Portland Parks job

Since a couple of our alums had recently mentioned an interest in West Coast work, I thought this was worth sharing:

PARKS PROJECT MANAGER (SENIOR OR PRINCIPAL REGIONAL PLANNER)
Metro Sustainability Center, Portland, Oregon
Closes: July 16, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Recruitment number: SC-0356/0357-June09

We are seeking an exceptional professional to join our team of landscape architects and planners. Within our division, we work on a variety of projects, from site-specific nature park master planning and development, to regional trail planning and implementation, to strategic planning for the agency. Our park planning work revolves around the relationship of people to nature, and how that relationship informs regional planning for population growth, and the associated development of transportation systems and town centers. In addition to collaborating with land use planning, we are leaders in the development of an outstanding, interconnected regional system of trails, parks and natural areas.

Salary range:
Senior level $61,293.85 - $82,002.89 annually
Principal level $64,313.92 - $86,086.13 annually

The Parks Project Manager performs complex regional planning and intergovernmental relations activities including research and analysis. The person in this position will develop, organize and coordinate design, planning and construction projects and will frequently serve as project leader.

This position requires a seasoned project manager with a great deal of independent thought, creativity, and good judgment. Some experience in working with natural resource systems and scientists is a distinct advantage.

The ideal candidate will:
• Be comfortable working on a variety of project types, working collaboratively with other staff, elected officials both within and outside this agency, and the general public.
• Have professional training and experience in planning and landscape architecture.
• Have relevant work experience in parks, trails, and natural areas.

Minimum Requirements:

Senior level:
A Bachelor's degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, or related field and three years experience in land use planning, landscape architecture, project management or public policy development; or any combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the job.

Principal level:
A Bachelor's degree in urban planning, landscape architecture, or related field and five years experience in land use planning, landscape architecture, project management or public policy development; or any combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills and ability required to perform the job.

For a complete job description and application instructions, go to:
http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=30709

Portland has some great planning and some great parks. I bet they get a lot of applicants for this.