Parks And Recreation Planning Supervisor Planning, Design & Development Manager
Work with the best work for Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation! Join our team and contribute to our 60+ year track record of providing legendary experiences! We are dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and protecting our environment. We ensure all residents regardless of their physical, social, and economic circumstances can access our programs. By providing enriching and memorable lifelong experiences, we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community by improving the physical and mental well-being of our residents.
Are you...
- Ready to make a difference?
- Motivated and driven to lead efforts resulting in enhancing Virginia Beach's park and recreation system?
- A problem solver who can work through sticking points and difficult conversations, holding yourself and team members to the highest standards of accountability?
- Able to find opportunity in challenges, no matter how difficult, finding creative solutions?
- Able to model sustainable practices to ensure an environmental conscious and productive culture (Ex : Recycle, reduce waste, optimize resources, and improve processes)?
- Going to take ownership of your time with the department and strive for excellence?
THEN WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM!
The Parks and Recreation Planning Supervisor Planning, Design & Development Manager will lead and coordinate daily activities within the Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation Planning, Design & Development Division.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
Manage professional and technical staff responsible for development review, parks and recreation facility design, landscape design, CIP project management, and to ensure that City standards are adhered to and that good design and construction practices are followedResponsible for the Parks and Recreation department Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project implementationInvestigate and resolve difficult technical development and operational problems to keep design and project management activities functioning smoothlyProvide design support including cost estimates for development of capital building projects, supervise project management, design, and inspection activities on complex projects to ensure that the projects meet City and other applicable standardsPerforms conceptual design work for parks and recreation facilitiesReviews, processes, and manages complex master plans, site plans, studies and other proposalsProvide technical response to user agencies and customers concerning specific projects to properly inform them as well as incorporate their inputReview and approve design, consulting and construction contracts, expenditures, City Council agenda items and policy reports related to capital projects. Manage records and files to provide operational and capital cost accountingAssist division administrator with the development, implementation, and coordination of short and long-range strategic goals and objectives for the departmentPerform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.The P&R Employee Experience
At Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation, our success is because of our dedicated employees. We are intentional about creating an employee experience where you are empowered to reach your full potential, are supported through strength-based initiatives, and are confident in your abilities. We champion a workplace culture built on our cultural foundations : Professionalism, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, and Citizenship. These guiding principles of behavior cultivate a positive and high performing work environment. Success is recognized and celebrated, and legendary experiences are the core of who we are.
Full Time Perks
Employees who are new to the Virginia Retirement System are eligible for :
11 Paid Holidays plus 3 Additional Personal Holidays18 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription CoverageLegal and Identity Theft ProtectionVirginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life InsuranceCommonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV457)Hybrid 457 Cash MatchVirginia Local Disability Program (VLDP) Income Replacement (Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Long-Term Care)Optional Life InsuranceWellness ProgramsEmployee Assistance Program / Work-Life ServicesPaid Maternity / Paternity / Parental Care LeaveHybrid Remote Work Schedule Upon Completion of Initial Training and Flexible Scheduling Options