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POSITION: Design
& Development Supervisor
EMPLOYER:
Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Department, Bellingham, WA
CLOSING
DATE: Open
Until Filled, with first review of applications November 28, 2007
COMPENSATION: SALARY
RANGE: $4,069 - $5,251 / Month; Whatcom County offers excellent benefits,
including medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their family,
plus life insurance coverage for employees. Our benefits package includes
attractive paid leave provisions, including three weeks vacation to start, an
average of 12 holidays per year, and sick leave. County employees participate
in the Washington State Retirement System with joint contributions by the County
and the employee. Whatcom County offers an employee assistance program, a long
term disability program, and employees may, at their option and expense,
participate in a flexible spending plan for health care/dependent care, a
retirement health savings plan, and deferred compensation plans. The County
provides a match of up to 2% of salary for deferred compensation plan
contributions.
TO
APPLY: The
required application materials are available on our website at:
www.whatcomcounty.us/jobs. You must submit your resume, cover letter and
completed application materials to Human Resources by the closing date. You may
also fax a copy of your application materials to (360) 738-2521 by the closing
date, and mail or drop off the originals. To request that application materials
be mailed to you please call (360) 676-6802. Whatcom County Human Resources is
open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except holidays.
DESCRIPTION: Oversees
capital projects of a complex nature for County park development. Responsible
for planning, facility design and development, property acquisition,
construction and contract oversight, permitting, funding, organizing, staffing,
coordinating and directing the efforts of staff and other work and community
groups to accomplish the mission, goals and vision of the Department and the
County. Responsible for maintaining continuity through the planning, funding,
and development phases and coordination with other agencies, programs and
departmental projects. Oversees the parks and open space element for
concurrency management. Represents Whatcom County by maintaining a professional
approach and demeanor in all activities. Ensures compliance with
department/County policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements and
legal requirements. Assists with the management of programs and staff in a
manner that ensures expenditures remain within budget guidelines. Develops
relationships with staff, other departments and individuals outside County
government that encourage participation, teamwork, effective relationships and
use of resources. Exercises independent judgment and discretion.
QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in landscape
architecture, landscape design, or a related field AND four years of
progressively responsible related experience in park planning, and design
INCLUDING two years of project supervisory experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must obtain Washington State
Landscape Architecture License within twenty-four (24) months of employment and
maintain throughout employment. Must have a driving record that meets County
standards and possess a valid driver's license at time of hire and throughout
employment. Must pass job-related tests. Must be eligible to cross between the
United States and Canada. Background check must meet County criteria. Must
obtain a First Aid/CPR card within six (6) months of employment and maintain
throughout employment.
If you would like to request assistance with physical
access or communications, or have other needs related to a disability, please
contact Human Resources.
Whatcom County will perform checks of education, training,
criminal history, experience and other job-related information. Certain
positions will be subject to testing for job-related skills, driving record
checks, drug tests and a physical examination.
Whatcom County is an Equal Opportunity
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