projects, including serving as the lead on project administration including issuing RFP’s for professional services, bid processes
• Assists in the identification, analysis and development of public/private partnership opportunities.
• Identifies and participates in land acquisition opportunities and takes a leadership role in overall City land management and development.
• Determines division interests and participation levels of citywide planning efforts both within the parks and trails system, throughout the city and connecting to other surrounding communities.
• Undertakes strategic and master planning efforts to build-out and enhance the city’s trail system; conducts public outreach.
• Identifies, cultivates and maintains strategic partnerships with community groups and nonprofit organizations dedicated to recreation, open space, trails and park systems.
• Leads the Arts, Culture & Preservation Master Planning efforts and develops implementation strategies for recommendations contained therein.
• Coordinates activities and serves as staff liaison for the Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation Commission.
• Negotiates, administers and monitors contracts and agreements with artists, performers and others involved in the delivery of cultural arts programs, activities and displays. 
• Project Leadership:
  • Assists in planning and designing projects, programs and policies, including managing scope, schedule and budget on projects.
  • Leads public participation and stakeholder involvement.
  • Assumes full responsibility for consistent reporting on project progress and addressing any other project issues originating from internal staff, other city divisions and services, or the public.
  • Develops, tracks and reports on performance standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.