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f <br /> r <br /> 3 <br /> Attachment <br /> C3062-03/02 <br /> OPEN SPACE DESIGN SPECIALIST <br /> GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: <br /> Performs difficult professional work in planning and designing of park facilities; does related <br /> work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. <br /> TYPICAL TASKS: <br /> Develop concept plan, layout and design for new park facilities, working with citizen committees <br /> and making public presentations as needed; <br /> Advises on development of park facility to ensure ecologically-sensitive siting and design, and <br /> field-identifying appropriate locations for nature trails/walking trails and other low-impact <br /> recreation facilities; <br /> Develop environmental education and outreach programs at park facilities, and organize and <br /> oversee nature trail programs; <br /> Coordinate and organize volunteer work on trail construction and maintenance. <br /> Assists in stewardship of County-owned lands (nature preserves, conservation easements, and <br /> other open spaces); <br /> Works closely with Recreation and Parks staff in programming and maintenance of park <br /> facilities; <br /> Monitors consultant contracts for parks design improvements, as needed; <br /> Pursues grant funds for park improvements; <br /> Conducts public presentations for Board of County Commissioners, concept plan committees, <br /> various boards and civic groups; <br /> Performs related tasks as required. <br /> KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: <br /> Thorough knowledge of the methods and practices utilized in landscape architecture for the <br /> planning and design of park facilities; thorough knowledge of ecological and environmentally- <br /> sensitive design; general knowledge of construction administration from inception to completion; <br /> general knowledge in identifying and prioritizing natural and cultural resources; general <br /> knowledge in land acquisition for resource conversation; ability to present the results of design <br /> and research effectively in oral, written and graphic form; ability to establish and maintain <br /> effective working relationships with County officials, associates, representatives of other <br /> agencies and the general public. <br /> EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: <br /> Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited <br /> - college or university with major course work in landscape architecture, land resource <br /> management, environmental planning or related field and at least two years professional <br /> experience in park planning, development or design. <br />