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Description SALARY IS NEGOTIABLE BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS. Performs technical work developing, managing, and coordinating building construction and renovation projects for compliance in accordance with design specifications and local, state, and federal standards. Assist Park Services Manager with Project Management tasks for assigned projects.

Parks Planning, to include research, evaluation, prioritization, and coordination of individual Park Planning efforts (as identified in larger City Comprehensive Plans). Updates and evaluates individual park needs assessments, working with stakeholders and the public to evaluate public and neighborhood/community impacts; presents solutions in a well-designed format to stakeholders, department members, and local officials to assist in developing action plans. Involved in all phases of assigned construction projects from initial design through construction, final acceptance, and guarantee period, by performing the following duties: Essential Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Writes project descriptions and identifies properties affected; coordinates with other City Departments and roles to obtain easements and properties where needed to construct improvements; Manages consultants in the design and construction of civil, structural, construction, and renovation projects.

Assists Park Services Manager with compiling project budgets and timelines; represents the City in the coordination of complex projects with multiple stakeholders and facilitates meetings to get stakeholder input in development of scope, product design and planning; represents the Department at progress meetings; schedules final inspections, and submits project close-out items including Notification of Acceptance. Conducts preconstruction meetings and ensures City and State regulations are followed during construction projects; coordinates the addressing of concerns, issues, and liabilities with consultants and contractors; Manages all aspects of assigned project activities for compliance with plans, specifications, standards, and codes with regard to proper materials, work quality, and safety regulations; obtains applicable local, state, and federal permits on projects as required by law; coordinates applicable local, state, and federal review of projects; provides in-field inspection as needed. Manages and coordinates construction project activities with other City departments, businesses, utility companies, contractors, developers, consultants, citizens and state and federal organizations.

Assists Park Services Manager in the compilation of presentations and provides graphic materials; presents plans and initiatives in meetings with other departments, local officials, and citizens; represents the Construction Section at neighborhood public awareness meetings prior to project start-up; performs duties of Construction Coordinator such as: acts as liaison between consultant firms, contractors, regulators and citizen groups. Maintains project records, diary, daily reports, takes samples of materials and tests for infield quality, record test results, material certifications, sketch photographs and as built plans as appropriate. ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.

When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job will supervise contractors and other contracted vendors; may supervise hourly workers, volunteers and/ or interns. Minimum Education and Experience Required Bachelor's Degree in Construction/ Engineering or related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience preferred, or Associate's degree (A.A.) from two-year college or technical school in Construction/ Engineering or related field and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or High School Diploma/ GED with 10 years of experience in Project/ Construction Management

Acceptable certifications ILO degree: Project Management, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, or other related Parks Construction certificates. Additional Requirements Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia with an acceptable driving record that meets the City's driving policy. Relevant background checks must be completed and approved.

Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position. Other Qualifications LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. MATHEMATICS SKILLS Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Requires solid interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution skills, for work with citizens, contractors, developers, City and State officials, and other employees to coordinate a project and oversee a work unit. COMPUTER SKILLS To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel) Spreadsheet software, Microsoft Office (Word) Word Processing software, and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint) Presentation software. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk (including walking on uneven terrain); sit; work in confined spaced; climb (often at heights exceeding 30 feet) or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions.

The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock; explosives and risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be very loud when on project site. The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer - we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.