Employment Opportunities

Current Job Opening: Planning Manager
Salary range: $70k-$105k
Application deadline: August 5, 2024

Responsibility

Under the supervision of the deputy director, responsible for master planning, park development and the design/construction of district facilities including, but not limited to, trails, parking lots, bridges, boardwalks, playgrounds, and enclosed and open-air facilities

Examples of Duties

Oversees the development of master plans for parks and preserves including the analysis and selection of amenities, as well as overall area design

Oversees in-house engineering and concept design and the selection and management of design consultants including evaluating qualifications, managing the bidding process and construction documents, and construction administration

Helps to develop the district’s annual capital budget in accordance with park development plans

Conducts professional, technical, and administrative work researching, developing, and monitoring state, local, federal, corporate, and foundation grants; develops a schedule of programs, projects, and activities to obtain grant funding; prepares or assists with the preparation of grant applications; and coordinates a wide variety of special projects from inception through completion

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Bachelor's degree (master’s degree preferred) in landscape architecture, engineering, or related field; ability to communicate effectively through writing, drawing, and speaking

Minimum eight years’ experience with progressive management and supervisory duties

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Qualified applicants should send a cover letter and resume to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via mail to Medina County Park District Headquarters at 6364 Deerview Lane, Medina, OH 44256.

Current Job Opening: Project Coordinator
Salary range: $46k-$62k
Application deadline: August 5, 2024

Responsibility

Under the supervision of the planning manager and deputy director, organizes, schedules, and coordinates the completion of a variety of planning and development projects, provides on-site construction support, and facilitates communication between the park district, contractors, and stakeholders

Examples of Duties

Obtains price quotes from contractors and other vendors to complete specific tasks on the park district’s annual capital projects list

Communicates with and selects contractors for ongoing efforts including, but not limited to, parking lot striping and crack-sealing, dam mowing, and vegetation spraying

Schedules and attends pre-construction meetings; provides on-site construction support and communication between the park district and contractors/consultants; ensures projects specifications and timelines are met; reviews final punch lists

Creates, with administrative support, purchase orders for projects; receives, reviews, and processes invoices for payment; maintains project files

Assists with the preparation of requests for qualifications (RFQs), requests for proposals (RFPs), answering questions to such documents, and scoring RFQs and RFPs in advance of contractor selection

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Minimum of an associate’s degree in a relevant field

Experience with project management and the ability to work with construction contractors and design consultants

Ability to read maps and construction drawings

Familiar with local, state, and federal permits/regulations

Experience with the public procurement process

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Current job opening: Police Officer (Part-time: 1,040 hours)

Job description:

Under the direction of the police chief, the officer provides safety, protection, stewardship, education to the park visitor, law-enforcement services such as patrol of district properties, and other duties as assigned. This is a commissioned law-enforcement appointment with full arrest authority under Section 1545.13 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Requirements:

A valid Ohio Peace Officer's Certificate
Possession of a valid Ohio motor vehicle operator's license with a good driving record
Satisfactory fingerprint and criminal background check and drug screening

Starting Rate:
$24.51

View the job description and download the law enforcement employment packet by clicking HERE. Please drop the packet off or mail it to the Medina County Park District Headquarters at 6364 Deerview Lane, Medina, OH 44256.

Medina County Park District is a local and regional leader in conservation, education, and the protection of natural resources. Employees take pride in the parks, trails, programs, and community; ensure quality outdoor experiences; protect public investments; plan the forests and prairies of tomorrow; and develop the next generation of stewards. Employment with the park district is more than a job -- it's an opportunity to make lives better in a fun, fulfilling team environment.

Employee Benefits Include:

Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Health and Life Insurance (full-time employees only)
Worker's Compensation
Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
Annual Uniform Allowance
Annual Stipend for Job-related Certification/Licensure (full-time employees only)
Tuition & Exam Fee Reimbursement Program
Vacation Sell-back Policy
Remote-Working Policy (limited to select job descriptions)
Free Open-air Shelter Reservations
50% Discount on Enclosed Facility Reservations (max. 2x/year)
20% Discount on Medina Community Recreation Center Membership (with district's membership in the Greater Medina Chamber)

For NON-LAW ENFORCEMENT positions, download an employment application by clicking on the link below. Once you fill out the application, please drop it off or mail it to the Medina County Park District Headquarters at 6364 Deerview Lane, Medina, OH 44256. You can also email applications to pThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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